Food Scene
Really good food, great atmosphere and wonderful wines. They have an amazing charcuterie platter and other interesting bites. Fun place to meet family and friends. Also good for brunch!
44 locals recommend
Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
1736 Ocean Park BlvdReally good food, great atmosphere and wonderful wines. They have an amazing charcuterie platter and other interesting bites. Fun place to meet family and friends. Also good for brunch!
Cafe with coffee, sandwiches & South American arepas, custom-filled with meat, cheese or beans.
45 locals recommend
Cafe Bolivar
1741 Ocean Park BlvdCafe with coffee, sandwiches & South American arepas, custom-filled with meat, cheese or beans.
Unpretentious, down-home barbecue spot known for its pulled pork & babyback ribs.
154 locals recommend
Baby Blues BBQ - Venice
444 Lincoln BlvdUnpretentious, down-home barbecue spot known for its pulled pork & babyback ribs.
Entertainment & Activities
They have huge, reclining seats - you feel like you're in a private screening room.
39 locals recommend
AMC Santa Monica 7
1310 3rd StThey have huge, reclining seats - you feel like you're in a private screening room.
Everything Else
Best Farmers Market - Something for everyone. Great produce, meats, live music, flowers, plants and jewelry. Yummy food and drinks.
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StBest Farmers Market - Something for everyone. Great produce, meats, live music, flowers, plants and jewelry. Yummy food and drinks.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful beach. You can't come to Santa Monica and not visit our beaches!
315 locals recommend
Santa Monica Beach
Beautiful beach. You can't come to Santa Monica and not visit our beaches!
Ashland Park
1650 Ashland AveThis 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.
40 locals recommend
Clover Park
2600 Ocean Park BlvdThis 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old-fashioned English pub with a traditional menu, plus billiards, darts & Steelers games on TV.
18 locals recommend
Cock 'n Bull
2947 Lincoln BlvdOld-fashioned English pub with a traditional menu, plus billiards, darts & Steelers games on TV.
Wine bar & restaurant offering an intimate setting for brunch, dinner & a unique bottle selection.
192 locals recommend
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveWine bar & restaurant offering an intimate setting for brunch, dinner & a unique bottle selection.
Shopping
Contemporary market with a range of standard, organic & gourmet grocery items, plus prepared fare.
108 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2627 Lincoln BlvdContemporary market with a range of standard, organic & gourmet grocery items, plus prepared fare.
Bob's is literally 4 blocks away and has everything you need from prepared foods to great wine. We love our neighborhood gem!
76 locals recommend
Bob's Market
1650 Ocean Park BlvdBob's is literally 4 blocks away and has everything you need from prepared foods to great wine. We love our neighborhood gem!
Excellent for Breakfast or Lunch. Great coffee and selection of prepared foods!
89 locals recommend
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdExcellent for Breakfast or Lunch. Great coffee and selection of prepared foods!
Brooke Rodd
1716 1/2 Ocean Park BlvdReally interesting clothing and accessories.