San Pedro to Santa Monica or LA?

[emerald6273]

Considering staying overnight in Santa Monica mid January 2022 after disembarking Majestic Princess in San Pedro. First time in LA area. We fly out of LA afternoon time on day after disembarkation. Are shuttles readily available to Santa Monica from San Pedro? Any idea of cost? Are transport options more readily available from San Pedro to LA? Would it be better idea to stay in LA for 1 night? 

[princeton123211]

3 hours ago, emerald6273 said:

Would it be better idea to stay in LA for 1 night? 

Assuming you mean downtown LA, I think your initial thought to stay overnight in Santa Monica is a better one for a first time visitor to the area. Unlike most areas of LA, Santa Monica is walkable and is right on the beach. With half a day and one overnight you'll have no chance to even scratch the surface of LA as a whole, so just concentrate on a smaller area and Santa Monica will have most of the things you could be looking for. 

 

There are a bunch of nice hotels for nearly all budgets and the area is safe. 

 

3 hours ago, emerald6273 said:

Are shuttles readily available to Santa Monica from San Pedro? Any idea of cost? Are transport options more readily available from San Pedro to LA?

Most shuttles reportedly shut down. Just take an Uber of Lyft which will run you about $45 from the port to Santa Monica. The good news is that Santa Monica is not too far from LAX so your trip to the airport the next morning will be shorter and cost about $28. 

[Husky61]

6 hours ago, princeton123211 said:

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Edited October 24, 2021 by Husky61
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[Husky61]

Santa Monica has a higher crime rate than the national average, and has a higher crime rate than most cities in California.

[princeton123211]

21 hours ago, Husky61 said:

Santa Monica has a higher crime rate than the national average, and has a higher crime rate than most cities in California.

Sort of a silly, vague statement. There's crime anywhere. Santa Monica is actually below the national average when it comes to violent crime which is what most visitors would be worried about. 

 

The areas where a tourist visiting would go are quite safe and unlike most of LA, very walkable. 

[emerald6273]

15 hours ago, princeton123211 said:

Sort of a silly, vague statement. There's crime anywhere. Santa Monica is actually below the national average when it comes to violent crime which is what most visitors would be worried about. 

 

The areas where a tourist visiting would go are quite safe and unlike most of LA, very walkable. 

Definitely staying in Santa Monica now. Didn't realise my Shore Hotel reservation was non refundable.

[princeton123211]

8 hours ago, emerald6273 said:

Definitely staying in Santa Monica now. Didn't realise my Shore Hotel reservation was non refundable.

You'll have a good time-- its a nice town, especially if you enjoy being by the beach. You are also staying very centrally to most things people like to go and see while there.