Skip the taxi lines and start your trip with a private door-to-door transfer from Long Beach Airport to Santa Monica. Fast, flight-tracked, and stroller- and pet-friendly, this straight route gets you to the beach with minimal fuss.
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You step onto the tarmac, the Pacific breeze nudging the last of the jet lag out of your shoulders, and a driver holds a crisp nameplate at curbside — the first easy note in an otherwise LA-ruled day. The ride from Long Beach Airport to Santa Monica is short but telling: freeways unfurl, low coastal bluffs glance at the ocean, and neighborhoods shift from industrial port to sun-facing beachfront.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
35 minutes
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for travelers of all physical abilities
Wildlife
History
Long Beach developed around its busy port and oilfields; Santa Monica grew as an early 20th-century seaside destination connected to LA by trolleys and Route 66.
Conservation
Coastal areas here face pressure from urban runoff and traffic emissions—ask providers about low-emission vehicle options and avoid leaving rubbish in public spaces.
Reserve your spot on the Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Santa Monica - Arrival Private Transfer today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Share flight details in advance
Provide airline and flight number so your driver can track delays and adjust pickup time automatically.
Plan for rush-hour delays
If you arrive between 3–7pm, add 20–40 minutes for congestion on the 710/405 corridors.
Have exact drop-off address ready
Many Santa Monica streets are one-way or restricted; a precise hotel entrance or address speeds the last-mile drop-off.
Request child or pet seats ahead
Infant seats and service-animal accommodations are available but must be reserved before pickup.
Government ID or passport
Needed for verification on arrival and for any rental or hotel check-in.
Phone and charger
Keep your phone charged for communication with the driver and map directions.
Light jacket or windbreaker
Coastal evenings can be breezy even in summer — a thin layer helps during transfers.
summer
Sunglasses
Glare from the ocean and low winter sun can be strong while driving along the coast.
summer