Santa Monica beach area and other Santa Monica, CA Warning Or Danger Tips

Avoid drunken homeless (or anybody overly stoned-out on American pharmaceuticals or illigel substances) but most homeless are just looking for a meal etc. It is true that Santa Monica seems more "uncertain" than in olden days. Been there since the sixties since my family was there in the 30s; a move to Santa Monica in the late 70s found me hanging in Venice beach day and at night; cool. Roller skate or walk all hours with very little trouble--even for ladies. "Freak on the Good Times!" Thanks le Chic.

On a shoe-string visit in 1996 to save some buck I strayed to an area not seen much(near interstate 10) to look for a hotel. Found a budget place and there were about 15 stoners listening to metal in the forecourt with bottles of gallo wine. Bravado-- I did not walk away and got the room while they watched; a bit loud yes, but slept and nobody kicked the door in. I recommend caution but never exude fear if events seem dodgy--maybe it looks bad but is....just a party going down.

2003 and back to me favourite cafe/burger bar on the beach listening to chilled acoustic guitar with son in tow early evening; afterwards contemplated taking a walk; got about 100 meters, and turned around (I did not feel like risking a son to prove a point) went back to the rented car (no worries; bet the odds on the new Mustang getting snatched in 60 sec., since this is Venice beach circa '03) but no problemo. Other bars/Americano eateries off the main roads near the beach rocked on with great crowds and food (at night). Happy to check it out.

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