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Santa Monica

geographical name

San·​ta Mon·​i·​ca ˌsan-tə-ˈmä-ni-kə How to pronounce Santa Monica (audio)
city in southwestern California adjacent to Los Angeles on Santa Monica Bay (an inlet of the Pacific) population 89,736

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“Santa Monica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Santa%20Monica. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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