Santa Monica

Santa Monicais a beachfront city in westernLos Angeles County,California, United States. The city is named after the Christian saint,Monica. Situated onSanta Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city ofLos Angeles–Pacific Palisadesto the north,Brentwoodon the northeast,Sawtelleon the east,Mar Vistaon the southeast, andVeniceon the south. Itis well known for its affluent single-family neighborhoods but also has many neighborhoods consisting primarily of condominiums and apartments. Over two-thirds of Santa Monica's residents are renters. As one of the most highly educated cities in the nation, Santa Monica is home to many professionals.