Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
20 locals recommend
El Pollo Loco
1906 Lincoln BlvdFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
Bustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.
256 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StBustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.
Sophisticated, iconic eatery owned by Wolfgang Puck, specializing in Asian-French fusion cuisine.
31 locals recommend
Chinois On Main
2709 Main StSophisticated, iconic eatery owned by Wolfgang Puck, specializing in Asian-French fusion cuisine.
Lively Italian eatery combines organic, locally sourced ingredients in its creative dishes.
39 locals recommend
Via Veneto
3009 Main StLively Italian eatery combines organic, locally sourced ingredients in its creative dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Snug, unpretentious hangout offering British pub grub & beers with sports on TV & karaoke.
9 locals recommend
Britannia Pub
318 Santa Monica BlvdSnug, unpretentious hangout offering British pub grub & beers with sports on TV & karaoke.
Fish 'n' chips are offered along with other British pub classics at this country-inn-style spot.
33 locals recommend
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica BlvdFish 'n' chips are offered along with other British pub classics at this country-inn-style spot.
Landmark local chain serving American & Mexican fare plus all-day breakfasts in Rte. 66-themed digs.
138 locals recommend
Barney's Beanery
1037 Broxton AveLandmark local chain serving American & Mexican fare plus all-day breakfasts in Rte. 66-themed digs.
Parks & Nature
Santa Monica Beach
Essentials
Contemporary market with a range of standard, organic & gourmet grocery items, plus prepared fare. -
108 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2627 Lincoln BlvdContemporary market with a range of standard, organic & gourmet grocery items, plus prepared fare. -