Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Cora's Coffee Shoppe
1802 Ocean AveSo close and is a local's hidden gem
Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico BlvdCocktails or brunch on the beach
Capo
1810 Ocean AveVery exclusive dining and celeb spotting
Excellent breakfast food and lattes
Personally love the creamy chai tea latte
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Dogtown Coffee
2003 Main StExcellent breakfast food and lattes
Personally love the creamy chai tea latte
Croissants and lattes. Great outdoor sitting.
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StCroissants and lattes. Great outdoor sitting.
Best. Food. Ever. A local's favorite. LA hipster scene. A little far to walk but definitely a short Uber drive.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset AveBest. Food. Ever. A local's favorite. LA hipster scene. A little far to walk but definitely a short Uber drive.
Abbot Kinney is a MUST. Food, drinks, shopping.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardAbbot Kinney is a MUST. Food, drinks, shopping.
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdICE CREAM!!
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
540 Rose AveMORE ICE CREAM!!
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveBEST VEGAN FOOD EVER!! beautiful, romantic vibe
Romance, romance, romance.... great dinner date
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Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdRomance, romance, romance.... great dinner date
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyDining right in the sand. Great spot
Shopping
Iconic 3rd Street Promenade has every store you'd ever want
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeIconic 3rd Street Promenade has every store you'd ever want
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdThis is the whole foods of all whole foods!
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveCloset grocery store
Gelson's Market
2627 Lincoln BlvdGrocery's nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdA very young and hip crowd
Hotel Casa del Mar
1910 Ocean WayDining, bar, parties with ocean views
Viceroy Hotel Group
750 N San Vicente BlvdGreat outdoor pool area, great place to reserve a table and throw a party
Chez Jay
1657 Ocean AveDive bar, home to the famous rat pack
Sightseeing
Ferris wheels, rides, arcades, live performers
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFerris wheels, rides, arcades, live performers
Entertainment & Activities
Large community pool right on the beach
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Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyLarge community pool right on the beach
Bowlmor Santa Monica
234 Pico BlvdGo bowling!!! Great atmosphere!!
ArcLight Cinemas - Santa Monica
395 3rd Street PromenadeVery close, walking distance
Parks & Nature
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Easy hiking trail with ocean, DTLA views
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyGreat hiking
Paseo Miramar Trail
Paseo Miramar TrailGreat ocean views
Temescal Canyon Trail, Los Angeles, CA 90272, USA
Arts & Culture
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwythe Getty off the PHC with ocean views
Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveGreat views of LA. Great art
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdFun, interactive with great views