Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.  Pacific Palisades to the north, Brentwood on the northeast, Sawtelle on the east, Mar Vista on the southeast, and Venice on the south.  Santa Monica is filed with populated beaches, upscale shopping, and lots of fine dining. Its bustling pier, complete with iconic Ferris wheel and amusement park attractions, paired with clean streets, great weather, outdoor malls, and accessible oceanfront make it a destination known throughout the world. Occupying a pristine stretch of the Pacific, Santa Monica emanates a casual coolness. The boardwalk welcomes much of local life revolving around the water. Despite Santa Monica’s laid-back vibe, it takes its shopping seriously. Between the contemporary chains lining the Third Street Promenade and an upscale, open-air mall that houses Barney’s, Tiffany & Co., and Louis Vuitton, there is no shortage of options.  Santa Monica presents a diverse range of housing style, all centrally located with spectacular ocean access. Its residents occupy single-family homes along quaint, tree-lined streets, modern beachfront houses near the bustling boardwalk, and amenity-rich apartment buildings.