Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

Los Angeles

A lifeguard tower on a beach at sunset.
A busy pier with a Ferris wheel, a parking lot full of cars, and a beach in the background.
A busy urban street lined with palm trees and modern buildings, including a hotel and shops.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.
A pier with a Ferris wheel and a roller coaster at sunset.

Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions

A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a lifeguard tower, and mountains in the background.

Santa Monica Beach

9.0/10 (10,272 reviews)
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
See properties

Things to do

LA with Starline Bus

City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes

฿1,683
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
Marina del Rey Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Bottomless Champagne Brunch Cruise

฿3,420
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Bottomless Champagne Brunch Cruise
ae2917ea56584e7da7978b2a97acb30c

City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

฿4,361
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings

LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings

฿3,309
per adult
LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

฿2,886
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Beverly Hills’ Sweet Streets: A Self-Guided Chocolate Tour

Beverly Hills’ Sweet Streets: A Self-Guided Chocolate Tour

฿331
per adult
Beverly Hills’ Sweet Streets: A Self-Guided Chocolate Tour
See all activities in Los Angeles

Top hotels in Downtown 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 ฿8,749 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿8,749
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,404 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View Hotel

3 out of 5
1447 Ocean Ave Santa Monica CA
The price is ฿6,548 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿6,548
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Brilliant stay, the room was clean, tidy and provided with a coffee machine, safe and all the bits you could want for a comfortable stay. The shower was amazing. The balcony and view was a great addition, and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back to stay ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Ocean View Hotel
The Eden

The Eden

4 out of 5
1301 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica CA
The price is ฿9,328 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿9,328
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
The Eden
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿4,020 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,020
per night
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,150 reviews)
"The recently renovated room was very nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
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 ฿7,670 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿7,670
per night
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,539 reviews)
"Great hotel Great shops Location perfect Clean Helpful staff"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿4,245 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,245
per night
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
See all 9,388 properties in Downtown Santa Monica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

Find the best Downtown Santa Monica areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling Las Vegas street with illuminated signs, palm trees, and historic architecture.

Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

A city skyline with tall buildings and palm trees.

Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

A row of tall, ornate street lamps with white globes, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

A green sign with 'KOREATOWN' in white letters, a red lantern, and a traditional roof.

Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

A white church with a bell tower and arched windows.
Photo by Zhou You
Open Photo by Zhou You

Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Lucky Strike Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.

Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide