At Chelsea Santa Monica Apartments, location is everything. Whether you’re commuting, studying, or exploring, our address puts you in the center of it all. Surrounded by parks, shops, and career hubs, these Downtown Santa Monica apartments are the place where your day-to-day feels smooth and your weekends are full of options.
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Transportation
- Roads
From our 1318 2nd Street address, you can quickly access Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Pacific Coast Highway. Interstate 10 is just minutes away, connecting you to Downtown Los Angeles, the 405, and the broader LA metro area.
- Public Transportation
The nearest light rail station is the Downtown Santa Monica Metro E Line terminal, just a 10-minute walk away. You’ll also find several Big Blue Bus and Metro stops within two blocks, offering excellent connectivity throughout Santa Monica and Los Angeles.
- Airports
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 6 miles away. Santa Monica Airport (SMO), serving general aviation, is just 2 miles from the address.
Employers
While tech and creative jobs abound nearby, you’ll also find employers like Santa Monica–UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica College, Snap Inc., Hulu, Activision Blizzard, and Oracle all within a short commute.
Education
Our apartments may be near Santa Monica College, but Roosevelt Elementary and Lincoln Middle School are also less than a mile away. For higher education, UCLA is within a 30-minute drive.
Leisure and dining
Walk to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, explore street performances on Third Street Promenade, enjoy oceanfront dining on Ocean Avenue, or relax in the green spaces of Palisades Park and Tongva Park.
Shopping
We’re steps away from Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place, with a wide array of retail options ranging from Nordstrom to local boutiques. Montana Avenue and Main Street also offer unique shopping experiences just minutes away.
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