Planning your summer vacation in Santa Monica and wondering which car rental service to use? Our suggestion – skip the rental and get to know the city of Santa Monica via the unique and eco-friendly modes of transportation that are readily available! With a walking score of 78, cars are an afterthought to most Santa Monica natives and returning visitors.
Some options:
Pedi Cabs - Yellow open-air cabs pulled by bicyclists. Gratuity based transportation that you can find at the Santa Monica Pier, cruising along Main Street and The Promenade. Hail one down for a ride, they’ll take you anywhere in the city limits of Santa Monica! For more information please visit their website.
Santa Monica Free Ride - Flag down one of these GEM electric vehicles and the driver will take you anywhere along the coast line, from Main Street to Montana Avenue- free of charge! For more information please visit their website.
Bonus: Hotel guests at Shutters on the Beach receive a number upon check-in to text the driver their pick-up location.
Bike Lanes- Santa Monica is very bike friendly, with bike lanes colored bright green to help put the bicyclist’s safety first. Click here for a map of the lanes in Santa Monica.
Bonus: Hotel guests at Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar can rent a bicycle from the Beach Activities Center located next to Coast Beach Café.
Shutters on the Beach Tesla – Guests at Shutters on the Beach can catch a ride in the house car, the luxurious Tesla Model S. They’ll drive you anywhere in Santa Monica, check with the concierge!
Fun Fact: The Telsa is the world’s first premium electric sedan designed from the ground up as an electric car!
Hotel Casa del Mar Audi Q7 – Guests at Hotel Casa del Mar can catch a ride in the Audi Q7, Casa del Mar’s house car. Call the concierge and reserve your ride!
Fun Fact: The Q7 was the first SUV offering from Audi!
Coming Soon
Expo Light Rail- This 15.2 mile light rail starts in Downtown Los Angeles and runs to Santa Monica. Expected to launch 2015. For more information please visit their website.
