Liz's Beachy Retreat Guidebook for Santa Monica and more fun stuff
Movie Theatres & Moving...like Exercise!!!!
Industry speakers preview their films here in person. Film buffs love their film line up.
57 locals recommend
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana AveIndustry speakers preview their films here in person. Film buffs love their film line up.
AMC Santa Monica 7
1310 3rd StMovies, movies, movies
SoulCycle
120 Wilshire BoulevardIf exersize is your thing...my guests love it!!!!!
Comedy Clubs
The Groundlings Theatre
7307 Melrose AveExcellent sketch comedy
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose AveThis is a 21 and up comedy club.
A bit of a drive in to Hollywood but if the right talent is performing it's well worth it! 21 and older
225 locals recommend
The Comedy Store
8433 Sunset BlvdA bit of a drive in to Hollywood but if the right talent is performing it's well worth it! 21 and older
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveHighly recommended for cutting edge comedy.
I go to this comedy club the most...Just love it.
See website for show line up!
http://fanaticsalon.com/
See Top Tune, All Girl Review and many other shows...mostly Second City performers. 21 and older
The FanaticSalon Theater | Culver City Indie Comedy & Music
3815 Sawtelle BoulevardI go to this comedy club the most...Just love it.
See website for show line up!
http://fanaticsalon.com/
See Top Tune, All Girl Review and many other shows...mostly Second City performers. 21 and older
Excellent comedy right here in Santa Monica for stand up & improv shows. I recommend buying tickets online since some shows sell out. This is a 21 an older venue.
Stand up, writer, producer Neal Brennan performs often on Tuesday at 8pm with well known drop in guests!
Good beer and wine menu at reasonable prices!
20 locals recommend
Westside Comedy Theater
1323-A 3rd StExcellent comedy right here in Santa Monica for stand up & improv shows. I recommend buying tickets online since some shows sell out. This is a 21 an older venue.
Stand up, writer, producer Neal Brennan performs often on Tuesday at 8pm with well known drop in guests!
Good beer and wine menu at reasonable prices!
Clothes Shopping!!!!!
T.J. Maxx
1251 4th StA great shopping experience for very little $.
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura BlvdOutlet shopping galore!
You name it, it's here...the famous 3rd Street Promenade. At the end ot the promenade is the Santa Monica Place. An enclosed mall for all weather shopping!
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeYou name it, it's here...the famous 3rd Street Promenade. At the end ot the promenade is the Santa Monica Place. An enclosed mall for all weather shopping!
Santa Monica Place. An enclosed mall for all weather shopping!
178 locals recommend
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place Santa Monica Place. An enclosed mall for all weather shopping!
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel DrDesigner brands for less!
Citron
1615 Montana AveUnique silks!
TEXTURE the sweater store
716 Montana AveUnique womens fashion. You'll love it! Ask for Jane.
Essentials
I shop here the most for my foods supplies. They have a good pharmacy too.
Ask me for the discount number for you to use.
226 locals recommend
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveI shop here the most for my foods supplies. They have a good pharmacy too.
Ask me for the discount number for you to use.
This is a fancy Vons in walking distance from home. Ask me for the discount number for you to use.
154 locals recommend
Pavilions
820 Montana AveThis is a fancy Vons in walking distance from home. Ask me for the discount number for you to use.
Sparkling Coin Laundry Services
11927 W Pico Blvd24 hour turnaround time
Ogden's Cleaners
926 Montana AveI use this for all the bed linens here at Liz's Beachy Retreat!
Trader Joe’s
2300 Wilshire BlvdAre you kidding...it's Trader Joe's!!!!
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdA Big Whole Foods store.
CVS
11941 San Vicente BlvdLocal drugstore in walking distance from my place.
Food Scene
Excellent food! Higher end and they have an Early Bird dinner which is 50% off. Check out the the days & times online. Everyone raves about it. Very Country Club feel in the Fairmont Hotel!
37 locals recommend
FIG
101 Wilshire BlvdExcellent food! Higher end and they have an Early Bird dinner which is 50% off. Check out the the days & times online. Everyone raves about it. Very Country Club feel in the Fairmont Hotel!
Father's Office
1018 Montana Aveand bar...best burger on the Westside but no ketsup is served!
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveOh, a very very busy place!!! California American food.
Excellent California American cuisine. Great RIBS! Contemporary atmosphere!
50 locals recommend
Hillstone
202 Wilshire BlvdExcellent California American cuisine. Great RIBS! Contemporary atmosphere!
El Cholo
1025 Wilshire BlvdBest Margaritas as well as delicious Mexican cuisine
Marmalade Cafe
710 Montana AveDelicious food and great french market atmosphere!
My favorite California cuisine place to have lunch or dinner! All rave about it!! Do not be afraid of the long line-it moves quickly.
432 locals recommend
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdMy favorite California cuisine place to have lunch or dinner! All rave about it!! Do not be afraid of the long line-it moves quickly.
They deliver! Excellent thai food! Ribs are killer! Excellent Spicy mint noodle too!
13 locals recommend
Poom Thai Cuisine
2204 Lincoln BlvdThey deliver! Excellent thai food! Ribs are killer! Excellent Spicy mint noodle too!
Killer ribs for take out or eat in. Gets very crowded!Have them deliver and order early!!!
