Santa Monica Beach
Watch Santa Monica Beach streaming live from Santa Monica, USA, courtesy of Explore Northern Lights & Nature Meditation Cams. Free 24/7 live stream — no sign-up required.
Local conditions
Local time
7:05 PM Day
Weather
22°C Clear sky
Sunrise / Sunset
6:11 AM / 7:47 PM
Best time to watch: midday, when the light on the water is best. Sunrise here in 11h 6m.
About this live cam
A live coastal view of Santa Monica, USA, featuring Santa Monica Beach — surf, sky, and shoreline, streaming day and night.
Local time runs on America/Los_Angeles (GMT-7); drop in from another part of the world and you may land in a completely different hour of the day. Sitting near 34° north, this spot moves through four distinct seasons, and the scene changes with each one. Most viewers get the most out of this cam around midday, when the light on the water is best. Airport, harbor, and wildlife feeds round out the big-city views. When you are ready for a change of scenery, the live cam map is one click away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Monica Beach live right now?
Yes — this stream is broadcast live on YouTube by Explore Northern Lights & Nature Meditation Cams, and it typically runs around the clock. If the player does not start, the broadcaster may be briefly offline; you can also open the stream directly on YouTube. Over the last 30 days we checked, it has been live 100% of the time.
What time is it in Santa Monica right now?
When this page loaded it was 7:05 PM local time (America/Los_Angeles). The stream always shows the scene as it looks at the current local hour.
What can you see on this webcam?
This is a beach live cam in Santa Monica, USA. Things to look for include Santa Monica Beach.
Who operates this camera?
The video is produced and broadcast on YouTube by Explore Northern Lights & Nature Meditation Cams. TubeTraveler curates the stream and adds location, timing, and viewing context — all rights to the video remain with the original creator.
When is the best time to watch?
Usually midday, when the light on the water is best. For reference, today's sunrise here is around 6:11 AM and sunset around 7:47 PM local time.
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