i came to santa monica the first time during world war two for my health you might say was a major rehabilitation center in those i managed to get around a little during my convalescence and took a real fancy to the place a lot of other guys did too like some of them after it was all over i came back and settled down why were a lot of climate the people the beauty of the whole place sort of hard to explain and my loved one did wait there for me where the mountains meet the sea that first might have been written about santa monica to me it's not only one of the most popular seashore resorts in southern california but a little bit of paradise historians say that spanish sea captain juan rodriguez gabriele sailed his galleons into peaceful santa monica bass some four hundred years ago during an exploration voyage from mexico he was greeted they say by the first habitants of this now famous resort area some years later according to legend two thursday soldiers from a mission are going to pro sarah came upon this bubbling broke upon first taste one was said to have exclaimed this water is as precious as the tears of st monica some say this is how santa monica derived its name one of the city's most valuable assets abroad  all this vacation land by the edge of the sea embraces an area of only eight square miles and there is more here to scene to do and to enjoy than in most communities many times its size according to the latest this population has grown to some eighty seven thousand permanent residents of these a good number like myself are employed right here others are engaged in business in numerous nearby sections of the greater los angeles area our rapid growth may be no more unique than can be said of many other progressive american cities but for most of us to consider living elsewhere our free time our loyalty our interests belong in santa monica for some pretty obvious reasons o complete with stables corrals roving arena and writing trails winding through the beautiful country a land owner of perhaps longest standing in the community is motion picture personality leo carrillo familiarly known throughout the state as mr california enchanting ranch is literally a colorful page out of history popular screens darcy's a romero is one of the many movie personalities who either now or at one time of resided in santa monica and surrounding communities the explosive malibu beach colony is home to many who enjoy the sand and surf at their doors actually santa monica is basic economic structure revolves around people people of all kinds not so much our own but rather the hundreds of thousands who come here to play to relax to enjoy the warm playing host to carefree vacationers from far and near is a full time year round activity at this popular southern california and see why it has become such a popular year round resort  you know we have a say that the sun doesn't hibernate it spends the winters here and blends with the soft sand and invigorating surf to form a natural formula for ba the new headquarters building skillfully trained lifeguard stand watch over the bathing party along the entire three miles of sandy beach if they spot you during the around they'll tell you when you're getting a little too well roast if you're the athletic type maybe you'll want to try your hand at this it's a vigorous game particularly when played on sa if this is your sport be my gues you'll get a rare bird's eye view of the entire park from the top of the fabulous space where you plus a few thrilling moments while gliding through the  taking a spectacular sky ride out over the ocean at some time during your stay you will probably see one of hollywood's high fashion photographers busily at work while you play this is really a living