Arcadia Bandini de Baker Wife of City Founder Arcadia Bandini de Baker was the daughter of Juan Bandini, one of the wealthiest landowners in California. ...

John F. Kennedy President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. JFK was a frequent visitor to Santa Monica.  He swam in...

Arnold Schwarzenegger38th Governor of California / Bodybuilder / Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was the 38th governor of California and previously a bodybuilder and actor. Shortly after...

Shirley Temple Actress Shirley Temple, born in Santa Monica, was a famous child actress, a singer, dancer and diplomat. Shirley Temple continues to have a...

Baron Michele Leone – The Baron Wrestler Baron Michele Leone, world renowned wrestler who came to Santa Monica in 1949 and that began his lifelong...