What's it like in Pico?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Monica's Pico neighborhood. Are you looking for Pico travel tips? Be sure to check out Santa Monica Place and Third Street Promenade while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Pico?

Based on our traveler data, Ocean View Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Pico. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach, and it offers a cafe and free WiFi.

How many hotels will I find in Pico?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Monica, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 74 Pico hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pico, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Pico.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Pico?

To access more information about updating your trip to Pico or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Santa Monica neighborhood?

While you're in Pico, a shopping trip to Santa Monica Place, Third Street Promenade, or Main Street Santa Monica, might be the perfect place to find that souvenir you've been looking for. You could also plan a visit to Bergamot Station Arts Center or Harvelle's while you're in the neighborhood. Favorite places to visit in the surrounding area include Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier. While you're out sightseeing, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center and Trip are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Monica.

How can I get around Pico and the greater Santa Monica area?

If you want to see more of the city, 17th Street/SMC Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include 26th Street/Bergamot Station and Downtown Santa Monica Station.

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A modern outdoor seating area with a built-in fire feature and a glass railing.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

Pico

Philip

AED 920 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, balconies, and a modern design.

2. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Pico

Sahar

AED 1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL CARMEL." There are potted plants and a red carpet leading to the entrance.

3. Hotel Carmel

Pico

Jake

AED 615 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a modern design, featuring a long bar, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Pico

Diana

AED 954 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a table with a fruit platter, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

5. Ocean View Hotel

Pico

somkait

AED 952 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A rooftop terrace with sun loungers and a view of the cityscape.

6. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Pico

Kymberly

AED 935 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a seating area with cushions, and a decorative wall.

7. Viceroy Santa Monica

Pico

Richard

AED 1,474 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

8. The Pierside Santa Monica

Pico

Timothy

AED 1,141 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, illuminated signage, and a visible exit sign.

9. Shore Hotel

Pico

Anthony

AED 1,464 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a beach.

10. The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Pico

Eric

AED 2,100 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An aerial view of a coastal city with a pier extending into the ocean, featuring a large Ferris wheel and a ship docked at the pier's end.

11. Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Pico

Hugh

AED 979 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious courtyard with a central fountain, seating areas, and string lights.

12. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Pico

Rachel

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting of a sunset, a blue carpet, and a door leading to a bathroom.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Monica

Mid-City, 1.8 km from Pico

Maggie

AED 622 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bathroom with a glass shower, a sink with a mirror, and a view of the beach.

14. Venice V Hotel

3.7 km from Pico

Pamela

AED 1,086 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a city view.

15. Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

11.7 km from Pico

Channel

AED 576 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building.

16. Hyatt House LAX/Century Blvd

11.7 km from Pico

Dan Martin

AED 615 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A high-rise restaurant with leather booths and tables, large windows offering city views.

17. Hotel Angeleno

5.8 km from Pico

Alice

AED 784 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, marble columns, and a chandelier. There are seating areas with colorful cushions and a large window offering a view of greenery outside.

18. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

11.5 km from Pico

Jasmine

AED 593 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand staircase with marble steps leading to a reception area.

19. Hilton Los Angeles Airport

12.1 km from Pico

Sydney

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel with a courtyard entrance, palm trees, and multiple floors.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

11.3 km from Pico

Qing

AED 658 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Pico

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 429 reviews	View
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 982 reviews	View
Ocean View Hotel	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,431 reviews	View
The Pierside Santa Monica	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,490 reviews	View

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Mid City

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Koreatown

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