Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Gluten-free organic upscale bakery with breakfast, lunch, and coffee. Almond, coconut, and cashew milk made in house plus an Incredibly kind and helpful staff. Pure indulgence a few blocks away!
Breadblok
1511 Montana AvenueGluten-free organic upscale bakery with breakfast, lunch, and coffee. Almond, coconut, and cashew milk made in house plus an Incredibly kind and helpful staff. Pure indulgence a few blocks away!
sweetgreen
8055 W 3rd StPlant based - non dairy - and owned by the sweetest couple! Extraordinarily delicious!
Frozen Fruit Co
729 Montana AvePlant based - non dairy - and owned by the sweetest couple! Extraordinarily delicious!
The best coffee in town! The staff is very nice and knowledgeable, and the coffee is purely delicious.
65 locals recommend
Caffe Luxxe
925 Montana AveThe best coffee in town! The staff is very nice and knowledgeable, and the coffee is purely delicious.
Very convenient restaurant & coffee shop. They serve delicious food all day. Whether you are looking to have coffee and people watch or get a quick early dinner, Bardonna is a great choice! The restaurant & Coffee Bar currently closes at 5 pm.
Additionally, you can rent bicycles from the rental rack outside.
For more Information please visit: santamonicabikeshare.com
38 locals recommend
Bardonna
1601 Montana AveVery convenient restaurant & coffee shop. They serve delicious food all day. Whether you are looking to have coffee and people watch or get a quick early dinner, Bardonna is a great choice! The restaurant & Coffee Bar currently closes at 5 pm.
Additionally, you can rent bicycles from the rental rack outside.
For more Information please visit: santamonicabikeshare.com
Full Bar + Restaurant just a few blocks away.
Everything on the menu is delicious!
152 locals recommend
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveFull Bar + Restaurant just a few blocks away.
Everything on the menu is delicious!
Kye's
11419 Montana AveQuick & Healthy Wraps.
Cora's Coffee Shoppe
1802 Ocean AveDelicious food, steps from the beach.
Delicious Food, exceptional breakfast, tasty baked goods & coffee.
141 locals recommend
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdDelicious Food, exceptional breakfast, tasty baked goods & coffee.
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdGreat Salads, Pizzas and breakfast.
Beaming Organic Superfood Cafe
1426 Montana AveDelicious Smooties, Juices, Soups and Superfoods.
Tasty Poké in Downtown Santa Monica.
Tip: Park underground through the Alley.
34 locals recommend
Sweetfin
829 BroadwayTasty Poké in Downtown Santa Monica.
Tip: Park underground through the Alley.
Pressed Juicery
2409 Main StGreat juices in a quaint area.
Frida Tacos - Brentwood
225 26th StDelicious and Healthy Mexican food in the Brentwood Country Mart.
The best Ice Cream in town. Made with local ingredients and hand-crafted in house.
71 locals recommend
Sweet Rose Creamery
225 26th StThe best Ice Cream in town. Made with local ingredients and hand-crafted in house.
Cassia
1314 7th StIncredible Food, beautiful and romantic atmosphere.
Lunetta All Day is open all day for Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a full bar. One of the newest restaurants in Santa Monica, it will not disappoint!
19 locals recommend
Lunetta All Day
2420 Pico BlvdLunetta All Day is open all day for Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a full bar. One of the newest restaurants in Santa Monica, it will not disappoint!
Delicious, local and innovative - Mexican inspired cuisine located in the Santa Monica Canyon steps from the beach.
18 locals recommend
Tallula's
118 Entrada DrDelicious, local and innovative - Mexican inspired cuisine located in the Santa Monica Canyon steps from the beach.
Breakfast, Lunch, + Dinner ~ EVERYTHING's a winner!
Deliciously local pizza, pasta, and Italian favorites with LA Flair. Definitely make a reservation and check out Helen's Wine shop for the BEST in phenomenally curated natural wines.
