It's actually safe
I was there Tuesday to Friday, walking by myself at times, and I didn't have any problems.
Was there yesterday, Santa Monica Beach is safe, but I'd stay away from Venice Beach! We walked from Santa Monica Beach/Pier to Venice Beach and we stopped half way down Venice, and it became quite frightening, I wouldn't walk down there during the day Alone! But Santa Monica was Beautiful and very family friendly.....
Yes. Was there Friday.
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