Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA
Places to go in Santa Monica
64 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Wellness
Hot 8 Yoga
1422 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Outdoors
Hotchkiss Park
This small park surrounded by trees features a sloping lawn with a path & partial ocean views.
3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Wellness
Hotel Casa del Mar
1920s oceanfront hotel with serene rooms & suites, plus a lounge, 2 eateries & a wellness spa.
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Food & Drink
Ivy at the Shore
Flower-adorned spot frequented by celebrities serving inventive drinks & Californian cuisine.
1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Food & Drink
Kavahana
306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Food & Drink
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
Food & Drink
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
Outdoors
Marine Park
A park that features an auditorium, playground, picnic areas, lighted fields & athletic courts.
1406 Marine St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Food & Drink
Meat On Ocean
Surf & turf steakhouse serving a carnivore’s delight of charcuterie, chops & seafood.
1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Arts & Culture
MountainGate Country Club
12445 Mountaingate Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
Arts & Culture
Museum of Flying
Museum exploring Southern California's aviation history through historic aircraft & artifacts.
3100 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Arts & Culture
Museum of Illusions
1232 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Outdoors
Ocean View Park
Busy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.
2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Arts & Culture
Original Muscle Beach Santa Monica
Beach workout area, dating to the 1930s, with popular public bars, rings & ropes over the sand.
Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Family
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic Ferris wheel.
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Family
Pacific Wheel
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Outdoors
Palisades Park
This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.
Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Sports & Recreation
Pilatesmith - Santa Monica - Athletic Pilates Club
2110 Main St #100, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Family
Playland Arcade
Traditional oceanfront arcade on a pier with skee-ball lanes, retro video games & more.
350 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Food & Drink
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
Wellness
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Upmarket hotel featuring modern rooms & suites, plus a rooftop pool, dining & a bar.
700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Wellness
Santa Monica Yoga
1640 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Arts & Culture
Shutters on the Beach
Polished beachfront hotel offering elegant dining & a casual cafe/bar, plus an outdoor pool & a spa.
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Food & Drink
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