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Food Scene
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StStella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StAwesome, amazing bar with brews and gourmet pizza!
Shoop's Delicatessen
2400 Main StBest deli and breakfast ever. Across the street from us :)
Samosa House
11510 Washington BlvdAmazing Indian food, reasonably priced.
Great American bistro with gorgeous brunch and hearty late night meals
48 locals recommend
Ashland Hill
2807 Main StGreat American bistro with gorgeous brunch and hearty late night meals
Best coffee ever ... and on Abbott Kinney (the hippest block in the US according to GQ)
158 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1103 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest coffee ever ... and on Abbott Kinney (the hippest block in the US according to GQ)
Drinks & Nightlife
Basement Tavern
2640 Main StFun music! Amazing drinks! Upscale, east-coast venue
Wonderful happy hour plus a fun, upscale lounge and nightlife spot. Gorgeous Victorian venue ... reminiscent of SurfLodge or Bungalow
96 locals recommend
The Victorian
2640 Main StWonderful happy hour plus a fun, upscale lounge and nightlife spot. Gorgeous Victorian venue ... reminiscent of SurfLodge or Bungalow
Super fun gay bar on the roof of the Victorian. It's beautifully decorated with a great DJ (Andy) and really good drinks!
9 locals recommend
The Birdcage
2640 Main StSuper fun gay bar on the roof of the Victorian. It's beautifully decorated with a great DJ (Andy) and really good drinks!
So this is actually a fantastic restaurant that turns into a very happening scene of locals / young people in the evenings!
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveSo this is actually a fantastic restaurant that turns into a very happening scene of locals / young people in the evenings!
Parks & Nature
Meditation and yoga happen here daily - it's a block behind the apartment!
13 locals recommend
Mary Hotchkiss Park
3rd StreetMeditation and yoga happen here daily - it's a block behind the apartment!
Two blocks away and one of the best beaches in the US!! We're blocks from the sand and also the historic ORIGINAL Muscle Beach! Bars, rings, parallel bars, swings, etc. mean you can get a full workout for free :)
315 locals recommend
Santa Monica Beach
Two blocks away and one of the best beaches in the US!! We're blocks from the sand and also the historic ORIGINAL Muscle Beach! Bars, rings, parallel bars, swings, etc. mean you can get a full workout for free :)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdIconic wholefoods has everything!
Gelson's Market
2627 Lincoln BlvdNice upscale supermarket is Wholefoods isn't your jam
Apparently they have the best selection of wine in Santa Monica! And for a general store, they have an absurd number of really healthy selections (HaloTop, Beanfields chips, sugar free chocolate!!)
L & K Food Market
2127 Main StApparently they have the best selection of wine in Santa Monica! And for a general store, they have an absurd number of really healthy selections (HaloTop, Beanfields chips, sugar free chocolate!!)
Yes, THAT Muscle Beach. Iconic for helping the Terminator get swole
234 locals recommend
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front WalkYes, THAT Muscle Beach. Iconic for helping the Terminator get swole
Sightseeing
Historic route 66 goes out onto the Santa Monica Pier!! Now a fun theme park, the pier has restaurants, rides, and even an old school carousel :)
114 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierHistoric route 66 goes out onto the Santa Monica Pier!! Now a fun theme park, the pier has restaurants, rides, and even an old school carousel :)
Everything Else
Because yoga is one of the activities de jour in Santa Monica ... :) We're 1 block away from one of LA's most iconic yoga studios! Everything from Vinyasa to Kundalini, they've got you covered for a full detox.
73 locals recommend
YogaWorks Main St
2215 Main StBecause yoga is one of the activities de jour in Santa Monica ... :) We're 1 block away from one of LA's most iconic yoga studios! Everything from Vinyasa to Kundalini, they've got you covered for a full detox.
Shopping
This gorgeous outdoor mall has everything! It's also adjoining the 3rd Street Promenade, a lovely scenic shopping street (no cars) that is famous in California
178 locals recommend
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceThis gorgeous outdoor mall has everything! It's also adjoining the 3rd Street Promenade, a lovely scenic shopping street (no cars) that is famous in California