On Main Street at Interstate 10, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
City Hall was built in 1938 from a plan by architects Donald B. Parkinson and J.M. Estep in the Classical/Moderne style. Commissioned under the Federal Emergency Administration of the Public Works Program, the design is exemplary of the many New . . . — — Map (db m128854) HM
The famous La Monica Ballroom, built by internationally renowned ballroom designer T.H. Eslick on this site in 1924, was once the largest ballroom in the world. Vast and ornate, the ballroom consumed so much of the Pier that, when viewed from the . . . — — Map (db m206075) HM
The world-famous Muscle Beach was originally located on the beach just south of the Pier, operating from the mid-1930's until 1958. The amazing shows of acrobatics became so popular that more people actually attended these shows than visited the . . . — — Map (db m206072) HM
In 1954 George and Eugene Gordon, under the direction of their father "Pops", opened up an arcade business in the Billiards Building. Since then, four generations of the Gordon family have operated amusements on the Santa Monica Pier, including the . . . — — Map (db m206083) HM
After a breakwater was built in 1933 & 1934, Santa Monica Harbor became home to a proud collection of yachts, fleets of fishing boats, a cruise liner to Catalina and water taxis which served mobster Tony Cornero's infamous gambling ship, the "SS . . . — — Map (db m185313) HM
Near Colorado Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Santa Monica Pier was built in phases between 1908 and 1916. It originally consisted of a Municipal Pier for strolling and fishing and a Pleasure Pier for amusements. The Hippodrome was constructed in 1916 to house the Pleasure Pier's carousel, . . . — — Map (db m119675) HM
Built as a banquet hall in 1918 and originally located next to the bowling & billiards building, the structure most commonly known as Sinbad's helped define the Pier's profile formerly 75 years. In 1925, the building relocated to the Pier's . . . — — Map (db m206079) HM
On Colorado Avenue west of Ocean Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Hippodrome (also known as the "Carousel Building") was built in 1916 by famous carousel carver Charles I.D. Looff. Its unique combination of Byzantine, Moorish, and California design made it easily identifiable among the festive, eclectic . . . — — Map (db m119676) HM
On Santa Monica Boulevard (California Route 2) east of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Originally constructed in 1911 as the Majestic Theater. This building was substantially remodeled and reopened as the Mayfair theater in 1929. Early civic leaders and businessmen Charles A. Tegner and John Euclid Miles developed the theater in Santa . . . — — Map (db m234928) HM
On 2nd Street north of Broadway, on the left when traveling north.
This building, the first brick structure in the city, was erected in October 1875 as a tavern by William Rapp. Known as Rapp's Saloon, it served as the Town Hall from May 1887 to January 1889. — — Map (db m82035) HM
On Colorado Avenue at 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Colorado Avenue.
From 1935-1938 at this location pioneer aviator and inventor Waldo Waterman created the most successful of his “roadable aircraft,” the Arrowbile, which had the capability to fly in the sky and drive on the street. — — Map (db m131020) HM
Near Ocean Avenue near Alta Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In commemoration of the two-hundredth birthday of George Washington, first President of the United States, whose wisdom, foresight, and patriotism are an inspiration to all true Americans. — — Map (db m119721) HM
Near Ocean Avenue at Palisades Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Commemorates the XXIII Olympiad and marathons run through Santa Monica, August 5, 1984 and August 12, 1984, including the first women’s marathon in Olympiad history. — — Map (db m119673) HM
On Ocean Avenue at Santa Monica Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Ocean Avenue.
Dedicated 1952 to Will Rogers - Humorist - World Traveler - Good Neighbor.
This Main Street of America, Highway 66, was the first road he traveled in a career that led him straight to the hearts of his countrymen. — — Map (db m119616) HM
The beach near this site between Bay and Bicknell Streets, known by some as "the Ink Well", was an important gathering place for African Americans long after racial restrictions on public beaches were abandoned in 1927.
African-American groups . . . — — Map (db m124367) HM
On Main Street at Ocean Park Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Ocean Park Branch Library was built as a gift of the Carnegie Foundation in 1918 on land donated by the Tegner family. The design is a simplified variation of Greek Revival architecture. Although small Carnegie Libraries were once found in towns . . . — — Map (db m119662) HM
Near Main Street at Ocean Park Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1894 for the civic leader Roy Jones. Designed by Sumner P. Hunt, later recognized as an outstanding Southern California architect. This residence is one of Santa Monica’s earliest examples of American Colonial Revival style. It was moved to . . . — — Map (db m119671) HM
On Second Street at Norman Place, on the right when traveling south on Second Street.
This extremely narrow cottage, built sometime between 1895 and 1902, remained unaltered for over one hundred years. One room wide and four rooms deep, with no connecting hallway, it displays the defining characteristics of a "shotgun house,” . . . — — Map (db m119666) HM
Near Bicknell Avenue west of Ocean Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Between Bay and Bicknell streets there is a beach known by some as
the "Ink Well". This small stretch of shoreline
was an important gathering place for African Americans long after racial restrictions on
public beaches were abandoned in 1927. . . . — — Map (db m179987) HM
On Airport Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Bundy Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Oldest airport now operating in Los Angeles County. Site of many famous events in aviation history. Pilots and planes using this field were active in pioneering the development of aviation. Site of the first round the world flight, March 17, . . . — — Map (db m208804) HM
On Airport Avenue at Donald Douglas Loop, on the left when traveling west on Airport Avenue.
The first flight of a DC-3 took place on December 17, 1935, at the Santa Monica Airport. These aircraft were so successful and reliable that many DC-3 aircraft remain in service throughout the world today.
The aircraft on display was built here . . . — — Map (db m119106) HM
On Ocean Drive south of California Avenue / California Incline, on the right when traveling south.
To honor George T. Hastings, author of “Trees of Santa Monica,” October 10, 1963—his 88th birthday—in appreciation of his dedication in sharing his knowledge and love of trees, flowers and birds.
To honor Grace L. . . . — — Map (db m130429) HM
On Ocean Avenue just north of Wilshire Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of John P. Jones, founder of Santa Monica and for thirty years a Senator of the United States, pioneer of the West, statesman, philosopher, friend.
On the spot he loved so well this memorial has been erected in recognition of his . . . — — Map (db m130442) HM
On Ocean Drive just south of California Avenue / California Incline, on the right when traveling south.
In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Santa Monica by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo on October 8, 1542, this tablet is erected and dedicated by the Historic Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West, with the cooperation . . . — — Map (db m130424) HM
