Food Scene
Sake House by Hikari
Great location and 2 great Happy Hours. 4-7 and 9-12!
Benihana
1447 4th StGreat sushi happy hour at the bar upstairs!
BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica
101 Santa Monica BlvdUpscale Steakhouse.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic British Pub that's been in Santa Monica since 1974. Just steps from the beach, the Kings Head is a local favorite that's a great place for English fare or just hoist a pint at the bar.
33 locals recommend
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica BlvdClassic British Pub that's been in Santa Monica since 1974. Just steps from the beach, the Kings Head is a local favorite that's a great place for English fare or just hoist a pint at the bar.
Established in 1931, Harvelle's is a great spot to hear live blues, jazz or rock 7 nights a week. Go early to beat the cover.
99 locals recommend
Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th StEstablished in 1931, Harvelle's is a great spot to hear live blues, jazz or rock 7 nights a week. Go early to beat the cover.
If you're in the mood for some hip nightlife, this is the place! Outdoors at the Fairmont Hotel.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdIf you're in the mood for some hip nightlife, this is the place! Outdoors at the Fairmont Hotel.
Hang out with the locals! Great outdoor spot under the pier with beer, wine and the best fish tacos in Santa Monica! Great for people watching!
24 locals recommend
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
1615 Ocean Front WalkHang out with the locals! Great outdoor spot under the pier with beer, wine and the best fish tacos in Santa Monica! Great for people watching!
Everything Else
Open 24 hrs, DK's offers donuts, sandwiches, smoothies, coffee and more. It also offers creative concoctions such as waffle-donut hybrids and donut sandwiches. Considered one of the best in L.A.!
20 locals recommend
DK's Donuts & Bakery
1614 Santa Monica BlvdOpen 24 hrs, DK's offers donuts, sandwiches, smoothies, coffee and more. It also offers creative concoctions such as waffle-donut hybrids and donut sandwiches. Considered one of the best in L.A.!
Sightseeing
The World Famous Santa Monica Pier! With restaurants, quick bites and an amusement park for the kids!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThe World Famous Santa Monica Pier! With restaurants, quick bites and an amusement park for the kids!
Shopping
Three block pedestrian mall with a large selection of movie theaters, restaurants and retail shops. Perfect for people watching!
1594 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThree block pedestrian mall with a large selection of movie theaters, restaurants and retail shops. Perfect for people watching!