Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Santa Monica
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions
Things to do

Los Angeles Chargers Football Game at SoFi Stadium

City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket

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

Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops

Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Loews Hollywood Hotel
"The hotel is always a fun place to stay. Love the pool and happy hour!"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Our room was pretty load from outside noise a lot of back up beeping from shuttles very early in the morning we had room 310 so we were right above the entrance other then that was a very short one night stay and was satisfactory"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
"El par queo de carro no megusto"
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"Excellent stay! The staff were very helpful and the bistro was great. A plus that it stays open 24 hours. Great room. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Worth every penny."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
"Clean room, soft bed, close to the airport. Parking is a nightmare, it's easier to park across the street at the big parking lot."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



























