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Singles in Santa Monica

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About Santa Monica

  • Santa Monica has a population of about 93,000.
  • It's part of the California region.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 2459 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Los Angeles, about 14 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Torrance (15 miles), Thousand Oaks (22 miles) and Simi Valley (24 miles).

A first date in Santa Monica

Santa Monica is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Los Angeles is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Santa Monica: questions and answers

How far around Santa Monica can I search?

Within 30 miles of Santa Monica there are 41 towns and cities — Los Angeles, Long Beach and Santa Clarita among them — with more than 6.1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Santa Monica free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Santa Monica and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Santa Monica real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Santa Monica?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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