Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Good food and fun energy! You can walk there from the house if you're a walker.
152 locals recommend
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveGood food and fun energy! You can walk there from the house if you're a walker.
Great coffee, and friendly faces. You can walk there from the house.
37 locals recommend
Primo Passo Coffee Co
702 Montana AveGreat coffee, and friendly faces. You can walk there from the house.
FIG
101 Wilshire BlvdGreat happy hour from 5-6, menu is half off
Kreation Organic Kafe
1023 Montana AveOrganic menu with a cozy outdoor vibe
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice outside area and has dancing later in the night. It's a bit younger crowd , 20's-30's
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdNice outside area and has dancing later in the night. It's a bit younger crowd , 20's-30's
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdGood lively crowd and good music
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierA great place to take the kids!
Shopping
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
Montana Avenue
Montana AvenueParks & Nature
My very favorite place to be at sunset. Time it so your walking north as the sun is setting over Malibu
130 locals recommend
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueMy very favorite place to be at sunset. Time it so your walking north as the sun is setting over Malibu
Santa Monica Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world!
Arts & Culture
A must see! Great architecture and wonderful exhibition along with a great permanent collection. And it free!
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrA must see! Great architecture and wonderful exhibition along with a great permanent collection. And it free!