Downtown Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles
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Popular places to visit
Santa Monica Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Santa Monica Beach, a popular beach in Santa Monica. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Santa Monica Pier
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Santa Monica Pier, a favorite shopping spot in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Third Street Promenade
During your trip to Santa Monica, you can enjoy retail therapy at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Pacific Park
Bring the family to Pacific Park and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Heal the Bay Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.
Tongva Park
Tongva Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Monica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Every single staff memeber was amazing, professional, and sweet! The atmosphere more like visiting family than going to a hotel. Highly recommend this place!
Reviewed on 17 November 2025
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Great, clean room, nice staff. Hotel amenities minimal.
Reviewed on 21 November 2025
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
YES
Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Courteous staff in every department of the hotel. The room was clean and spacious with comfy beds.
Reviewed on 21 November 2025
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Food was great.
Reviewed on 17 November 2025
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
Room was nice and clean as expected, the ac worked excellent in our room and the living room area. Staff was really nice, the front desk does have umbrellas they let you borrow. Came in clutch when walking to our concert at the crypto arena! Valet is super fast, you have to request your car in person ...
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Popular with sunbathers, surfers, and volleyball players, Ocean Park beach offers a beachside path for joggers and bikers, while parks provide playgrounds and picnicking areas. Main Street hosts a weekly farmer's market and features boutiques and restaurants.
West Los Angeles
Divided by Interstate 405, this residential and commercial area boasts the vibrant Sawtelle Boulevard, a prominent food street, and Stoner Recreation Center with various sports facilities and a waterpark.
Brentwood
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Mar Vista
While Mar Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walk Streets and Santa Monica Beach.
Westwood
Home to UCLA, this neighborhood offers shopping, dining, and entertainment in Westwood Village. Explore cultural gems like the Hammer Museum and Geffen Playhouse Theater, or visit "Little Persia" on Westwood Boulevard.
Century City
Shopping, restaurants, and beaches are some highlights of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring.
Downtown Santa Monica, CA
- Santa Monica Beach
- Santa Monica Pier
- Third Street Promenade
- Ocean Avenue
- Santa Monica Place
- Pacific Park
- Original Muscle Beach
- Heal the Bay Aquarium
- Santa Monica Visitor Center
- International Chess Park
- Tongva Park
- Santa Monica History Museum
- Fidelity Arts
- City Garage Theatre
- Camera Obscura
- OnRope Consulting
- Main Street Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Palisades Park
