Guidebook for Santa Monica

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Guidebook for Santa Monica

Food Scene

Great vibe, I love going here to work. They have an excellent tea selection!
20 locals recommend
Love Coffee Bar
1732 Ocean Park Blvd
20 locals recommend
Great vibe, I love going here to work. They have an excellent tea selection!
The flagship coffee shop with a cult following - bets place for butter coffee on the west side. PLUS they have an excellent Paleo-friendly menu ;)
29 locals recommend
Bulletproof Cafe Santa Monica
3110 Main St
29 locals recommend
The flagship coffee shop with a cult following - bets place for butter coffee on the west side. PLUS they have an excellent Paleo-friendly menu ;)
Incredible menu (I recommend the scallops) plus great artisanal cocktails. Definitely a good Venice bar scene
260 locals recommend
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington Blvd
260 locals recommend
Incredible menu (I recommend the scallops) plus great artisanal cocktails. Definitely a good Venice bar scene
Excellent menu that rotates seasonally, the chef gives traditional dishes his own personal flair which are usually epic. I'm just glad they keep the key lime tart on the menu year round :)
56 locals recommend
The Upper West
3321 Pico Blvd
56 locals recommend
Excellent menu that rotates seasonally, the chef gives traditional dishes his own personal flair which are usually epic. I'm just glad they keep the key lime tart on the menu year round :)
Great salads for a great price! Huge portions of healthy veggies that will leave you feeling satisfied and beach-ready.
22 locals recommend
Simply Salad
645 W 9th St
22 locals recommend
Great salads for a great price! Huge portions of healthy veggies that will leave you feeling satisfied and beach-ready.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great cocktail selection, hip vibe, plus they have an epic GF mac and cheese with pancetta and jalapenos
199 locals recommend
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
199 locals recommend
Great cocktail selection, hip vibe, plus they have an epic GF mac and cheese with pancetta and jalapenos

Parks & Nature

Great hiking loop that takes into nature while not leaving the city. Great views of Catalina Island and downtown on a clear day.
223 locals recommend
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast Hwy
223 locals recommend
Great hiking loop that takes into nature while not leaving the city. Great views of Catalina Island and downtown on a clear day.

Shopping

An iconic outdoor mall, definitely part of the Santa Monica sight-seeing circuit.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
1595 locals recommend
An iconic outdoor mall, definitely part of the Santa Monica sight-seeing circuit.