Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Los Angeles county Santa Monica beach


No.6 Los Angeles, USA

Body of water the city borders: Pacific Ocean
Population: About 3,800,000
Average temperature in the winter: 58°F
Average temperature in the summer: 73°F

Dubbed ”The City of Angels,” Los Angeles is the world’s capital for popular culture and entertainment. With everyone who’s anyone living and working in the sprawling Californian metropolis, Los Angeles is also recognized for its stunning array of beaches, thanks in large part to their many appearances on television and in movies.

Best beach

Though technically part of Los Angeles county, Santa Monica is by far the most renowned beach in the L.A. area, with iconic TV show Baywatch having filmed here during its run. The quintessential urban beach community, Santa Monica borders the Pacific Ocean and offers the allure of a coastal retreat with the sophistication of city-style amenities. Indeed, with Disneyland, Universal Studios, Beverly Hills, and Malibu close by, Santa Monica is very much part of the city. Whether you’re sprawled on its fine white sands