At a glance
#5 of 14 Tourist attractions in Santa MonicaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.67
Rating breakdown
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5 ★81%
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4 ★15%
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3 ★2%
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2 ★0%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Santa Monica Statue?
- Santa Monica Statue is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 59 reviews.
- How does Santa Monica Statue rank in Santa Monica?
- Santa Monica Statue is #5 of 14 Tourist attractions in Santa Monica by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Santa Monica Statue located?
- California 1 Palisades Park, Santa Monica, CA 90401 — 0.7 km from the center of Santa Monica.
- How can I contact Santa Monica Statue?
- Website: publicartinpublicplaces.info
I have seen the statue in so many old movies and television shows in the background! So interesting! 🙂🇺🇲✝️ Historic!!
Diffrent kind of art for this religious icon. But its nice they have a statue dedicated to her at the park.
the first time i went to this place on a beautiful evening looking at the statue it is very beautiful i feel there is something very special i have never experienced hope the statue will protect this beautiful santa monica city
This is a great place to have a quiet moment to reflect on the spirit of Santa Monica. Make sure to take a photo here to add to your album for your trip. If you are a local, this is a great place to reflect on our community values.
The Sky Is My Witness!
Photography by... © Sal_Ferondi
Saint Monica
Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is St. Augustine of Hippo's mother. She is remembered and honored in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
The city of Santa Monica, California, is named after Monica
Photography by... © Sal_Ferondi
Saint Monica
Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is St. Augustine of Hippo's mother. She is remembered and honored in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
The city of Santa Monica, California, is named after Monica
There's a great story behind the 18-foot-tall sculpture of Saint Monica in Palisades Park. Our city namesake, Monica, was born in 300 A.D. and shed many tears in her lifetime due to the evil deeds of her son, St. Augustine of Hippo. For these reasons, St. Monica came to represent the virtues of unconditional love, strength and patience.
Anyway, in the 18th century a missionary named Father Juan Crespí was searching for water and discovered a natural spring. He was reminded of the tears Monica shed for her son. (The spring is still around, on the site of present day Uni High.) An art deco sculpture of Saint Monica, completed by Eugene Morahan in 1934, now stands watch over the bluffs at Palisades Park, along with a variety of other sculptures and art installations.
So, there's your history lesson for the day!
Anyway, in the 18th century a missionary named Father Juan Crespí was searching for water and discovered a natural spring. He was reminded of the tears Monica shed for her son. (The spring is still around, on the site of present day Uni High.) An art deco sculpture of Saint Monica, completed by Eugene Morahan in 1934, now stands watch over the bluffs at Palisades Park, along with a variety of other sculptures and art installations.
So, there's your history lesson for the day!
So pretty and unique. Located on California Ave. and Ocean Ave. In Palisades Park with the pretty bluff views of the Santa Monica beach.
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