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

฿1,908
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
ae2917ea56584e7da7978b2a97acb30c

City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

฿4,410
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

฿3,347
per adult
LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

฿837
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket
Beverly Hills’ Sweet Streets: A Self-Guided Chocolate Tour

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

฿334
per adult
Beverly Hills’ Sweet Streets: A Self-Guided Chocolate Tour
Prison Break

The Escape Game LA: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Century City

฿1,573
per adult
The Escape Game LA: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Century City
See all activities in Los Angeles

Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿3,636 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,636
฿4,226 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank

3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave Burbank CA
The price is ฿5,346 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,346
฿5,992 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,150 reviews)
"The hotel was well appointed and the staff were very helpful when questions or needs arose. I have stayed at Hotel Burbank on several occasions and will continue to do so in the future."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Burbank
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿7,285 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿7,285
฿9,623 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (5,404 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿5,316 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,316
฿7,332 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,107 reviews)
"Nice hotel, enjoyed the amenities!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
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 ฿4,137 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,137
฿4,806 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,721 reviews)
"Giated"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
1020 S Figueroa Street Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿4,362 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿4,362
฿6,222 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,840 reviews)
"Little price"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
See all 9,530 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 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. HHLA 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.

The Hollywood sign on a hill with a clear blue sky.
Photo by Paco Garzón
Open Photo by Paco Garzón

Hollywood Hills

You'll enjoy the mountain views and live music in Hollywood Hills. You might want to make time for a stop at Hollywood Bowl or Runyon Canyon Park.

Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide