A classic SoCal beachy city, Santa Monica hugs the Pacific Ocean and is just a stone's throw from LA. Even the street signs are sky blue with a strip of yellow "sand" along the bottom, reminding everyone that the coastline is ready for them all year long.

We know, the Pier's touristy. And you'll probably only end up going to this attraction when your relatives come to visit, but the Santa Monica Pier is probably your niblings' (or children's!) dreamland. Filled with rides at Pacific Park, an aquarium, a vintage carousel, biking next to the sand, and confections along the waterfront, the Pier is basically the Coney Island of the West.

Grab an Original Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich at Bruxie on 3rd Street Promenade, then sneak in some high-end shopping—and maybe a few celebrity sightings—at boutiques such as Limonaia or BOCA Man on Montana Ave. To feel right at home with the locals, head to Nuart Theatre to catch the weekly Saturday midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Whaa, that's a thing? You bet it is.

Once you're ready to enjoy your new home in one of Santa Monica's lovely little neighborhoods, the last thing you'll want to worry about is safety. Enter ADT. With 24/7 monitoring, smartphone remote control, and hella-fast response times, you can help protect your loved ones while living the life in your new beachtown.