Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide
Los Angeles
Visit Downtown Santa Monica
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions
Things to do
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
Los Angeles Rams Football Game at SoFi Stadium
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
LA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Beverly Hills’ Sweet Streets: A Self-Guided Chocolate Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean View Hotel
"Great location and the staff are super helpful and friendly. Even though it’s on the main strip, noise levels inside the room were fine."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hotel Burbank
"The staff is not friendly, they are very to the point and all about making sure that you initial their policy on their iPad and pay all the charges for the room, the incidental hold and parking. Then you get into the room and it’s 82 degrees and the air is shut off. Yes, you can turn it on but you ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
"Can’t beat the location. The bed was super comfy."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"Tired old hotel that needs an update and better cleaning. I had to stay near the airport so that worked, but I'll go elsewhere next time."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
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.
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.
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.
