Guidebook for Santa Monica
Sightseeing
The pier not only has restaurants, bars, and incredible views of the ocean and beaches, but also has an amusement park with a 100-yr-old carousel, a roller coaster, and solar-powered ferris wheel!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThe pier not only has restaurants, bars, and incredible views of the ocean and beaches, but also has an amusement park with a 100-yr-old carousel, a roller coaster, and solar-powered ferris wheel!
Arts & Culture
With gently rolling waves and a shallow, sandy approach, this beach break is a popular place for beginning surfers of all ages to learn to surf!
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2200 Ocean Front WalkWith gently rolling waves and a shallow, sandy approach, this beach break is a popular place for beginning surfers of all ages to learn to surf!
This new park is a recent addition to the neighborhood, and boasts waterfalls, walking paths, shade trees and native plant species.
93 locals recommend
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveThis new park is a recent addition to the neighborhood, and boasts waterfalls, walking paths, shade trees and native plant species.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little aquarium to check out while sightseeing around the Santa Monica Pier!
36 locals recommend
Heal the Bay Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front WalkGreat little aquarium to check out while sightseeing around the Santa Monica Pier!
Food Scene
This excellent cafe features delicious foods, premium coffees, a great local scene and is located in the historic Zephyr building - home of the Dogtown Z Boys and where skateboarding originated!
69 locals recommend
Dogtown Coffee
2003 Main StThis excellent cafe features delicious foods, premium coffees, a great local scene and is located in the historic Zephyr building - home of the Dogtown Z Boys and where skateboarding originated!
Incredible raw vegan food, juices and more. This is a great representation of the local raw food movement and everything on the menu from soups to snacks to sandwiches, wraps and desserts is amazing!
21 locals recommend
Euphoria Loves Rawvolution
2301 Main StIncredible raw vegan food, juices and more. This is a great representation of the local raw food movement and everything on the menu from soups to snacks to sandwiches, wraps and desserts is amazing!
This restaurant, though new, already has hundreds of amazing reviews because of the impact it's had on local cuisine. People come from all over LA to try their tasty dishes, and rave about their food!
38 locals recommend
Satdha
2218 Lincoln BlvdThis restaurant, though new, already has hundreds of amazing reviews because of the impact it's had on local cuisine. People come from all over LA to try their tasty dishes, and rave about their food!
Essentials
This place not only has the essentials as far as food and beverages as well as other supplies, but also boasts one of the most impressive collections of affordable fine wines and beers in Los Angeles.
L & K Food Market
2127 Main StThis place not only has the essentials as far as food and beverages as well as other supplies, but also boasts one of the most impressive collections of affordable fine wines and beers in Los Angeles.
Shopping
A true gem, this store has an amazing selection of beads, pendants, gemstones and other trinkets as well as everything you need to build your own jewelry. Also offers classes on bead making and more!
Moxie Beads
2200 Main StA true gem, this store has an amazing selection of beads, pendants, gemstones and other trinkets as well as everything you need to build your own jewelry. Also offers classes on bead making and more!
Everything Else
This is a great hillside park with views of the ocean and plenty of fresh grass to sit on and lovely shade trees to relax beneath. A fun place to take a picnic or just enjoy some fresh air!
13 locals recommend
Mary Hotchkiss Park
3rd StreetThis is a great hillside park with views of the ocean and plenty of fresh grass to sit on and lovely shade trees to relax beneath. A fun place to take a picnic or just enjoy some fresh air!
Every Sunday this Farmer's Market provides a fun gathering place for locals and visitors of all ages. Pony rides, fresh organic local produce, omelets and food offered, juices, live music, and more!
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StEvery Sunday this Farmer's Market provides a fun gathering place for locals and visitors of all ages. Pony rides, fresh organic local produce, omelets and food offered, juices, live music, and more!
Excellent Thai vegan food, with everything from Pad Thai to tofu sate, soups, salads and more. Great location right on Main St. and worth a visit!
60 locals recommend
Thai Vegan
2400 Main StExcellent Thai vegan food, with everything from Pad Thai to tofu sate, soups, salads and more. Great location right on Main St. and worth a visit!