There are many indicators that someone is from a certain place. People tend to have a lot of hometown pride these days. Yet, if you're from Santa Monica, you have rather particular knowledge and grasp about you're beachside paradise in which you reside. So let's see if you're really from the best town in Westside or attempting to fake it to make it.

Ready? Here we go.

1. You think Bay Cities sandwiches are the best thing to ever exist

Although they aren’t open on Mondays, don’t deny that every other day that everyone’s favorite deli is open, you’re there for the lunch rush. I mean, who can resist a Godmother with the works??

2. You most likely own a surfboard

Yes, it is a stereotype that all Californians surf and spend all day at the beach. In Santa Monica, that stereotype holds some truth. Even if you don’t own a board, you at least have some prior knowledge about surfing and have been out on your friend’s old, crusty soft-top a few times.

3. You resent going downtown because there are like a million tourists

Honestly, I don’t know whether we should name it ‘Downtown Santa Monica’ or ‘Little Europe’. There are enough Speedos and polo shirts densely congregated in the downtown region that one usually tries to avoid passing through for the sake of their eyes.

4. You’re a workout fanatic

Lifting. Running. Soulcycle. Swimming. Zumba. Pilates... Honestly, it doesn’t matter what form it comes in; exercise is a key component to living in Santa Monica. You’ll find people at all hours of the day and night working out everywhere around the city, and if you haven’t already assimilated into the fit culture, it’s coming. One morning you’ll wake up at 7:00 a.m. and 6 mile runs on the beach will become a lifestyle necessity.

5. You know the difference between "Samo" and Santa Monica

It seems that everyone who visits Los Angele's favorite beach town thinks that the term "Samo" is the slang the cool kids (in this case locals) use when referring to their sandy portion of La-la-land. But you know better. The term ,"Samo", refers to Santa Monica high school. Duh. So when foreigners, both international and domestic, point out the "Samo" beach over yonder; just give them the disapproving up and down glare.

6. You know to order online to avoid lengthy lines at Bay Cities

Whip out your smartphone. Load up your google homepage. Go to the Bay Cities website. Place your order. Drive there. Pick up your delicious submarine sandwich. Let the friendly cashiers working there break that $20 you've had in your wallet for a month. Walk to your car. Enjoy to your heart's content ❤️.

7. You never ever go to the pier

Unless you enjoy to be surrounded by of obnoxiously loud middle schoolers and tourists who take photos of literally EVERYTHING, locals know to avoid the Santa Monica Pier at all costs.

8. You've been to the original hot dog on a stick at least once

I personally have never anyone from Santa Monica whom hasn't been to this rundown and decayed looking red shack. You can call it a bit of an unofficial past time for Santa Monicans.

9. You're aware that the Santa Monica Pier used to go by two different names

Before it was the Santa Monica Pier...........it was known as 'Pleasure Pier'. Before that........it was referred to as the 'Newcomb Pier'. And way before that it was known as the 'Loof Pier', in reference to Charles Loof who built the first amusement park on the pier. But you already knew that, right?

10. You know that the yellow underneath the street signs represents sand

When you're driving your friend from out of town around and showing them all the sights, this nifty fact is quite a cool one to mention. They'll think you're super knowledgable, when really you just have common sense and good vision.

11. You're aware of the fact that Muscle Beach used to be located right next to the Santa Monica Pier

Before bodybuilders started mingling with underage girls and large crowds flocked away from the pier to see these behemoths of man, the area known as "Muscle Beach" was actually located right next to the Santa Monica Pier. Yet as you know, Santa Monica tourism is the probably the city's most important asset so it was inevitable to move this spectacle down into Venice.

See you out at the beach brah. 🏄