Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Santa Monica Beach

4.5/5(94 reviews)

Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.

Santa Monica Beach
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Santa Monica Pier

4/5(233 reviews)

You'll find beachside kitsch, boardwalk ambiance and carnival fun at this sunbaked LA attraction that’s more than a hundred years old.

Santa Monica Pier
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Third Street Promenade

5/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Monica, you can do some window-shopping at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Third Street Promenade
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Pacific Park

Bring the children to Pacific Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pacific Park
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Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
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Ocean Avenue

Enjoy an outing to Ocean Avenue during your stay in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ocean Avenue

Things to do

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5.5-Hour Exclusive Malibu Stars Homes & Beautiful Beach Tour

฿3,136
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
5.5-Hour Exclusive Malibu Stars Homes & Beautiful Beach Tour
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Perfect 5 1⁄2 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

฿2,995
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Perfect 5 1⁄2 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica
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All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

฿3,348
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles

฿2,960
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles
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LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure

฿2,432
Per adult
LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure
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Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes

฿6,942
Per adult
Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
3.5 out of 5
9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ฿3,424 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿3,424
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
6/10 (5,874 reviews)
"Getting to the hotel from the airport is lacking in Signage. Forget calling the hotel it gets you in a 800 loop. Shuttle buses aren’t posted or direct number to hotel"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
The Pierside Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica
4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
The price is ฿9,514 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿9,514
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (615 reviews)
"Peyton and Tyrel were very accommodating. The service was efficient and we felt home directly. Will come back!!"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

The Pierside Santa Monica
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is ฿8,985 per night from 28 May to 29 May
฿8,985
per night
28 May - 29 May
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Awesome!"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3 out of 5
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
The price is ฿8,655 per night from 16 May to 17 May
฿8,655
per night
16 May - 17 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.6/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel is older but in great condition. Location is great for shopping and the beach and Pacific pier is all within a few minutes of walking."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hotel Carmel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ฿5,254 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿5,254
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (5,878 reviews)
"The property smells clean and the rooms were big and comfortable."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Loews Hollywood Hotel
4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,839 per night from 16 May to 17 May
฿9,839
per night
16 May - 17 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,556 reviews)
"Excellent location in Hollywood! Easy access to the Hollywood Bowl and the Pantages Theater. Rooms were clean and spacious."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Loews Hollywood Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

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Ocean Park

4/5(23 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

Ocean Park
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West Los Angeles

1/5(1 area review)

Visitors to West Los Angeles love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation.

West Los Angeles
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Mar Vista

Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Penmar Golf Course and Walk Streets.

Mar Vista
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Westwood

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Westwood
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Century City

Shopping, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Century City
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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.

Westchester

Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide