An icon of Southern California and one of America's most imaginative and vibrant cities'the fitting destination at the end of Route 66'Santa Monica lies on the brink of the West and is known throughout the nation for its beaches and its Hollywood A-list locals With a foundation built by the Gabrielino Indians and molded by Spanish and Mexican land grants, railroad battles, and a constant influx of settlers, Santa Monica became an oceanside haven for actors and airplane companies, road races and ranchers.
Tybee Island : The Long Branch of the South
