Economic Development Division

Santa Monica Snapshot - Facts & Figures

Provides a statistical overview of the City of Santa Monica with links for researching more comprehensive data.

Santa Monica Labor Market Data: Employment by Sector, Establishments by Sector 

Opening a Business Flowchart 

Directs new businesses along a trail to familiarize you with the City's regulatory process. 

A Guide to Opening a Business in Santa Monica

Provides a detailed summary of information you may need when opening a business in Santa Monica. To view the Business Outreach Workshop presentation given by City staff at Santa Monica College in April 2012 click here.

Taxable Sales (Quarterly Reports) 

Reports information about sales tax performance by geographic section and industry group.

Principal Employers in Santa Monica

Lists the largest employers in the City of Santa Monica.

Total Businesses by Size and Zip Code

Lists total Santa Monica businesses by number of employees and zip code.

Business Improvement Districts Map

Displays a map showing the boundaries of the four Santa Monica Business Improvement Districts.