Santa Monica in April
Great time to visit
April offers some of Santa Monica's most perfect weather without summer's crushing crowds. You'll actually want to spend time on the beach, and restaurant patios come alive again.
Weather
April delivers consistently pleasant weather with warm afternoons and cool evenings. Rain becomes rare, usually just light drizzles that clear quickly. The marine layer still rolls in most mornings but burns off earlier.
22°C high13°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$210/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Earth Day Festival at Santa Monica Pier
- •Outdoor movie screenings begin
April Tips
- •Perfect weather for bike rides along The Strand
- •Book dinner reservations for weekend evenings
- •Sunscreen becomes essential even on cloudy days
All Months
Santa Monica Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
7/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
6/10
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