Food Scene
One of my favorites, it closes at 3pm, lines can take up to 45min during on Saturday and Sundays.
28 locals recommend
The OP Cafe
3117 Ocean Park BlvdOne of my favorites, it closes at 3pm, lines can take up to 45min during on Saturday and Sundays.
They have everything you need at a brunch place, a little outdoor area and dog friendly. Closer to Santa Monica Beach. Really good food and prices.
26 locals recommend
Blue Daisy
609 BroadwayThey have everything you need at a brunch place, a little outdoor area and dog friendly. Closer to Santa Monica Beach. Really good food and prices.
Tiny gem where they make their own almond milk and serve good coffee.
15 locals recommend
UnUrban Coffee House 100% Organic Food & Drinks, certified organic every ingredient
3301 Pico BlvdTiny gem where they make their own almond milk and serve good coffee.
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveThey have a really good coffee and tea selection.
Iconic coffee in Santa Monica, offers its signature “Mojito Iced Coffee” no alcohol, just the refreshing flavor.
51 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica BlvdIconic coffee in Santa Monica, offers its signature “Mojito Iced Coffee” no alcohol, just the refreshing flavor.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar is a staple to the nightlife in Santa Monica. Celebrities often go there as well.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdThis bar is a staple to the nightlife in Santa Monica. Celebrities often go there as well.
Another great place, they sometimes have live music and a great selection of cocktails.
96 locals recommend
The Victorian
2640 Main StAnother great place, they sometimes have live music and a great selection of cocktails.
80's themed speakeasy bar and karaoke. A little far from my place, but I definitely recommend checking it out.
Live music every day and shows during the weekends.
94 locals recommend
Break Room 86
630 S Ardmore Ave80's themed speakeasy bar and karaoke. A little far from my place, but I definitely recommend checking it out.
Live music every day and shows during the weekends.
Iconic nightclub located in the gay district of LA. Definitely recommended for everybody (guys, girls, gay or straight). Great music, environment and cocktails.
471 locals recommend
The Abbey
692 N Robertson BlvdIconic nightclub located in the gay district of LA. Definitely recommended for everybody (guys, girls, gay or straight). Great music, environment and cocktails.
Shopping
Outdoors shopping mall visited by both, locals and tourists 3 blocks away from the beach.
1594 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeOutdoors shopping mall visited by both, locals and tourists 3 blocks away from the beach.
Recently renovated. Beautiful shopping mall with all major brands, restaurants and movie theater.
372 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdRecently renovated. Beautiful shopping mall with all major brands, restaurants and movie theater.
Very close and it has all major brands, restaurants and movie theater.
85 locals recommend
Westside Pavilion
10800 W Pico BlvdVery close and it has all major brands, restaurants and movie theater.
Essentials
Walking distance. It has all your essentials and everything you need at a decent price.
It also carries a lot of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
You will feel the Californian vibe the minute you get in.
881 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveWalking distance. It has all your essentials and everything you need at a decent price.
It also carries a lot of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
You will feel the Californian vibe the minute you get in.
Also walking distance just 1 block away. This is a Japanese market that offers quality food and Japanese classics.
11 locals recommend
Marukai
12121 W Pico BlvdAlso walking distance just 1 block away. This is a Japanese market that offers quality food and Japanese classics.
Ralphs
910 Lincoln BlvdVery close major grocery store.