Guidebook for Santa Monica
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With a carousel, an arcade, an amusement park, a trapeze school, restaurants and a summer outdoor concert series, the Santa Monica Pier offers a wide range of activities for the whole family.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierWith a carousel, an arcade, an amusement park, a trapeze school, restaurants and a summer outdoor concert series, the Santa Monica Pier offers a wide range of activities for the whole family.
Our outdoor farmers’ markets are the place to find fresh, beautiful produce and cut flowers from local, organic California farmers, live music, chef exhibitions, artisanal cheeses and gourmet food.
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StOur outdoor farmers’ markets are the place to find fresh, beautiful produce and cut flowers from local, organic California farmers, live music, chef exhibitions, artisanal cheeses and gourmet food.
an outdoor, beachside facility with a range of workout equipment – was made famous by Jack LaLanne, the godfather of physical fitness.
17 locals recommend
Original Muscle Beach
Ocean Front Walkan outdoor, beachside facility with a range of workout equipment – was made famous by Jack LaLanne, the godfather of physical fitness.
Is for those looking for a mental workout. Though the level of play is high, and overall tone pretty serious, challengers are always welcome, as are observers.
7 locals recommend
Chess Park
1652 Ocean Front WalkIs for those looking for a mental workout. Though the level of play is high, and overall tone pretty serious, challengers are always welcome, as are observers.
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdExcellent place to chill for happy hour or after dinner drinks.
One of my favorite wine bars. DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. Great, inexpensive happy hour menu.
81 locals recommend
Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdOne of my favorite wine bars. DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. Great, inexpensive happy hour menu.
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeShopping, dining, more shopping...
Santa Monica Pl
Shopping and dining on the 3rd floor.
Food Scene
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
301 Santa Monica Pier Bubba Gump Shrimp Company is exceptional.
Wow! What a great, comfortable, trendy, hip, restaurant. The atmosphere is exciting.
19 locals recommend
Sonoma Wine Garden
395 Santa Monica PlWow! What a great, comfortable, trendy, hip, restaurant. The atmosphere is exciting.
Amazing place. Friendly staff who really cared about your experience. Excited to try their new Santa Monica Yacht Club location!
83 locals recommend
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardAmazing place. Friendly staff who really cared about your experience. Excited to try their new Santa Monica Yacht Club location!
Water Grill
544 S Grand AveExcellent seafood
Pono Burger
829 BroadwayGreat organic burgers and veggie burgers.
Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean AveExcellent menu, great service.
Drinks & Nightlife
The setting was spectacular, with the huge windows you get the warmth of the sun and the amazing sunset over the pier. The service was great as well, and all of the drinks were made perfectly to order
83 locals recommend
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveThe setting was spectacular, with the huge windows you get the warmth of the sun and the amazing sunset over the pier. The service was great as well, and all of the drinks were made perfectly to order
FIG
101 Wilshire BlvdThe restaurant has view of the swimming pool area.
It also has fantastic and authentic Mexican food, given the thumbs up by our half-Polish American, whose wife is Mexican and also makes fantastic and authentic Mexican food.
10 locals recommend
Border Grill Santa Monica
1445 4th Street It also has fantastic and authentic Mexican food, given the thumbs up by our half-Polish American, whose wife is Mexican and also makes fantastic and authentic Mexican food.
Ivy at the Shore is the sister restaurant to the famous star-seeking Ivy on Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills, but with a nice, beachy charm. The food is excellent, but a bit on the pricey side.
38 locals recommend
Ivy at the Shore
1535 Ocean AveIvy at the Shore is the sister restaurant to the famous star-seeking Ivy on Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills, but with a nice, beachy charm. The food is excellent, but a bit on the pricey side.
Without reservations, we only had to wait 10 minutes. Great Breakfast and Lunch Spot
85 locals recommend
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StWithout reservations, we only had to wait 10 minutes. Great Breakfast and Lunch Spot
It is just like an old British pub inside and made us feel right at home after 15 days away.
Apparently according to an entry in Santa Monica nighlife website quote " It's a favorite haunt of Rod Stew
33 locals recommend
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica BlvdIt is just like an old British pub inside and made us feel right at home after 15 days away.
Apparently according to an entry in Santa Monica nighlife website quote " It's a favorite haunt of Rod Stew
Rustic Canyon is really one of the best restaurant I've eaten at in LA/Santa Monica.
6 locals recommend
Rusty's Surf Ranch
256 Santa Monica PierRustic Canyon is really one of the best restaurant I've eaten at in LA/Santa Monica.
Melisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire BlvdThe food is amazing.
Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdLooking for a diner? This is it!
Sunday nights: The Beatles Tribute band! Tons of fun and dancing to the old Beatles' songs.
9 locals recommend
Britannia Pub
318 Santa Monica BlvdSunday nights: The Beatles Tribute band! Tons of fun and dancing to the old Beatles' songs.
NYC style restaurant. Very hip. They have a 30-40 min wait list, but worth it.
199 locals recommend
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdNYC style restaurant. Very hip. They have a 30-40 min wait list, but worth it.
Shopping
Il Forno
2901 Ocean Park BlvdThe food is delicious and the service is friendly and warm.