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Ghost gives you a real Santa Monica phone number with a local area code, 310 or 424, the same codes carried across the wider Los Angeles area. Set it up in the app and start calling and texting in minutes, no new phone plan needed.
Unwanted calls in Santa Monica
Between Aug 20, 2026 and Sep 23, 2026, Santa Monica residents filed 46 unwanted-call reports with the FTC. 87% were robocalls or recorded messages, and debt relief offers led the list. After that: impersonation scams (15%), silent or dropped calls (4%), fake tech support (4%).
Source: FTC Do Not Call complaint data, Aug 20, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026. Consumer reports, not verified by the FTC.
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Why choose a Santa Monica virtual phone number?
A 310 Number Reads Local From Long Beach to Torrance
Santa Monica's main code, 310, is carried by many people across the wider Los Angeles area, including Long Beach and Torrance. A Ghost number with that code looks like it belongs to the region, not a random out-of-state line.
424 Puts You in the Same Overlay as East LA and Downey
424 layers over the same stretch as 310 and is common among residents from East Los Angeles to Downey. Picking it keeps your Santa Monica number recognizable across that part of the metro.
747 and 818 Trace Back to Burbank
If your contacts or family sit closer to Burbank, Glendale, or Pasadena, a 747 or 818 number signals that side of the region instead of the coast, while you still run it from the same Ghost app.
Debt Relief Calls Top the Complaint List Here
Santa Monica residents' most reported unwanted calls are robocalls pushing debt relief offers, followed by callers impersonating government agencies or businesses. A second number for listings or dating profiles keeps that traffic off your main line.
Silent Calls and Fake Tech Support Follow Close Behind
After scam and impersonation calls, residents most often report silent or dropped calls and fake tech support pitches. Handing out a Ghost number instead of your personal one gives you an easy way to drop or replace it later.
Most popular Santa Monica virtual phone numbers
| Area code | Serves | Get this area code |
|---|---|---|
| +1 310 | Los Angeles | Get a 310 number |
| +1 424 | Los Angeles | Get a 424 number |
| +1 323 | Los Angeles | Get a 323 number |
| +1 747 | Burbank | Get a 747 number |
| +1 818 | Burbank | Get a 818 number |
| +1 213 | Los Angeles | Get a 213 number |
Local economy
Why do business in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica sits along the Los Angeles County coast, part of a broader metro economy that reaches inland to Los Angeles and Burbank.
Healthcare
Hospitals and clinics across the wider Los Angeles area support many local jobs, from Santa Monica out toward Torrance and Long Beach.
Education
Public and private schools and nearby colleges serve residents from Santa Monica to Los Angeles and Pasadena.
Hospitality and Retail
Coastal tourism and retail activity support many local businesses along the Santa Monica coastline and into greater Los Angeles.
About Santa Monica
Area codes in service
6
Population
90,729
310 and 424 are the area codes tied to Santa Monica, both carried widely across Los Angeles, including nearby Long Beach, Torrance, and East Los Angeles. Farther inland, 747 and 818 serve the Burbank side of the region, an option if your contacts sit closer to Glendale or Pasadena.
All of these codes sit in the Pacific time zone. 310, 424, 323, and 213 overlay the same coastal stretch of Los Angeles County, while 747 and 818 overlay the San Fernando Valley side near Burbank.
Residents here report unwanted calls dominated by robocalls and recorded messages, most often debt relief pitches and callers impersonating government agencies or businesses, with silent calls and fake tech support scams close behind.
Places near Santa Monica
The closest place to Santa Monica in the Census list is Marina del Rey, 4 miles southeast. The largest nearby is Los Angeles (3,878,704 people), 5 miles east. 8 of the 8 places below also use the 310 area code: Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Ladera Heights, El Segundo, Topanga and Manhattan Beach.
4 mi southeast · 11,373 people · area code 310, 424, 323, 213, 747, 818
5 mi east · 3,878,704 people · area code 213, 310, 323, 424, 747, 818
6 mi east · 39,883 people · area code 310, 424, 323, 213, 747, 818
7 mi northeast · 31,027 people · area code 310, 424, 323, 747, 818, 213
Ladera Heights, CA
7 mi east · 6,654 people · area code 310, 424, 323, 213, 747, 818
8 mi southeast · 16,544 people · area code 310, 424, 323, 213, 562, 747
9 mi northwest · 8,560 people · area code 747, 818, 310, 424, 323, 805
9 mi southeast · 33,453 people · area code 310, 424, 323, 213, 562, 747
Distances are straight-line between Census place centers.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Santa Monica phone number?
You can pick a Santa Monica number, choose 310, 424, 323, 213, 747, or 818, and start calling and texting within minutes of installing Ghost.
Can I pick which area code I get?
Yes. Ghost lets you choose from any of the area codes tied to Santa Monica, including 310 and 424, or the Burbank-side 747 and 818 if that fits your contacts better.
Can I keep my personal number private while using a Santa Monica number?
Yes. Give out your Ghost number for marketplace listings, dating profiles, or new contacts and keep your personal line separate.