9 locals recommend
Jon & Vinny's Brentwood
11938 San Vicente BlvdBreakfast, Lunch, + Dinner ~ EVERYTHING's a winner!
Deliciously local pizza, pasta, and Italian favorites with LA Flair. Definitely make a reservation and check out Helen's Wine shop for the BEST in phenomenally curated natural wines.
Trust us - Best Italian Deli & Market
Psst...Order online: www.baycitiesitaliandeli.com
Closed Mondays
141 locals recommend
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdTrust us - Best Italian Deli & Market
Psst...Order online: www.baycitiesitaliandeli.com
Closed Mondays
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StGreat Pizza + fun atmosphere
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdA wide variety of dishes, baked goods, and coffee.
Healthy and unique foods, smoothies, and juices packed with nutrients!
17 locals recommend
The Hive - Organic Cafe & Superfood Bar
606 BroadwayHealthy and unique foods, smoothies, and juices packed with nutrients!
There is something for everyone at Gjusta. The food is incredible, and they are open all day. We recommend Gjusta for dinner as it can get pretty busy during breakfast and brunch. Once you arrive, grab a number and a menu - it may take some time to decide!
447 locals recommend
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveThere is something for everyone at Gjusta. The food is incredible, and they are open all day. We recommend Gjusta for dinner as it can get pretty busy during breakfast and brunch. Once you arrive, grab a number and a menu - it may take some time to decide!
GTA offers delicious food all day, a great option for taking food to the beach or to a local park.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGTA offers delicious food all day, a great option for taking food to the beach or to a local park.
Gjelina is one of the most popular restaurants in town. It is easy to understand why, their food is delicious!
From mouth watering pizza's to perfectly roasted vegetables - your palate will be pleased. Reservations are recommended!
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdGjelina is one of the most popular restaurants in town. It is easy to understand why, their food is delicious!
From mouth watering pizza's to perfectly roasted vegetables - your palate will be pleased. Reservations are recommended!
Amazing food in Venice. Incredible happy hour, 2x a day!
You cannot go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu + the cocktails!
47 locals recommend
Charcoal Venice
425 Washington BlvdAmazing food in Venice. Incredible happy hour, 2x a day!
You cannot go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu + the cocktails!
Believe the hype - this ice cream is Incredible. Made with the best, local ingredients. Local Tip: Skip the line and buy a pint to enjoy during your stay, or in one night (we won't tell)!
189 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdBelieve the hype - this ice cream is Incredible. Made with the best, local ingredients. Local Tip: Skip the line and buy a pint to enjoy during your stay, or in one night (we won't tell)!
Down home comfort food at its finest! A sprawling restaurant with incredibly unique farm to table cuisine.
Birdie G's
2421 Michigan AveDown home comfort food at its finest! A sprawling restaurant with incredibly unique farm to table cuisine.
Rori's Artisanal Creamery
910 Montana AveOrganic ice cream - a quick walk away!
Lady & Larder
828 Pico BoulevardCharcuterie at its finest owned by two amazing sisters!
The coziest wine shop with KILLER wines. Helen is a true gem and natural wine Connoisseur. Located in the front of Jon & Vinny's.
Helen's Wines - Brentwood
11938 San Vicente BlvdThe coziest wine shop with KILLER wines. Helen is a true gem and natural wine Connoisseur. Located in the front of Jon & Vinny's.
Pizzana Brentwood
11712 San Vicente BlvdSeriously good Pizza in Brentwood. Make reservations!
Shakshouka, freshly Baked bread, an amazing fish plate - you will not be disappointed!
50 locals recommend
Lodge Bread Company
11918 Washington BoulevardShakshouka, freshly Baked bread, an amazing fish plate - you will not be disappointed!
A venice staple with beautiful indoor/outdoor seating, all day dining, and a great bar.
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveA venice staple with beautiful indoor/outdoor seating, all day dining, and a great bar.
