Downtown Santa Monica, CA
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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
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Convenient location, friendly front desk staff and lovely lobby and ball rooms. The rooms could use an update. There were holes in the wall from previous bathroom hardware and stained carpet.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
I was pleased with everything. Very good place to stay for the price. The room was nice, and I liked the lighting. WIFI and breakfast included was great. Did have one issue where the TV randomly stopped working on the morning of my check out, but I don't care enough about that to lower the ...
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Incredible nice and helpful staff, great location in Hollywood and very clean and safe
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
Hotel Burbank
Everything was great except the shower did not work correctly. The handle for the shower did not pull up all of the way. The train was a little noisy.
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
Biltmore Los Angeles
Spectacular shared areas. Really loved the history. Room was adequate. Great location.
Reviewed on 12 November 2025
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Great location. Shuttle was great.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
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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 Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.
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
- Pacific Park
- Santa Monica Place
- Original Muscle Beach
- Heal the Bay Aquarium
- Santa Monica Visitor Center
- International Chess Park
- Santa Monica History Museum
- Tongva Park
- Fidelity Arts
- City Garage Theatre
- Camera Obscura
- OnRope Consulting
- Main Street Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Palisades Park
