Santa Monica has long been the beloved resort town of the Sunshine State — three-and-a-half miles of golden sand stretching beneath perma-blue skies.
A favourite among international travellers marking the end of Route 66, wanting to celeb-spot or head to the pier that’s been whirling holidaymakers around since 1909, this spot along the Californian coast is currently in the midst of a fresh chapter, with a wave of new restaurants, private members’ clubs and boutiques moving in.