Forma is home delicious homemade pastas! A very short walk to happy hour or a full dinner. Disregard the “do not use” message up top, not sure why it’s there!
31 locals recommend
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar
1610 Montana AveForma is home delicious homemade pastas! A very short walk to happy hour or a full dinner. Disregard the “do not use” message up top, not sure why it’s there!
True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica PlHealthy and delicious food just off the 3rd street promenade.
Flower Child
1332 2nd StA quick stop for healthy food in a cute setting!
Fresh and traditional high quality sushi! There are many locations in LA, including 2nd street in downtown Santa Monica and Brentwood.
654 locals recommend
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StFresh and traditional high quality sushi! There are many locations in LA, including 2nd street in downtown Santa Monica and Brentwood.
Delicious Italian fare in a pretty indoor/outdoor setting.
44 locals recommend
Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
1736 Ocean Park BlvdDelicious Italian fare in a pretty indoor/outdoor setting.
A quick fix for tasty Mexican food. *The chicken soup is delicious and the best deal in town!
11 locals recommend
Benny's Tacos & Chicken Rotisserie
915 Wilshire BlvdA quick fix for tasty Mexican food. *The chicken soup is delicious and the best deal in town!
Take a quick trip to Abbot Kinney in Venice for Japanese dishes with LA’s farm to table signature.
*The veggie ramen is one of the most hearty, delicious, and interesting dishes in LA.
To quote the late Jonathan Gold “…the coziness can be almost magical.”
Eating at MTN is a sensory experience. From the expertly selected vinyl spinning beneath the gorgeously curated ceramics to the hand-crafted, locally driven dishes and cocktails - everything is innovative and crafted with depth. Sipping the Kabocha + Shiitake Ramen (after it has simmered for 4-hours), calmly warms the body while sitting in the gently cool, fog of the indoor/outdoor, mountain-top inspired restaurant. MTN is delicious, artistic, and the staff is top-notch!
33 locals recommend
MTN
Take a quick trip to Abbot Kinney in Venice for Japanese dishes with LA’s farm to table signature.
*The veggie ramen is one of the most hearty, delicious, and interesting dishes in LA.
To quote the late Jonathan Gold “…the coziness can be almost magical.”
Eating at MTN is a sensory experience. From the expertly selected vinyl spinning beneath the gorgeously curated ceramics to the hand-crafted, locally driven dishes and cocktails - everything is innovative and crafted with depth. Sipping the Kabocha + Shiitake Ramen (after it has simmered for 4-hours), calmly warms the body while sitting in the gently cool, fog of the indoor/outdoor, mountain-top inspired restaurant. MTN is delicious, artistic, and the staff is top-notch!
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdA coveted reservation for expertly crafted pastas in a cozy setting.
Great coffee, tasty breakfast items, in a really nice setting. *slightly hard to find as it is hidden at the end of an Alley.
goodboybob coffee
2058 BroadwayGreat coffee, tasty breakfast items, in a really nice setting. *slightly hard to find as it is hidden at the end of an Alley.
HiHo Cheeseburger
1320 2nd StTasty grass fed burgers to quickly satisfy a burger craving!
Drinks & Nightlife
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveBeers on tap + one of the most popular burgers in town.
Esters Wine bar is not only beautiful, but it is home to the best Sommeliers and Wine Afficianados. Try something new, or seek out a favorite, there are plenty of options! The small and unique menu is a delicious addition to the wonderful wine selection. Don't leave without shopping their well-curated market.
Locals Secret: Head over on the weekends for brunch and check out their Sunday Wine Tastings from 3-6pm. Monday nights drop in for no corkage on all Bottles in the Market.
15 locals recommend
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
1314 7th StEsters Wine bar is not only beautiful, but it is home to the best Sommeliers and Wine Afficianados. Try something new, or seek out a favorite, there are plenty of options! The small and unique menu is a delicious addition to the wonderful wine selection. Don't leave without shopping their well-curated market.
