Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Art's Table
1002 Montana AveAmazing food, lovely service.
Best Coffee in the area, wonderful service, if you sit outside you can just catch the sunset!
37 locals recommend
Primo Passo Coffee Co
702 Montana AveBest Coffee in the area, wonderful service, if you sit outside you can just catch the sunset!
Everything Else
Pavilions
820 Montana AveWalking distance to get groceries, great fresh produce
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdNeeds no introduction! Walking distance up Montanna Avenue
TOMS Flagship Store
1344 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat coffee shop in middle of super cool Abbot Kinney
Christine Emerson Reed Park
1133 7th StPlay ground suitable for younger kids and tennis courts for hire.
Drybar Santa Monica
1426 Montana AvePerfect blow dry super quick
Outdoor shopping mall with Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and all the usual high street shops you'd expect, cafes and awesome news stand
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeOutdoor shopping mall with Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and all the usual high street shops you'd expect, cafes and awesome news stand
Fun to watch the skaters and there's a sweet little beach just in front of it, a little more sheltered than the main beach on the south side of the breakwater
162 locals recommend
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkFun to watch the skaters and there's a sweet little beach just in front of it, a little more sheltered than the main beach on the south side of the breakwater
Check out the Getty on the way back from Malibu, it's small but beautiful and there's a mummy to keep the kids interested
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyCheck out the Getty on the way back from Malibu, it's small but beautiful and there's a mummy to keep the kids interested
Drinks & Nightlife
Best food in Venice by FAR! Go for brunch at the weekend, it gets super busy later, but perfect place to fuel up before exploring the boardwalk
321 locals recommend
The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayBest food in Venice by FAR! Go for brunch at the weekend, it gets super busy later, but perfect place to fuel up before exploring the boardwalk
Go early as it gets super busy but a fun day out, sip beers in beach chairs or watch the kids play on this charming little beach.
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyGo early as it gets super busy but a fun day out, sip beers in beach chairs or watch the kids play on this charming little beach.
Shopping
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
732 Montana AveFrozen yoghurt... Need I say more!?