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The famous Hollywood sign. Flickr

If you’re planning a vacation to Los Angeles, you might want to change your ticket to accommodate a longer trip than originally planned because you’re going to quickly discover that there’s so much to do in this city that you’ll never want to go home. You can spend an entire vacation just enjoying the beaches of Los Angeles. You can check out the entertainment scene, especially the comedy clubs that have launched the careers of some of the funniest people in Hollywood. You can check out the theme park attractions. You can go shopping in some of the most famous shopping districts in the world. And you can dine in restaurants owned by celebrities and celebrity chefs. You won’t be bored for a minute no matter how long you stay in Los Angeles because there is just so much to see.

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Santa Monica is a part of Los Angeles, but it’s distinctly different from the rest of the city. The real heart of Santa Monica lies in the sense of community amongst the people who live there. This creates not only a great place to live, but also a great place for visitors because of the number of community events which are put on that invite visitors to mingle with residents.

For example, throughout the summer, a free concert series is held at Santa Monica Pier. The Santa Monica Pier is traditionally a tourist area and you’ll find a lot to do there. You can fish in the Pacific Ocean, enjoy arcades and a few carnival rides, go shopping at the nearby Third Street Promenade, and support local artisans, musicians and street performers. But you can also go here to enjoy community events such as those free concerts.

The other great event that you won’t want to miss in Santa Monica is the Farmer’s Market. People come from the surrounding L.A. areas to support the local farmers who sell their food at this event. It happens on Wednesdays and Sundays as well as in two different locations on Saturdays. It’s a great place to meet the people of Santa Monica who make this lively urban area seem like a small hometown. And the flowers, produce and food available have to be experienced to be believed.

Photos via flickr cc: 1. Santa Monica Farmers’ Market., 2. Flowers., 3. Santa Monica Farmers’ Market., 4. Rainbow of tomatoes, 5. Bundles of vitamin A, 6. Berries, 7. Artichoke, 8. Fresh from the oven!, 9. Peppers on a stick, 10. Santa Monica Farmers’ Market, 11. Purple carrots. 12. EGGPLANT!, 13. Potato assortment