Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Excellent hamburger (no substitutions allowed!), sweet potato fries, and craft beer.
344 locals recommend
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveExcellent hamburger (no substitutions allowed!), sweet potato fries, and craft beer.
A foodies delight, and routinely voted one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles.
63 locals recommend
Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire BlvdA foodies delight, and routinely voted one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles.
A great local spot. Excellent friend chicken sandwich. Friendly bartenders and waitstaff. Kitchen open late.
152 locals recommend
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveA great local spot. Excellent friend chicken sandwich. Friendly bartenders and waitstaff. Kitchen open late.
Drinks & Nightlife
Still the place to see and be seen in Santa Monica after 4+ years. Lines can get long on the weekends.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdStill the place to see and be seen in Santa Monica after 4+ years. Lines can get long on the weekends.
Copa d'Oro
217 BroadwayDark bar with craft cocktails. Good happy hour until 8PM.
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveTake the elevator to the rooftop bar for stunning sunset views.
Locals only on the back patio. Decent hamburger. Large beers.
24 locals recommend
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
1615 Ocean Front WalkLocals only on the back patio. Decent hamburger. Large beers.
Sightseeing
Cannot visit Santa Monica without visiting the pier! Ride the ferris wheel or play some Skee ball in the arcade.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierCannot visit Santa Monica without visiting the pier! Ride the ferris wheel or play some Skee ball in the arcade.
Shopping
A world class shopping, dining, and entertainment destination just steps from the Pacific Ocean.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeA world class shopping, dining, and entertainment destination just steps from the Pacific Ocean.