Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
1736 Ocean Park BlvdGreat Food, Craft Cocktails, Awesome Wine Selection
Shaka Shack Burgers
1701 Ocean Park BlvdBest Burgers around Hands Down!!!!
The OP Cafe
3117 Ocean Park BlvdFantastic Breakfast!
Rae's Restaurant
2901 Pico BlvdNostalgic Diner, great for greasy spoon breakfast!
Amazing breakfasts, pick up and go food, sweets, coffee, or eat in.
89 locals recommend
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdAmazing breakfasts, pick up and go food, sweets, coffee, or eat in.
Vito Restaurant
2807 Ocean Park BlvdUpscale Italian food. Nice and dark inside.
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdWe know why.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
829 Wilshire BlvdGreat to sit outside.
Love Coffee Bar
1732 Ocean Park BlvdMom & Pop. Very cool atmosphere.
Cafe Bolivar
1741 Ocean Park BlvdVenezuelan Coffee Bar & Restaurant for sandwiches and arepas.
Go for breakfast/brunch on Sunday morning. Live music. Food booths. 9:00am - 1:00pm
8 locals recommend
hellomellow - santa monica farmers market
2640 Main StGo for breakfast/brunch on Sunday morning. Live music. Food booths. 9:00am - 1:00pm
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdEssentials
Best selection of meats in LA, great made-to-order sandwiches and burgers. Awesome hot food! Market items similar to a small Whole Foods.
76 locals recommend
Bob's Market
1650 Ocean Park BlvdBest selection of meats in LA, great made-to-order sandwiches and burgers. Awesome hot food! Market items similar to a small Whole Foods.
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln BlvdPharmacy
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveFlagship Store.
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdEverything Else
Main Street Santa Monica
Main StreetShopping & restaurants
Santa Monica College
1900 Pico BlvdMost sought after Community College in the world!
Clover Park
2600 Ocean Park BlvdGreat park to exercise! Just a couple blocks away.
The Massage Place
2901 Ocean Park BlvdRelaxation!
Sightseeing
Rent bikes and ride the bike path. Street vendors, shops, skate park and sideshows.
815 locals recommend
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkRent bikes and ride the bike path. Street vendors, shops, skate park and sideshows.
Venice Canals
Historical
Venice Muscle Beach
1800 Ocean Front Walk
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyPool, Breakfast, Private Beach House
Shopping
Juice Crafters - Juice Bar
11682 San Vicente BlvdNeed something healthy?
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeTwist
2601 17th StDrinks & Nightlife
Abbot Kinney Boulevard Association
1505 Abbot Kinney BlvdGetting Around
Bike Rental Stations all around Santa Monica. Pick up and return at different locations. Rent with Credit Card on back of bike. Reserve bikes at different hubs across the city. Web site tells you how many bikes available in real time at each hub.
http://santamonicabikeshare.com/#map
17 locals recommend
Bike Share Connect
Bike Rental Stations all around Santa Monica. Pick up and return at different locations. Rent with Credit Card on back of bike. Reserve bikes at different hubs across the city. Web site tells you how many bikes available in real time at each hub.
http://santamonicabikeshare.com/#map
Big Blue Bus
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
310 E Grand Ave