Both areas are excellent spots to watch airplanes, take photographs, listen to the air and ground activity from the control tower, which is broadcast in the background, or even enjoy a picnic. For a different angle, head over to Clover Park at the corner of 25th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard - where there is a viewing area with a telescope focused on the runway. A ir C enter Santa Monica Air Center and the historic Barker Hangar combine a range of aviation and non-aviation activities in a complex headquartered at 3021 Airport Avenue. This unique facility houses an eclectic mix of aircraft builders and artists as well as the only aircraft manufacturing facility at Santa Monica Airport. Tantalizing Takeoffs, the Airport's only pilot supply store, is also located at the Air Center and sells aeronautical charts, aviation books and products in addition to flight-themed clothing, jewelry, art and other gifts and is a great place to go for souveniers from your day at the Airport.
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