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.
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Things to do

LA with Starline Bus

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

฿1,886
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

฿4,361
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
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
Prison Break

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

฿1,557
per adult
The Escape Game LA: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Century City
Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket - Los Angeles

Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket - Los Angeles

฿1,390
per adult
Sloomoo Institute Entry Ticket - Los Angeles
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View Hotel

3 out of 5
1447 Ocean Ave Santa Monica CA
The price is ฿6,575 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,575
฿8,959 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Speechless, because thats how perfect it was!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Ocean View Hotel
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿3,766 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,766
฿4,378 total
24 Aug - 25 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,089 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿5,089
฿5,706 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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! (6,176 reviews)
"The room was okay. Very spacious."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hotel Burbank
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is ฿7,274 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿7,274
฿9,611 total
30 Aug - 31 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! (5,438 reviews)
"Very polite and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 18 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 ฿5,027 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,027
฿6,996 total
24 Aug - 25 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! (3,128 reviews)
"Convenient location, very comfortable & clean rooms and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 17 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 ฿4,130 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,130
฿4,800 total
23 Aug - 24 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! (4,804 reviews)
"Wasn’t very clean."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 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.
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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.

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.

Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide