Currency exchange in Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Santa Monica’s currency scene is anchored by Wilshire Coin on Lincoln Boulevard, a fixture since 1947 that handles euros, pounds and won alongside its coin business. For Westside residents and pre-trip exchanges before an LAX departure, Santa Monica is far cheaper than waiting for the airport kiosk — typically by several percentage points on the same currency. The live comparison below ranks LA County exchangers for Euro (EUR), the currency most in demand around Santa Monica — switch currencies to see any of the 22 we track.
Exchange locations in & near Santa Monica
Rates for these locations are ranked live in the comparison above.
Exchanging money in Santa Monica — questions
Where can I exchange currency in Santa Monica?
Wilshire Coin at 1312 Lincoln Blvd has exchanged foreign currency on the Westside since 1947. The comparison on this page shows its live rate ranked against the rest of LA County.
Should I exchange in Santa Monica or wait until LAX?
Exchange before the airport. Santa Monica storefront spreads typically run a fraction of what LAX terminal kiosks charge — on $2,000 the difference is commonly $60–100 in your pocket.