Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Cafe Bolivar
1741 Ocean Park BlvdCoffee place right around the corner
Great breakfast/brunch/lunch place - amazing selection of gourmet sandwiches, farmers’ market inspired salads, seasonal dishes and soups, freshly baked goods and celebratory desserts.
89 personas de la zona recomiendan
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdGreat breakfast/brunch/lunch place - amazing selection of gourmet sandwiches, farmers’ market inspired salads, seasonal dishes and soups, freshly baked goods and celebratory desserts.
La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main StItalian restaurant
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
829 Wilshire BlvdCoffee Bean
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdStarbucks coffee
Il Forno
2901 Ocean Park BlvdNice Italian restaurant, good food
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StGood food, breakfast/lunch/dinner
Cafe environment, healthy organic food, great coffee and tea, amazing bakery, open 6am-11pm
256 personas de la zona recomiendan
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StCafe environment, healthy organic food, great coffee and tea, amazing bakery, open 6am-11pm
Irori Sushi
4371 Glencoe AveSushi - hidden gem, great sushi, reasonably priced
Essentials
Our friendly neighborhood grocery store with great quality produce, wine, outside bbq on weekends, fresh meats and lot's of cooked food.
76 personas de la zona recomiendan
Bob's Market
1650 Ocean Park BlvdOur friendly neighborhood grocery store with great quality produce, wine, outside bbq on weekends, fresh meats and lot's of cooked food.
Farmers Market - every Sunday, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
162 personas de la zona recomiendan
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StFarmers Market - every Sunday, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdWhole Foods
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveTrader Joe's
Everything Else
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Costco Wholesale
13463 Washington BlvdCostco wholesale
Large outdoor mall with great shopping, restaurants and food court on the top floor
178 personas de la zona recomiendan
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceLarge outdoor mall with great shopping, restaurants and food court on the top floor
Delicious frozen yogurt with lots of toppings to pick from
7 personas de la zona recomiendan
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
2901 Ocean Park BlvdDelicious frozen yogurt with lots of toppings to pick from
Penmar Golf Course
1233 Rose AveGolf Course
Sightseeing
Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierSanta Monica Pier
Venice Canals - beautiful walk during a sunny day
947 personas de la zona recomiendan
Canales de Venecia
Venice Canals - beautiful walk during a sunny day
Very touristy area with plenty of shopping, just two blocks from the beach. The street is always busy and becomes alive in the evening with pleanty of street artists
1595 personas de la zona recomiendan
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeVery touristy area with plenty of shopping, just two blocks from the beach. The street is always busy and becomes alive in the evening with pleanty of street artists
Very eclectic, artsy and unique, Venice Beach boardwalk is a nice walk by the beach with lots of street shopping
1387 personas de la zona recomiendan
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkVery eclectic, artsy and unique, Venice Beach boardwalk is a nice walk by the beach with lots of street shopping
Nice street with plenty of good restaurants, bars and boutiques where locals love to hang out.
1065 personas de la zona recomiendan
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardNice street with plenty of good restaurants, bars and boutiques where locals love to hang out.
Plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping - this is where locals hang out at night. It gets pretty busy Thu-Sat night.
207 personas de la zona recomiendan
Main Street
Main StreetPlenty of restaurants, bars and shopping - this is where locals hang out at night. It gets pretty busy Thu-Sat night.
Rent a bike and enjoy a beautiful day biking on the boardwalk - you can go all the way to Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach
41 personas de la zona recomiendan
Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
2400 Ocean Front WalkRent a bike and enjoy a beautiful day biking on the boardwalk - you can go all the way to Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach
Intermediate hike with great views of the ocean and the city, takes about 1.5-2 hrs to do the loop, account for extra 30 min if you decide to go to skull rock.
223 personas de la zona recomiendan
Parque Temescal Canyon
15900 Pacific Coast HwyIntermediate hike with great views of the ocean and the city, takes about 1.5-2 hrs to do the loop, account for extra 30 min if you decide to go to skull rock.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Upper West
3321 Pico BlvdUpper West
Next Door by Josie
2420 Pico BlvdGreat food and drinks
Great beer on tap and healthy food - one of the few places on the boardwalk that offer good quality food.
321 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayGreat beer on tap and healthy food - one of the few places on the boardwalk that offer good quality food.
Nice spot to spend the evening - outdoor seating, food and drinks
54 personas de la zona recomiendan
Areal Restaurant
2820 Main StreetNice spot to spend the evening - outdoor seating, food and drinks
Great bar and restaurant, amazing views, nice patio overlooking the ocean.
247 personas de la zona recomiendan
Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayGreat bar and restaurant, amazing views, nice patio overlooking the ocean.
Great bar with pizza and drinks, you can also watch sports
141 personas de la zona recomiendan
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StGreat bar with pizza and drinks, you can also watch sports
Sports bar, great happy hour Mon-Fri 12-7pm and Sun 8pm-close
80 personas de la zona recomiendan
Brick + Mortar
2435 Main StSports bar, great happy hour Mon-Fri 12-7pm and Sun 8pm-close
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveFamous burger place+ beer
Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton AveSports Bar
Arts & Culture
AMC dine-in movie theatre, large reclining leather seats, full menu with drinks and food, great for couples, 21+
198 personas de la zona recomiendan
AMC DINE-IN Marina 6
13455 Maxella AveAMC dine-in movie theatre, large reclining leather seats, full menu with drinks and food, great for couples, 21+