Sightseeing
Games, rollercoaster and rides, carousel, great fun! Check out the twilight concerts on Thursdays as well.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierGames, rollercoaster and rides, carousel, great fun! Check out the twilight concerts on Thursdays as well.
Great place along the beach. Restaurants, street performers, sun and sand”
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk Great place along the beach. Restaurants, street performers, sun and sand”
Essentials
Walgreens
1911 Lincoln BlvdForgot anything for your trip or want munchies? Pharmacy here as well.
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveLarge grocery store for all your cooking needs.
Arts & Culture
Bowling, neon lights, music, open late. Need I say more? http://www.bowlmor.com/santa-monica/
15 locals recommend
Bowlmor Santa Monica
234 Pico BlvdBowling, neon lights, music, open late. Need I say more? http://www.bowlmor.com/santa-monica/
Food Scene
Very yummy vegan destination for Thai favorites, if you're into that sort of thing
38 locals recommend
Satdha
2218 Lincoln BlvdVery yummy vegan destination for Thai favorites, if you're into that sort of thing
Want the best seafood (and beach view!) in LA? It's here...but it doesn't come cheap. Be sure to make a reservation, around sunset if you can.
83 locals recommend
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveWant the best seafood (and beach view!) in LA? It's here...but it doesn't come cheap. Be sure to make a reservation, around sunset if you can.
Great restaurant with a mix of American Cuisine. Make a reservation
9 locals recommend
Del Frisco's Grille
1551 Ocean AveGreat restaurant with a mix of American Cuisine. Make a reservation
Fritto Misto
620 Santa Monica BlvdItalian done right
Brick + Mortar
2435 Main StGo here, especially for weekend brunch. You're welcome.
Go here. Order anything and I dare you not to like it, especially for brunch. Make a reservation.
85 locals recommend
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StGo here. Order anything and I dare you not to like it, especially for brunch. Make a reservation.
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdCoffee. Why else?
Drinks & Nightlife
Great view and drinks on roof bar. Can get a bit crowded on weekends.
99 locals recommend
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveGreat view and drinks on roof bar. Can get a bit crowded on weekends.
Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdWonderful place to grab a glass of wine
Everything Else
Main Street
Main StreetFull of bars, restaurants, and shopping.
Feel like being active? Moderate, yet physical hiking trails. Bring your phone or camera for the views of Malibu, SM, La and the Pacific.
38 locals recommend
Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
15601 Sunset BlvdFeel like being active? Moderate, yet physical hiking trails. Bring your phone or camera for the views of Malibu, SM, La and the Pacific.
Santa Monica Stairs
699 Adelaide DrConquer these babies to earn your cocktails for the evening
Shopping
Santa Monica Pl
Beautiful outdoor mall with great restaurants
Outdoor shopping, street performers, great restaurants, and more shopping!”
1594 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade Outdoor shopping, street performers, great restaurants, and more shopping!”
Main Street Santa Monica
Main Street