Places to go in Santa Monica

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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

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Bonsai Coffee Bar

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

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Calabra

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

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Chez Jay

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

1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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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

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Élephante

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

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

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Espresso Cielo

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

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

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Fia Restaurant

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

2454 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

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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

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goodboybob Coffee Roasters

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

2058 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA

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Ivy at the Shore

Flower-adorned spot frequented by celebrities serving inventive drinks & Californian cuisine.

1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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Kavahana

306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

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La La Land

Bright, stylish small-chain coffee shop with light bites, outdoor seating & an upbeat theme.

1426 Montana Ave #1, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

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LouLou Santa Monica

French-inspired meals, brunch & cocktails served in a cosmopolitan venue with ocean & sunset views.

395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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Meat On Ocean

Surf & turf steakhouse serving a carnivore’s delight of charcuterie, chops & seafood.

1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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Primo Passo Coffee Co

This casual coffeehouse features indoor & outdoor seating, plus a chic, glass-heavy space.

702 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

Sleek sweet shop for creative donuts, from sweet flavors to savory breakfast versions, plus coffee.

631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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Tar & Roses

Moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample wine & beer list.

602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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The Albright

Rustic-chic re-do of a veteran fish house on the pier with local fare, craft beer & communal tables.

258 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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The Curious Palate

Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.

395 Santa Monica Pl 3rd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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The Lobster

Veteran restaurant presenting classic seafood such as Maine lobster against a scenic ocean backdrop.

1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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The Penthouse

Perched atop Huntley Hotel, this trendy American eatery is famed for cocktails & panoramic views.

1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA

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The Surfing Fox

120 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

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Urth Caffe Santa Monica

Bustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats, plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.

2327 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA