Places to go in Santa Monica

Food & Drink

1212 Santa Monica

Vintage-chic, 2-story restaurant & lounge with world-inspired eats & creative cocktails & infusions.

1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Sports & Recreation

Annenberg Community Beach House

Beach house with historic home, swimming pool, fitness classes, gym, cafe & beach equipment rentals.

415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402, USA

Outdoors

Barnard Way Linear Park

Narrow park above the beach featuring a walking path with water views & many benches.

2440 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Arts & Culture

Bergamot Station Arts Center

Diverse space featuring several art galleries with rotating exhibits, plus spaces for rent.

2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA

Food & Drink

Bonsai Coffee Bar

11573 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA

Food & Drink

Calabra

Proper Hotel (Rooftop, 700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Food & Drink

Chez Jay

Steaks, seafood & stiff drinks served in a nostalgic dining room known for celebrity sightings.

1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Outdoors

Christine Emerson Reed Park

Neighborhood park with tennis & basketball courts, plus a playground for children.

1133 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

Wellness

Cienega Medical - Santa Monica

902 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Nightlife

Circle Bar

Boisterous party destination since 1949 with a sleek bar, DJs & a small, lively dance floor.

2926 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Outdoors

Clover Park

This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.

2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Outdoors

Crescent Bay Park

Tranquil park featuring grassy areas, benches & a pergola, plus views of the ocean.

2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Food & Drink

Dogtown Coffee

Cafe with a surfer-skater vibe serving local coffee blends plus vegan & gluten-free menu choices.

2003 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Outdoors

Dorothy Green Park

This beach-adjacent park features a playground, picnic areas & sculptures, plus restrooms.

2600 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Outdoors

Douglas Park

Popular urban park includes lawn bowling, a playground & 2 tennis courts, plus a rental clubhouse.

2439 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

Shopping

Downtown Santa Monica

Posh shopping district with a range of retailers, dining & entertainment along a stylish promenade.

1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Food & Drink

Élephante

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

1332 2nd St Rooftop, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Food & Drink

Espresso Cielo

Espresso & locally made pastries offered in a sunny coffeehouse with large windows & sidewalk seats.

1431 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Food & Drink

Fia Restaurant

Cocktails, handmade pastas & seasonal fare in a stylish but relaxed space.

2454 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

Food & Drink

FIG RESTAURANT

Farm-to-table restaurant inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel with a pewter bar & communal table.

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Food & Drink

goodboybob Coffee Roasters

Modern espresso bar with sandwiches & pastries, within Tool’s virtual reality studio complex.

2058 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA

Nightlife

Harvelle's

Storied music club presenting blues, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, spoken word, burlesque & more since 1931.

1432 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Family

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks.

1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Family

Holey Moley Golf Club Santa Monica

1315 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA