On a sandstone bluff, this palm-lined 25-acre park stretches more than 10 Ocean Avenue blocks, has an ocean view, beautiful landscaping and extended exercise paths.

On a clear day, this front-row seat to the Pacific offers a view all the way from Malibu to Palos Verdes. It's one of the top places in LA to witness gorgeous, purple-pink West Coast sunsets. The picturesque setting is a favorite among joggers, rollerbladers and bike riders who'd rather breathe fresh sea air than car exhaust. And those aren't the only people who flock to the oceanfront park. The vast stretch of shaded earth has also become a resting ground for Santa Monica's homeless population, but don't let that deter you. People here are friendly and nonconfrontational.