Shopping
Santa Monica Liquor
1001 Wilshire BlvdBeer, Wine & Spirits.
Walgreens
1932 Wilshire Blvd24 hour pharmacy & drugstore.
Essentials
Pavilions
820 Montana AveGrocery.
Sightseeing
Quiet and much less busy than hanging out at the pier. Palisades Park features a gorgeous view of the shoreline, and some of the best views of the sunset.
130 locals recommend
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueQuiet and much less busy than hanging out at the pier. Palisades Park features a gorgeous view of the shoreline, and some of the best views of the sunset.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing outdoor shopping area featuring a plethora of marvelous restaurants. Great for families, couples or clothing aficionados!
1594 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeAmazing outdoor shopping area featuring a plethora of marvelous restaurants. Great for families, couples or clothing aficionados!
A mix of amusement rides & games, seafood restaurants and beaches populated with tanned surfers, sun worshipers, and body builders. Spend the whole day here!
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierA mix of amusement rides & games, seafood restaurants and beaches populated with tanned surfers, sun worshipers, and body builders. Spend the whole day here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th StFantastic bar and music venue!
Gastropub featuring creative comfort food, health-conscious food & handcrafted cocktails.
199 locals recommend
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdGastropub featuring creative comfort food, health-conscious food & handcrafted cocktails.
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveGastropub serving inventive American fare & cocktails.
Arts & Culture
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Parking is $15 and you get a nice scenic ride to the museum with an AC'd tram. An absolute must see!
2308 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFamous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Parking is $15 and you get a nice scenic ride to the museum with an AC'd tram. An absolute must see!
Venice is a must if visiting Southern California. Stretching about one a half miles along the manicured sands of the Pacific Ocean, the boardwalk is a large part of what makes Venice unique.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkVenice is a must if visiting Southern California. Stretching about one a half miles along the manicured sands of the Pacific Ocean, the boardwalk is a large part of what makes Venice unique.
Everything Else
Santa Monica Stairs
699 Adelaide DrGreat workout hotspot with cool shade and friendly people!