If you will be traveling by car to Santa Monica, you'll feel pretty awkward to be among the few using vehicles that run on gas. This is among the select few cities in the USA which is extensively using green energy sources in most of the activities, being one of the most sustainable cities in the country. You won't have to use and vehicle whatsoever to go to the seaside, as it is easy to find accommodation close to the ocean. The hotels are just a few meters away from the beach and you can quickly get to the Santa Monica Pier, with its carousel and other entertainment capabilities. Don't forget to visit Santa Monica Ballroom, one of the first and most impressive built in the USA and make a detour at the Santa Monica Auditorium, where four decades ago the Academy Awards were hosted.