Auto insurance in Santa Monica, CA

Every state requires liability coverage to register a vehicle, but minimums and rules differ.

10independent agencies listed
1with 20+ year records
9serving businesses too

Santa Monica, CA market figures computed from public licensing records as of 2026. “Records” reflect each agency’s earliest entry in the licensing file — see how we source data.

Auto coverage to consider

  • Liability (state-required)
  • Personal injury protection / medical payments
  • Collision
  • Comprehensive
  • Uninsured / underinsured motorist
  • Towing & rental reimbursement

Coverage needs vary. A licensed agent will help you decide what applies — we don't provide quotes or advice.

On the road in Santa Monica

Auto coverage follows the drivers and vehicles in a household. Here is what Santa Monica households look like.

89%of households have a vehicle
47,297households
91,169residents
$114,885median household income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), for Santa Monica.

Disaster history in Los Angeles County

Federal disaster declarations are public FEMA records of the events that have hit Los Angeles County hardest. They're useful context when deciding which coverages and limits matter here.

65federal disaster declarations since 2000
Firemost common declared peril (54x)
2025most recent: Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds

Source: FEMA public records (disaster declarations), county-level figures for Los Angeles County.

Independent agencies in Santa Monica

10 businesses listed from public licensing records. Preferred Agencies are clearly labeled and shown first; other listings are alphabetical. Listings are not endorsements.

Unclaimed
HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2018 · NPN 18701224 · public licensing record

Aston Sharp, LLC

Santa Monica, CA

Unclaimed
HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2022 · NPN 20338594 · public licensing record

Corpella

Santa Monica, CA

Unclaimed
HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2025 · NPN 21151674 · public licensing record

Unclaimed
HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2018 · NPN 18840096 · public licensing record

Unclaimed
HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-op

In records since 2020 · NPN 19404572 · public licensing record

James P Bennett & Co

Santa Monica, CA

Unclaimed
HomeownersAutoRentersCondo / co-opCommercial

In records since 2002 · NPN 963549 · public licensing record

Source: Public licensing records: Texas DOI (Socrata) + Florida DFS bulk file; Iowa open data (CC-BY 4.0) for contact enrichment.

Other coverage in Santa Monica

Agencies in this market may also help with related lines that have local licensing depth.

Auto in nearby markets in Los Angeles County

Browse nearby markets with enough listed agencies to support a local auto page.

Frequently asked questions

How many independent agencies can help with auto insurance in Santa Monica, CA?

Public licensing records list 10 independent agencies in Santa Monica, California with qualifications that match auto insurance, within Los Angeles County. Listings are public-record based and are not endorsements.

Can I compare auto insurance with agencies near Santa Monica?

Yes. You can request quotes in Santa Monica, or browse Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, Pasadena to compare independent agencies in nearby markets in Los Angeles County.

What happens after I request auto insurance quotes in Santa Monica?

Tell us what you need once. We show who may contact you, then connect you with a licensed independent agency serving Santa Monica. We are not an insurance agency and we do not sell your information into a bidding marketplace.

What does “full coverage” really mean?

There's no single "full coverage" policy — it usually means liability plus collision and comprehensive. An agent can explain which coverages fit your vehicle and budget.

What happens if my coverage lapses?

Many states penalize insurance lapses on registered vehicles, including registration suspension and fees. If you're switching carriers, an agent can line up effective dates so there's no gap.

Tell us what you need once.

We'll connect you with an independent agency serving Santa Monica, and you'll always know who may contact you.

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