Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Santa Monica Beach

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

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

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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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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Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

฿2,890
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour
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Los Angeles Personal Photoshoot and Workshop

฿9,162
Per adult
Los Angeles Personal Photoshoot and Workshop
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Santa Monica Surf Trip

฿5,216
Per adult
Santa Monica Surf Trip
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Santa Monica Pier Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿352
Per adult
Santa Monica Pier Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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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 ฿3,720 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿3,720
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6/10 (6,049 reviews)
Room was dated but comfortable bed
"The hotel was dated. Spotted a couple of holes in the wall as we were walking to our room. The room itself was clean and bed was comfortable. Bathroom door was hard to shut. Plenty of places to eat around the hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 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 ฿11,431 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿11,431
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (610 reviews)
"Bartender was very nice “Josh” room nice and clean good finesse room."

Reviewed on 29 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 ฿9,422 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
฿9,422
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"We love that it’s in walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. It’s close to the highway. However, I didn’t like that it cost 55 bucks a day to park and its valet only. Also, I had to put down a 500 dollar deposit but it would cover the valet parking. The great part was, staff let ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3 out of 5
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
The price is ฿9,808 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿9,808
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"This hotel is actually very nice and a great value. Ignore some of the negative online reviews as they are overly dramatic."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Carmel
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ฿4,402 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿4,402
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (5,027 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Hotel Burbank
Hotel Burbank
3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,767 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
฿5,767
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,939 reviews)
"good community"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Hotel Burbank
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

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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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Brentwood

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Brentwood
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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 Walk Streets and Venice Beach.

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

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