Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean AveGreat Oysters and Seafood! A fantastic place!
Santa Monica's Newest hot spot, The Bungalow!
21 locals recommend
Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows
101 Wilshire BlvdSanta Monica's Newest hot spot, The Bungalow!
Ivy at the Shore
1535 Ocean AveA classic. Try the Ivy Gimlets and the Lobster linguine.
A great brunch spot right on the beach. Rent some beach cruisers in the lobby and go for a ride.
8 locals recommend
Coast
1 Pico BlvdA great brunch spot right on the beach. Rent some beach cruisers in the lobby and go for a ride.
Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayA great spot for drinks right on the water.
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyDelicious sushi. Delicious views.
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdThe best organic brunch. A secret hideaway.
A very popular spot for take out. DOn't forget Cafe Luxxe next door for the best coffee in town.
20 locals recommend
Rosti Tuscan Kitchen - Santa Monica
931 Montana AveA very popular spot for take out. DOn't forget Cafe Luxxe next door for the best coffee in town.
True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica PlJust trust me and try it.
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveCasual drinks and people watching.
Cafe Montana
1534 Montana AveNice for breakfast.
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdYou can walk there!
Giorgio Baldi
114 W Channel RdChic Italian.
BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica
101 Santa Monica BlvdRight down the road...
Caffe Luxxe
925 Montana AveTHE BEST coffee in town. Everyone goes there.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StThis is the best sushi. Try the tasting menu!
Katsuya Brentwood
11777 San Vicente BlvdGreat food, great drinks.
La Scala
434 N Canon DrAn old local favorite.
Coral Tree Cafe
11645 San Vicente BlvdA great casual spot for lunch, coffee or tea.
This is the place to go for dinner in W. Hollywood. It's a hot spot for a reason!
191 locals recommend
Cecconi's West Hollywood
8764 Melrose AveThis is the place to go for dinner in W. Hollywood. It's a hot spot for a reason!
Take the stairs in front of the building down to the beach and rent a bike down to Coast cafe at Shutter's on the Beach.
41 locals recommend
Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
2400 Ocean Front WalkTake the stairs in front of the building down to the beach and rent a bike down to Coast cafe at Shutter's on the Beach.
Amazing space and location right next door to Nobu. Huge outdoor terrace with plenty of outdoor seating.
Nikita Malibu
22716 Pacific Coast HwyAmazing space and location right next door to Nobu. Huge outdoor terrace with plenty of outdoor seating.
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StGreat sushi!
Herringbone Santa Monica
1755 Ocean AveNew seafood restaurant right on Ocean Avenue!
Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
2400 Ocean Front WalkBike rentals on the beach!
Amazing local favorite ! This Italian Ice is a delicious and healthy alternative to ice cream. Try the amazing Blood Orange flavor when it's in season! It is exquisite!
Di Dio's Italian Ice
1305 Montana AveAmazing local favorite ! This Italian Ice is a delicious and healthy alternative to ice cream. Try the amazing Blood Orange flavor when it's in season! It is exquisite!
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdThe local Starbucks is so close!
Another great choice for artisan coffee modeled after the amazing local favorite Caffe Luxxe just a bit further down the street.
37 locals recommend
Primo Passo Coffee Co
702 Montana AveAnother great choice for artisan coffee modeled after the amazing local favorite Caffe Luxxe just a bit further down the street.
Fantastic Delicatessen. Perfect for planning a picnic in the beautiful Palisades park on Ocean Avenue!
28 locals recommend
Marmalade Cafe
710 Montana AveFantastic Delicatessen. Perfect for planning a picnic in the beautiful Palisades park on Ocean Avenue!
Sushi Sho
1303 Montana AveLocal sushi spot for take away or delivery!
Locanda Portofino
1110 Montana AveVery popular local restaurant for Italian cuisine!
Amazing local favorite for fresh organic food and pressed juice. Try the humus handmade fresh on-site daily!
70 locals recommend
Kreation Organic Kafe
1023 Montana AveAmazing local favorite for fresh organic food and pressed juice. Try the humus handmade fresh on-site daily!
Healthy crisp alternative. Huge salads to order. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans and anyone who loves healthy greens and salad!
21 locals recommend
Greens up! Salads
912 Montana AveHealthy crisp alternative. Huge salads to order. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans and anyone who loves healthy greens and salad!
Local juice bar conveniently located next to Greens up, Starbucks and Primo Passo Coffee.
Organic To Green Beauty Spa & Infrared Sauna Bungalow - Venice
1225 Electric AveLocal juice bar conveniently located next to Greens up, Starbucks and Primo Passo Coffee.
Local restaurant with good food and drinks at the top of the Huntley Hotel, extremely close to the unit. It's also a nice spot to have brunch on the weekend.
95 locals recommend
The Penthouse
1111 2nd StLocal restaurant with good food and drinks at the top of the Huntley Hotel, extremely close to the unit. It's also a nice spot to have brunch on the weekend.
Great gourmet food, craft beer and happy hour specials with indoor and outdoor seating in the charming Montana Ave shopping district.
45 locals recommend
Art's Table
1002 Montana AveGreat gourmet food, craft beer and happy hour specials with indoor and outdoor seating in the charming Montana Ave shopping district.
Cassia
1314 7th StNew chic local restaurant and bar. Creative drink menu and nice crowd.
Everything Else
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveTry Suite 700 for happy hour at the top of the hotel.
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StGreat Boutique shopping. Intermix, Scoop NYC and more.
Plenty of shopping and movie theaters just blocks away.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadePlenty of shopping and movie theaters just blocks away.
