Arts & Culture
AMC Criterion 6
Movies!
Food Scene
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdGreat dinner and drinks place. Cool atmosphere.
Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdGet your brunch on at this hip diner.
One of the best sandwich places in LA. Always a line but worth the wait. Go about 30 mins before you want to eat.
141 locals recommend
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdOne of the best sandwich places in LA. Always a line but worth the wait. Go about 30 mins before you want to eat.
Umami Burger Santa Monica
525 BroadwayOne of the most popular burger joints in LA.
Chez Jay
1657 Ocean AveCool seafood restaurant where you can throw peanut shells on the floor.
La Grande Orange
2000 Main StGreat eatery.
Not a sitting down stop but if you need a quick pick me up.
84 locals recommend
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
829 Wilshire BlvdNot a sitting down stop but if you need a quick pick me up.
Cerveteca
523 Rose AveLove this trendy eat & drink spot.
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StGreat drink and eat place.
Great coffee, patio and small breakfast menu. Good people watching too. Right near Ocean.
69 locals recommend
Dogtown Coffee
2003 Main StGreat coffee, patio and small breakfast menu. Good people watching too. Right near Ocean.
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StAlways a good choice for any meal - Brekkie, lunch or dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th StLet's go dancing! Live band.
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica BlvdOld school pub. A must for UKers.
Awesome Pizza! Day or night a fun place with plenty of attractive locals. Order at the bar or table.
141 locals recommend
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StAwesome Pizza! Day or night a fun place with plenty of attractive locals. Order at the bar or table.
Essentials
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveStock up the fridge.
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThe biggest Whole Foods in LA!
Shopping
Mega shopping center. Mostly outdoor. Full of great shops and eateries.
178 locals recommend
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceMega shopping center. Mostly outdoor. Full of great shops and eateries.
Sightseeing
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierThe famous Santa Monica Pier
Everything Else
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica Library