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What to do
Looking for things to do in Santa Monica? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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U.S. Route 66
4.8
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90 Review
Night view
Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
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590 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
CA-1
4.8
/5
499 Review
Night view
Third Street Promenade
4.7
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17 Review
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Santa Monica, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Regent Santa Monica Beach
4.8
/5
84 Review
Hilton Santa Monica
4.5
/5
241 Review
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Santa Monica
4.3
/5
57 Review
Viceroy Santa Monica
4.4
/5
119 Review
Courtyard Santa Monica
4.2
/5
114 Review
Santa Monica Pier Apartments
4.0
/5
5 Review
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica
4.1
/5
50 Review
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
4.3
/5
76 Review
Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection
4.4
/5
111 Review
The Pierside Santa Monica
4.4
/5
130 Review
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
4.4
/5
71 Review
Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Monica
3.7
/5
130 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Santa Monica dishes and foodie spots.
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Citrin Restaurant
4.0
/5
6 Review
Fusion cuisine
Avg. €148/person
MÉLISSE
4.6
/5
18 Review
Western cuisine
Prime location
Avg. €264/person
Orla by Michael Mina
4.4
/5
10 Review
Fusion cuisine
Avg. €94/person
The Lobster
4.1
/5
35 Review
Seafood
Terrace
Avg. €89/person
Rustic Canyon
4.7
/5
10 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. €44/person
Meat On Ocean
4.0
/5
4 Review
Seafood
Sunset
Avg. €44/person
Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe
4.0
/5
20 Review
Seafood
Avg. €49/person
Perry's Café & Beach Rentals - Santa Monica 2400
4.3
/5
7 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. €13/person
Cora's Coffee Shoppe
4.1
/5
7 Review
Latin American cuisine
Avg. €17/person
Satdha, Plant Based Thai Kitchen
4.4
/5
7 Review
Vegetarian
Avg. €17/person
Joe's Pizza
4.5
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. €9/person
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
4.6
/5
7 Review
Japanese cuisine
Avg. €25/person
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Venice Beach
4.3
/5
150 Review
Beaches and shores
Surfing
The Getty
4.7
/5
550 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Night view
The Getty Villa
4.8
/5
62 Review
Rodeo Dr
4.3
/5
111 Review
Petersen Automotive Museum
4.2
/5
65 Review
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
4.9
/5
7 Review
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
4.7
/5
203 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Night view
Sunset Blvd
4.2
/5
180 Review
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
4.4
/5
188 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Night view
TCL Chinese Theatre
4.6
/5
237 Review
Historic landmark
Dolby Theatre
4.4
/5
211 Review
Performances
Ovation Hollywood
4.9
/5
54 Review
Night view
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Santa Monica
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Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8
/5
8,206 Review
Amusement parks
Disneyland Park California
4.7
/5
2,297 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
USS Midway Museum
4.7
/5
1,679 Review
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6
/5
201 Review
Science & technology museums
SeaWorld San Diego
4.6
/5
764 Review
Zoos & aquariums
LEGOLAND California
4.7
/5
321 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
San Diego Zoo
4.5
/5
201 Review
Night view
Zoos & aquariums
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4
/5
110 Review
Zoos & aquariums
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.7
/5
85 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Six Flags Magic Mountain
4.8
/5
192 Review
Amusement parks
Knott's Berry Farm
4.5
/5
67 Review
Amusement parks
Los Angeles Zoo
4.4
/5
82 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Santa Monica
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The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection
9.7
/5
77 Review
Rosewood Miramar Beach
9.4
/5
52 Review
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
43 Review
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
126 Review
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel
9.2
/5
122 Review
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
113 Review
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Review
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
103 Review
El Encanto, Santa Barbara
9.3
/5
70 Review
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.6
/5
50 Review
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Disneyland Hotel
8.9
/5
50 Review
Legoland Castle Hotel
8.4
/5
46 Review
Omni la Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
8.4
/5
103 Review
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
9.3
/5
134 Review
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
113 Review
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
9.0
/5
106 Review
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
9.1
/5
116 Review
Ojai Valley Inn
9.3
/5
102 Review
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
94 Review
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8.3
/5
123 Review
Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Review
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.6
/5
50 Review
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The Surfrider Malibu
8.8
/5
102 Review
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
113 Review
Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club
9.3
/5
52 Review
Balboa Bay Resort
8.9
/5
107 Review
VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa
9.6
/5
136 Review
The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Review
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
9.1
/5
109 Review
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
103 Review
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
9.2
/5
94 Review
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
8.9
/5
106 Review
Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Review
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
8.8
/5
97 Review
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Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
43 Review
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
55 Review
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
89 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.3
/5
47 Review
The Charlie West Hollywood
9.5
/5
58 Review
The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles
8.6
/5
97 Review
Fox & Swan Chalet
9.8
/5
14 Review
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
8.8
/5
113 Review
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
9.0
/5
110 Review
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The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
113 Review
L Ermitage Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
124 Review
Kimpton La Peer West Hollywood
8.5
/5
104 Review
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
8.0
/5
53 Review
Sunset Marquis Hotel
9.1
/5
107 Review
1 Hotel West Hollywood
8.0
/5
118 Review
The Sun Rose West Hollywood
8.9
/5
113 Review
Silver Lake Pool & Inn
8.9
/5
102 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8.8
/5
62 Review
Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.0
/5
108 Review
Conrad Los Angeles
9.3
/5
240 Review
Hotel Californian
9.2
/5
106 Review
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The Peninsula Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
126 Review
Conrad Los Angeles
9.3
/5
240 Review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.2
/5
110 Review
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
8.7
/5
101 Review
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Review
Hotel del Coronado
8.5
/5
112 Review
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The Resort at Pelican Hill
9.5
/5
114 Review
Montage Laguna Beach
9.1
/5
103 Review
Omni la Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
8.4
/5
103 Review
La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
9.0
/5
107 Review
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The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
8.9
/5
137 Review
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
55 Review
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
89 Review
L Ermitage Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
124 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.3
/5
47 Review
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
85 Review
1 Hotel West Hollywood
8.0
/5
118 Review
Chateau Marmont
8.8
/5
40 Review
Malibu Beach Inn
9.4
/5
86 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8.8
/5
62 Review
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
113 Review
Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club
9.3
/5
52 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Santa Monica
Exhibitions & events
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Concerts
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Performances
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Exhibitions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Sightseeing bus
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Spa/massage
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Shooting
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Cycling
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Parks
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Water sports
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Surfing
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Rafting
Popular Attractions in Santa Monica
Dorothy Green Park
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Olga's Facials
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Richard Heller Gallery
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Cambridge Art Gallery
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Burke Williams Day Spa
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Santa Monica Art Museum _SMAM_
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Mt Olive Lutheran Church
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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
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The Amazing Santa Monica Race
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Ashland Park
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City Garage Theatre
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Santa Monica Public Library
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Annenberg Community Beach House
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Infuse Wellness Center - Santa Monica
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Perry's Café & Beach Rentals - Santa Monica 2400
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Barney’s Beanery
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Burger Lounge
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Back on the Beach Cafe
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Huckleberry Bakery & Cafe
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O'Briens Irish Pub
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