Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

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Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
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Popular places to visit

Santa Monica Beach

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
Santa Monica Pier which includes rides

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
Third Street Promenade

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
Pacific Park

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
Heal the Bay Aquarium

Heal the Bay Aquarium

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

Heal the Bay Aquarium
Tongva Park

Tongva Park

Tongva Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Monica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Tongva Park

Things to do

LA with Starline Bus

City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿1,757
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Santa Monica: Ghosts and Phantoms of the Pier Walking Tour

Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour

฿1,038
per adult
Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

฿3,082
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

฿973
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

฿389
per adult
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier

Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica Tour from Las Vegas

฿9,408
per adult
Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica Tour from Las Vegas
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

The Pierside Santa Monica

The Pierside Santa Monica

4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
The price is ฿8,741 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿8,741
฿11,980 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,319 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Walking distance to beach and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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 ฿9,066 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿9,066
฿10,670 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,131 reviews)
Family Friendly
"Check in was quick and easy. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Location was close to the beach and the surrounding area felt safe and walkable. My family stayed in the king suite and the setup was perfect, it was almost like having two separate spaces which was great for traveling with a teenager. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View Hotel

3 out of 5
1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
The price is ฿7,424 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿7,424
฿9,847 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"we were very happy with our experience and will visit again!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Ocean View Hotel
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ฿4,830 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿4,830
฿5,613 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,526 reviews)
Great stay
"Great location for public transportation and food options!!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ฿4,519 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,519
฿5,254 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,809 reviews)
"All was great, nice help from Paola on counter"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ฿5,155 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿5,155
฿5,989 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,018 reviews)
"Parking should be provided"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
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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)

Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

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 Ballona Wetlands 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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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
Melrose Avenue showing shopping, fashion and signage

West Hollywood

If you're spending some time in West Hollywood, Melrose Avenue and Sunset Strip are top sights worth seeing.

West Hollywood

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