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 large Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a kite in the sky at a theme park.

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.
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Things to do

LA with Starline Bus

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

฿1,713
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
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City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

฿4,037
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Los Angeles Chargers Football Game at SoFi Stadium

Los Angeles Chargers Football Game at SoFi Stadium

฿4,525
per adult
Los Angeles Chargers Football Game at SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

฿835
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket
Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops

Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops

฿1,708
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops
Half Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica

Half Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica

฿2,057
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Half Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica
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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 ฿8,544 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿8,544
฿10,086 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,436 reviews)
"We’re able to accommodate a system error easily. Made it work for our family and everyone slept comfortably."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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 ฿6,346 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿6,346
฿8,721 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Ocean View 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 ฿5,119 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,119
฿7,123 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (3,222 reviews)
"Beautiful and interesting property"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿4,107 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿4,107
฿4,776 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿7,121 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿7,121
฿9,454 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
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 ฿4,202 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,202
฿4,884 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (4,972 reviews)
"I like how the foyer area had plenty of room to sit down relax even get a drink at the bar. What I didn’t like is the automatic 20% gratuity tax added to your bill when you bought something to drink or eat. The whole tipping culture in America has been taken too far."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
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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 cityscape at dusk with illuminated skyscrapers and a sunset sky.

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 city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent dome structure in the foreground.

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