A Community Journal & Cultural Anthology
No spam. Just your copy of Issue One.
The Santa Monican is a community publication celebrating the perspectives, culture, and dreams of our city. We believe that in an age of endless scrolling, a tangible, beautiful magazine brings people together in a way screens never can.
With so much of modern life reduced to screen time, we felt a town as timeless as ours deserves something just as timeless.
We're Santa Monica residents inspired by this city and committed to building something that matters. We believe a free, beautifully designed publication can bring our community closer together, and we're betting everything on it.
Your morning read at independent coffee shops across the city.
Neighborhood destinations and dining institutions throughout Santa Monica.
Pilates studios, yoga rooms, and fitness centers serving the community.
Hair, beauty, and wellness spots where you have time to read.
Premium properties for visitors discovering the real Santa Monica.
Professional spaces and medical offices throughout the city.
Your ad sits in a premium perfect-bound publication in front of a captive, community-engaged Santa Monica audience. Not a scroll. A read.
Every copy is placed in a lingering environment. Somewhere people sit down, slow down, and actually pay attention.
| Position | Dimensions | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Back Cover | 7.125" × 10.25" | $900 |
| Inside Front Cover | 7.125" × 10.25" | $800 |
| Inside Back Cover | 7.125" × 10.25" | $700 |
| Full Page | 7.125" × 10.25" | $600 |
| Half Page | 7.125" × 4.875" | $350 |
| Quarter Page | 3.4" × 4.875" | $200 |
| Business Card | 3.4" × 2.125" | $100 |
Be an early supporter and receive a special discount on your first ad placement. Reach out to learn more. Limited availability.
The Santa Monican is built by the community it serves. We want your voice to represent your Santa Monica.
Written pieces: 300–1,500 words. Photography: high resolution, original work. All submissions must be original. You retain ownership, we publish it.
Thanks for reaching out. We review all submissions and will be in touch within two weeks.