Drinks & Nightlife
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdGreat place to grab a drink and people watch.
Famous beachside restaurant to enjoy some good food and beautiful views!
88 locals recommend
Gladstones Restaurant
17300 CA-1Famous beachside restaurant to enjoy some good food and beautiful views!
Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveGrab a drink and catch the sunset from their rooftop bar.
Food Scene
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StA life changing sushi experience.
If you're a vegetarian, or not, they have the BEST veggie burger you've ever had! They also have other great items on their menu.
50 locals recommend
Hillstone
202 Wilshire BlvdIf you're a vegetarian, or not, they have the BEST veggie burger you've ever had! They also have other great items on their menu.
For some great pizza and salads in a casual dining environment. Great for families.
25 locals recommend
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen Santa Monica
120 Wilshire BlvdFor some great pizza and salads in a casual dining environment. Great for families.
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdFor your coffee fix
A new coffee addition to Downtown Santa Monica...Definitely worth a try.
51 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica BlvdA new coffee addition to Downtown Santa Monica...Definitely worth a try.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
1312 3rd Street PromenadeFor your coffee fix
Come here to grab a good burger and beer, but you may have to wait a bit.
344 locals recommend
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveCome here to grab a good burger and beer, but you may have to wait a bit.
Shopping
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeShopping!
Santa Monica Pl
High-end shopping and restaurants on the upper deck.
Sightseeing
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFor a fun time and a great place for families.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrTake in some Art and beautiful views of LA.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdCheck out the iconic lamp posts.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd"Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos!"
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveThe famous street
Spend a fun day walking the boardwalk and taking in the sites. This is just a 25 minute walk from Santa Monica and worth it to walk there along the beach.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkSpend a fun day walking the boardwalk and taking in the sites. This is just a 25 minute walk from Santa Monica and worth it to walk there along the beach.
Essentials
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveStock up on groceries for your stay.
Whole Foods Market
500 Wilshire BoulevardAnother option to stock up on groceries.
Everything Else
Santa Monica State Beach
Beautiful expansive sand and sea.
Get in a great hike with beautiful views and possibly a celebrity sighting (if you're into that).
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGet in a great hike with beautiful views and possibly a celebrity sighting (if you're into that).
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyAmazing ocean views while you get your workout on.