Locals Secret: Head over on the weekends for brunch and check out their Sunday Wine Tastings from 3-6pm. Monday nights drop in for no corkage on all Bottles in the Market.
A gorgeous roof top bar in the heart of downtown Santa Monica with a full menu and great views. *make a reservation for sunset!
63 locals recommend
Elephante
1332 2nd StA gorgeous roof top bar in the heart of downtown Santa Monica with a full menu and great views. *make a reservation for sunset!
A brand new hotel with restaurants, a rooftop bar, and gorgeous design.
8 locals recommend
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
700 Wilshire BlvdA brand new hotel with restaurants, a rooftop bar, and gorgeous design.
Markets
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdNearby Healthy Market located down the street!
Mrs Winston's Green Grocery- LA's Best Salad & Juice Bar
3150 Ocean Park BlvdBest Salad Bar in Town!
The Wednesday Farmers Market in Downtown Santa Monica offers the best quality in Fresh Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Flowers, Bread, and delicious homemade goods. Many local chefs can be spotted shopping for their local menu items.
If you missed the market on Wednesday, be sure to head over on Saturday Morning's where you will find a similar selection!
34 locals recommend
Santa Monica Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
155-199 Arizona AveThe Wednesday Farmers Market in Downtown Santa Monica offers the best quality in Fresh Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Flowers, Bread, and delicious homemade goods. Many local chefs can be spotted shopping for their local menu items.
If you missed the market on Wednesday, be sure to head over on Saturday Morning's where you will find a similar selection!
The Sunday Farmers Market in Brentwood is a wonderful collection of fresh vegetables, pasture-raised eggs, and delicious fruit. Not only that, there are many unique food stands and samples galore!
28 locals recommend
Brentwood Farmers Market
741 S Gretna Green WayThe Sunday Farmers Market in Brentwood is a wonderful collection of fresh vegetables, pasture-raised eggs, and delicious fruit. Not only that, there are many unique food stands and samples galore!
The HEALTHIEST market in town. Don't forget to try the tonic bar + everything from the hot food case.
317 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
585 Venice Blvd.The HEALTHIEST market in town. Don't forget to try the tonic bar + everything from the hot food case.
Co-opportunity
1525 BroadwayA healthy market with the biggest Bulk section in town.
Trader Joe’s
2300 Wilshire BlvdShopping
John Kelly Chocolates
2 Montana AveTempting chocolates to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The Brentwood Country Mart has many artisan shops, a few casual restaurants, and Farm shop, a fine dining restaurant & market. Additionally, there is a small post office for your convenience.
114 locals recommend
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StThe Brentwood Country Mart has many artisan shops, a few casual restaurants, and Farm shop, a fine dining restaurant & market. Additionally, there is a small post office for your convenience.
Burro
1533 Montana AveHead to Burro on Montana for finely curated goods, cards, cookbooks, and more!
Definitely take a walk on Abbot Kinney to shop or just enjoy the energy of the historic street!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardDefinitely take a walk on Abbot Kinney to shop or just enjoy the energy of the historic street!
Parks & Nature
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailGreat hike with beautiful views of the city.
Beautiful views of the beach & coastline. A great walk any time of the day. One of our favorites!
130 locals recommend
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueBeautiful views of the beach & coastline. A great walk any time of the day. One of our favorites!
A hidden gem in Venice, CA designed to pay homage to the Venice canals in Italy. Enjoy a stroll and take in the calm and artistic surroundings.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
A hidden gem in Venice, CA designed to pay homage to the Venice canals in Italy. Enjoy a stroll and take in the calm and artistic surroundings.
Beauty
Clean beauty and skincare down the street! A one stop shop for all your green beauty needs. The kind and helpful staff will guide you based off your specific needs!
The Detox Market
1231 Montana Ave