Louis Vuitton, Kitson, Michael Kors, Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. Don't Forget True Food Kitchen!!
28 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pl
Louis Vuitton, Kitson, Michael Kors, Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. Don't Forget True Food Kitchen!!
Planet Blue
2940 Main StThe best boutique on Montana.
Savannah
706 Montana AveFind your high end items when there is no time to drive to Barneys!
Williams-Sonoma
1600 Montana AveEverything for the Kitchen!
Kiehl's Since 1851
1516 Montana AveGreat skin care just down the road.
Pilates Place
1506 Montana AveGreat spot to get in shape for the beach!
17th Street Cafe & Bakery
1610 Montana AveGreat Chicken Avocado salad.
Barney's New York
3585 Sagunto StreetThe best selection.
Saks Fifth Avenue
9570 Wilshire BlvdThe best ladies shoe salon in town. Ask for Jonathan.
If you're going to Hollywood, don't miss the Farmer's Market at the Grove.
487 locals recommend
The Grove Drive
The Grove DriveIf you're going to Hollywood, don't miss the Farmer's Market at the Grove.
The shopping of course! Also very close to Neiman Marcus, Barneys and Saks.
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveThe shopping of course! Also very close to Neiman Marcus, Barneys and Saks.
Tory Burch
395 3rd Street PromenadeShopping!
Michael Kors
395 Santa Monica PlShopping!
Tiffany & Co.
395 Santa Monica PlGreat Shoe Salon, Cosmetics etc.
Club Monaco Santa Monica
Great spot to pick up vacation basics!
Victoria's Secret & PINK
735 S Figueroa StLingerie
AMC Broadway 4
1441 3rd Street PromenadeIndependent films
Mann's Criterion 6
1313 3rd Street PromenadeMovie night within walking distance!
SHOREbar
112 W Channel RdA local favorite
Jonathan Club
850 Palisades Beach RdPrivate beach club on the sand just down from the stairs to the beach!
Pinkberry
1612 Montana AveEverybody's favorite frozen yogurt spot!
A great selection of fine wine and spirits. Perfect place to get some wine to enjoy on the roof deck at sunset!
The Duck Blind
1102 Montana AveA great selection of fine wine and spirits. Perfect place to get some wine to enjoy on the roof deck at sunset!
Local Independent movie theater with a throwback feel features vintage Hollywood classics & foreign films. A bit like the in the film "The Majestic."
57 locals recommend
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana AveLocal Independent movie theater with a throwback feel features vintage Hollywood classics & foreign films. A bit like the in the film "The Majestic."
Pick up a bike right in front of the building!! Return anywhere! Santa Monica Bike share program has locations all over the city. Sign up for the app or visit: http://santamonicabikeshare.com/
801 Ocean Ave
801 Ocean AvenuePick up a bike right in front of the building!! Return anywhere! Santa Monica Bike share program has locations all over the city. Sign up for the app or visit: http://santamonicabikeshare.com/
Shopping
Santa Monica Pier Rock Shop
321 Santa Monica PierClassic carousel.
Green tea chai latte. Great spot for lunch if you want to check out the Main Street shops.
256 locals recommend
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StGreen tea chai latte. Great spot for lunch if you want to check out the Main Street shops.
Only Hearts
1407 Montana AveLingerie!
Dermalogica on Montana
1022 Montana AveSkin, skin, skin!
Pradeeps
1405 Montana AveHealthy Indian. That says it all.
Louis Vuitton Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica PlHigh end handbags
SEPHORA
10250 Santa Monica BlvdMake up and skincare!
Another great choice for stocking up on wine. It's directly next to Whole Foods Market!
Fireside Cellars
1421 Montana AveAnother great choice for stocking up on wine. It's directly next to Whole Foods Market!
Drinks & Nightlife
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveLocal favorite watering hole.
The Victorian
2640 Main StA nice spot for drinks on the patio.
Tavern Restaurant
11648 San Vicente BlvdThe food!
BOA Steakhouse
9200 Sunset BlvdBar scene.
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdA local favorite hotspot right down the street!
An Italian-born chef prepares his native cuisine to pair with wine at this charming restaurant.
Osteria Bigoli
714 Montana AveAn Italian-born chef prepares his native cuisine to pair with wine at this charming restaurant.
A good spot for drinks and watching the sunset just down the street and quite close to the fabulous local favorite Blueplate Oysterette restaurant!
18 locals recommend
ONYX Rooftop Bar
1301 Ocean AveA good spot for drinks and watching the sunset just down the street and quite close to the fabulous local favorite Blueplate Oysterette restaurant!
The famed Mastro's of Beverly Hills has recently opened this new location on the water in Malibu. Just a short drive up PCH!
130 locals recommend
Mastro's Ocean Club
18412 Pacific Coast HwyThe famed Mastro's of Beverly Hills has recently opened this new location on the water in Malibu. Just a short drive up PCH!
Essentials
A close local market and an alternative to Whole Foods down the street. A good place to stock up on household items and toiletries.
154 locals recommend
Pavilions
820 Montana AveA close local market and an alternative to Whole Foods down the street. A good place to stock up on household items and toiletries.
Arts & Culture
This is the go to spot for boat and Jetskii rental, as well as parasailing in Santa Monica Bay! Great service and rates. Only about 10 min away by car!
17 locals recommend
Marina del Rey Parasailing
13717 Fiji WayThis is the go to spot for boat and Jetskii rental, as well as parasailing in Santa Monica Bay! Great service and rates. Only about 10 min away by car!