Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
This coffee is a serious addiction.... We love the Spanish Latte :)
256 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StThis coffee is a serious addiction.... We love the Spanish Latte :)
BREAKFAST!!! :) And Lunch. This is a great little spot - healthy food choices, and even has a small European market. Try the pineapple pancakes!
29 locals recommend
Shoop's Delicatessen
2400 Main StBREAKFAST!!! :) And Lunch. This is a great little spot - healthy food choices, and even has a small European market. Try the pineapple pancakes!
Thai Vegan
2400 Main StTake out Thai food - some of the best in the city. Great prices.
This is the best local bar in the city. Also the oldest bar in the city! Great food - charming atmosphere. All locals.
55 locals recommend
The Galley
2442 Main StThis is the best local bar in the city. Also the oldest bar in the city! Great food - charming atmosphere. All locals.
Family owned and operated little cafe. Great breakfast.
14 locals recommend
Amelia's Espresso & Panini
2645 Main StFamily owned and operated little cafe. Great breakfast.
Fantastic dinner spot - but also has a great take-out breakfast too.. try the homemade english muffins!
85 locals recommend
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StFantastic dinner spot - but also has a great take-out breakfast too.. try the homemade english muffins!
Best street tacos in town. Add Guacamole to everything - you will be very happy.
32 locals recommend
Holy Guacamole
2906 Main StBest street tacos in town. Add Guacamole to everything - you will be very happy.
Ashland Hill
2807 Main StBeer and Wine gastropub. Great selection - fun scene :)
Manchego
2518 Main StRomantic wine bar and restaurant :)
Everything Else
One of the most famous places in the US. Funky, fun, hip - lots of people watching - great place to take photos. See our account on Instagram: @venice_life600 to get an idea :)
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkOne of the most famous places in the US. Funky, fun, hip - lots of people watching - great place to take photos. See our account on Instagram: @venice_life600 to get an idea :)
Iconic shopping, incredible restaurants, art galleries, bars, coffee shops, palm trees - the list goes on. First Fridays is a street festival. A must see.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardIconic shopping, incredible restaurants, art galleries, bars, coffee shops, palm trees - the list goes on. First Fridays is a street festival. A must see.
Sightseeing
One of the most iconic places in the world. Always something going on - concerts, festivals, and of course the amusement park. See more at our Instagram account: @venice_life600
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierOne of the most iconic places in the world. Always something going on - concerts, festivals, and of course the amusement park. See more at our Instagram account: @venice_life600
Shopping
Beautiful outdoor street-mall filled with flagship stores and restaurants, famers markets, street performers. Can't miss!
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeBeautiful outdoor street-mall filled with flagship stores and restaurants, famers markets, street performers. Can't miss!
High end mall - stunning views from the roof deck. Movie theater, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, Tiffany, Rolex etc.
178 locals recommend
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceHigh end mall - stunning views from the roof deck. Movie theater, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, Tiffany, Rolex etc.
Parks & Nature
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveSmall city park - with great views, stunning landscaping.
Small local park with ocean views. Families, dogs, peace and quiet :)
13 locals recommend
Mary Hotchkiss Park
3rd StreetSmall local park with ocean views. Families, dogs, peace and quiet :)