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

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

Wellness

Hot 8 Yoga

1422 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA