Arts & Culture
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan AveContemporary Art.
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrWorth seeing.
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyMost definitely worth seeing.
Superb movie theaters: comfortable unique seating with bar.
95 locals recommend
The Wine Bar at The Landmark
10850 W Pico BlvdSuperb movie theaters: comfortable unique seating with bar.
Laemmle Royal
11523 Santa Monica BlvdIndependent and International Films.
Classic films screened as well as independent films and talks with directors.
57 locals recommend
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana AveClassic films screened as well as independent films and talks with directors.
Excellent international productions of theater, dance and music.
26 locals recommend
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
1310 11th StExcellent international productions of theater, dance and music.
Food Scene
Rae's Restaurant
2901 Pico BlvdGreat old Diner.
Lares
2909 Pico BlvdSuperb Mexican Restaurant.
The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdBuild your own burger.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
829 Wilshire BlvdCoffee.
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdIf you must...
Funky coffee house.
15 locals recommend
UnUrban Coffee House 100% Organic Food & Drinks, certified organic every ingredient
3301 Pico BlvdFunky coffee house.
Josie
2424 Pico BoulevardUpscale food.
Tandoor-India
2622 Pico BlvdIndian Food. Decent.
Lazy Daisy Cafe
2300 Pico BlvdGreat Cafe.
Valentino
3115 Pico BlvdUpscale restaurant.
The Upper West
3321 Pico BlvdGreat local mid-range restaurant.
Stefan's at L.A. Farm
3000 Olympic BlvdModern American fare by a TV chef.
Animal
435 N Fairfax AveGreat restaurant.
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdGreat restaurant.
Cafe Bolivar
1741 Ocean Park BlvdWonderful coffee shop.
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardExcellent restaurant.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveShopping.
Shopping
99 Cents Only Stores
2801 Pico BlvdCheap and plentiful goods.
Next Door by Josie
2420 Pico BlvdNice Wine Bar.
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeRelaxing stroll through the numerous stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barkowski
2819 Pico BlvdFun Bar.
Daily Pint
2310 Pico BlvdFun bar
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayGo to the rooftop bar.
Everything Else
Virginia Avenue Park
2200 Virginia AvePark.. near a bar...
Clover Park
2600 Ocean Park BlvdNice Park.
Santa Monica College
1900 Pico BlvdOlympic Sized Pool
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln Blvdpharmacy.
Sightseeing
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
380 Santa Monica PierThe famous pier.