154 locals recommend
Baby Blues BBQ - Venice
444 Lincoln BlvdKiller ribs for take out or eat in. Gets very crowded!Have them deliver and order early!!!
Want to see a bit of Malibu and grab some great fresh fish? This is the place! Great food, good prices! Great atmosphere!!
90 locals recommend
Reel Inn Malibu
18661 Pacific Coast HwyWant to see a bit of Malibu and grab some great fresh fish? This is the place! Great food, good prices! Great atmosphere!!
Gotta get a burger here! Unique atmosphere! Superb Salted Caramel Shake!
28 locals recommend
Pono Burger
829 BroadwayGotta get a burger here! Unique atmosphere! Superb Salted Caramel Shake!
This is a MUST!!!!!Only open for breakfast and lunch but you can sit at one of their tables under and umbrella and have your food served to you right there...with your toes wiggling in the sand! This is a must do!!
39 locals recommend
Back on the Beach Cafe
445 CA-1This is a MUST!!!!!Only open for breakfast and lunch but you can sit at one of their tables under and umbrella and have your food served to you right there...with your toes wiggling in the sand! This is a must do!!
Burger Lounge
8539 Sunset BlvdThis is very popular! My guests rave about it!
Breakfast and lunch only. Very 30'-50's retro. I love it. Mostly regulars dine here!
20 locals recommend
Snug Harbor
2323 Wilshire BlvdBreakfast and lunch only. Very 30'-50's retro. I love it. Mostly regulars dine here!
My guests RAVE about this place for breakfast! Excellent desserts which they are best known for!
107 locals recommend
Sweet Lady Jane Bakery
1631 Montana AveMy guests RAVE about this place for breakfast! Excellent desserts which they are best known for!
Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica BlvdMy guests rave about it! Hip!
Umami Burger Santa Monica
525 BroadwayGuests have said this is the best better burger joint!
Dunkin'
1132 Wilshire BlvdOften you will see a line to get in!
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayGreat food that's around the corner from my place!
Fantastic unique flavors like chocolate with crushed pistachio nuts on top!!!!
40 locals recommend
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
631 Wilshire BlvdFantastic unique flavors like chocolate with crushed pistachio nuts on top!!!!
My absolute favorite! Hawaiian style Sushi in a bowl with tons of savory and sweet bits to add on!!! Oh YUM!!!!!
34 locals recommend
Sweetfin
829 BroadwayMy absolute favorite! Hawaiian style Sushi in a bowl with tons of savory and sweet bits to add on!!! Oh YUM!!!!!
Dressy casual but so worth it. Best seafood and steaks with an awesome atmosphere and killer view of the Palisades Park! Make reservations
104 locals recommend
Water Grill
544 S Grand AveDressy casual but so worth it. Best seafood and steaks with an awesome atmosphere and killer view of the Palisades Park! Make reservations
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdAll my guests enjoy Misfits! 21 and up
Geoffreys
27400 Pacific Coast HwyHigh end dining in an spectacular local with dynamite views!
$$$
This is located in the famous Paradise Cove, location backdrop to the TV show Rockford Files that starred James Garner.
Surfside tropical drinks & American fare in an enclosed, airy cafe with some tables on the sand. Has seafood and barbeque too! Opens at 8AM and you can rent beach time too! A must for California sun, fun and food! Parking can be pricey so check the info on their website!
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyThis is located in the famous Paradise Cove, location backdrop to the TV show Rockford Files that starred James Garner.
Surfside tropical drinks & American fare in an enclosed, airy cafe with some tables on the sand. Has seafood and barbeque too! Opens at 8AM and you can rent beach time too! A must for California sun, fun and food! Parking can be pricey so check the info on their website!
T's Thai
1215 4th StEveryone says it's the best Thai food even my Thai guests have said so!
Great prices on the hand rolls and celebrity sightings too!
24 locals recommend
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
120 BroadwayGreat prices on the hand rolls and celebrity sightings too!
Grass fed beef on a super delicious juicy burger!!!!
I totally recommend the Key Lime Pie for dessert!!!!!
10 locals recommend
HiHo Cheeseburger
1320 2nd StGrass fed beef on a super delicious juicy burger!!!!
I totally recommend the Key Lime Pie for dessert!!!!!
Greens up! Salads
912 Montana AveFantastics salads! Love this place!
Parks & Nature
Dockweiler Beach Charging Sta
12000 Vista Del MarGreat beach! And have lunch in Playa Del Rey!
Lovely long drive on the Pacific Coast Highway to get to this well known beach along the California coast!
299 locals recommend
Zuma Beach
Lovely long drive on the Pacific Coast Highway to get to this well known beach along the California coast!
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2700 Lincoln BlvdMy guest Jaana says good service and reasonable pricing!
Download the app for all the locations where you can pick up your bike and pricing.
17 locals recommend
Bike Share Connect
Download the app for all the locations where you can pick up your bike and pricing.
Free 2 hour car rental in an electric car!
Extra hours of start at $6 bucks!!!!
Only 20 cars available and only in Santa Monica, CA.
Waive
312 Arizona AveFree 2 hour car rental in an electric car!
Extra hours of start at $6 bucks!!!!
Only 20 cars available and only in Santa Monica, CA.