Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
I think T's is the closest Thai restaurant to my place. The food is generally well-prepared and if you're lazy they also deliver (even though it's literally 1 block distance) -- I personally love the Crab fried rice
T's Thai
1215 4th StI think T's is the closest Thai restaurant to my place. The food is generally well-prepared and if you're lazy they also deliver (even though it's literally 1 block distance) -- I personally love the Crab fried rice
Best late-night Sushi spot in Santa Monica! They also have two Happy Hours, the latter goes from about 9 to close. An extensive menu where rolls often are less than $5 bucks! and Sapporo on draft for $2
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Sake House by Hikari
Best late-night Sushi spot in Santa Monica! They also have two Happy Hours, the latter goes from about 9 to close. An extensive menu where rolls often are less than $5 bucks! and Sapporo on draft for $2
Drinks & Nightlife
Very good craft cocktails made fresh from great bartenders. On Mondays they have an all-night happy hour where cocktails are $5-6.
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Copa d'Oro
217 BroadwayVery good craft cocktails made fresh from great bartenders. On Mondays they have an all-night happy hour where cocktails are $5-6.
Parks & Nature
The hike in Temescal is less crowded than Runyon but equally fascinating views. So you're hiking and over looking the Pacific Ocean...um, yeah!
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Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyThe hike in Temescal is less crowded than Runyon but equally fascinating views. So you're hiking and over looking the Pacific Ocean...um, yeah!
Sightseeing
If you have come all the way to Los Angeles, no trip is complete without visiting the Santa Monica Pier. Iconic and seen in almost all vanity shots of L.A.! During the summer their are free outdoor concerts at the Pier every Thu. as well as movie screenings, festivals, yoga, even the Opera! - must see while in Santa Monica!
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIf you have come all the way to Los Angeles, no trip is complete without visiting the Santa Monica Pier. Iconic and seen in almost all vanity shots of L.A.! During the summer their are free outdoor concerts at the Pier every Thu. as well as movie screenings, festivals, yoga, even the Opera! - must see while in Santa Monica!
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveDefinitely on the list of places to visit in L.A.
One of the best beaches in Los Angeles. Less crowded and really nice. Transit wise, the 534 Metro Bus goes there and costs $1.75, Uber, Lyft or other ridesharing will take you there (approx. $20) or if you have rented a car it's perhaps a 20-30min drive. Bring a beach towel and sunscreen and enjoy the day. -- they charge for parking there.
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Zuma Beach
One of the best beaches in Los Angeles. Less crowded and really nice. Transit wise, the 534 Metro Bus goes there and costs $1.75, Uber, Lyft or other ridesharing will take you there (approx. $20) or if you have rented a car it's perhaps a 20-30min drive. Bring a beach towel and sunscreen and enjoy the day. -- they charge for parking there.
Arts & Culture
Great art, only two stops away (7min) by train from Downtown Santa Monica. Lots of good rotating artists and galleries all right together. Definitely worth a look
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Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan AveGreat art, only two stops away (7min) by train from Downtown Santa Monica. Lots of good rotating artists and galleries all right together. Definitely worth a look
Aside from the amazing art collection. The view is unparalleled in L.A. - Go, see the exhibits, have lunch. Take a date and on Saturdays in the summer check out the free concerts high above L.A.
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IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrAside from the amazing art collection. The view is unparalleled in L.A. - Go, see the exhibits, have lunch. Take a date and on Saturdays in the summer check out the free concerts high above L.A.
Los Angeles County Musuem of Art. Go to see the famous Light scuplture just outside the musuem. You may get there on the Rapid 720 Metro Bus (the stop is Wilshire & Fairfax) board from my place at 4th and Wilshire. Nice live jazz there on certain nights.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles County Musuem of Art. Go to see the famous Light scuplture just outside the musuem. You may get there on the Rapid 720 Metro Bus (the stop is Wilshire & Fairfax) board from my place at 4th and Wilshire. Nice live jazz there on certain nights.
Shopping
Westside Shopping center. Close to Westwood/UCLA and not far from Santa Monica by train. (10-12min)
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Westside Pavilion
10800 W Pico BlvdWestside Shopping center. Close to Westwood/UCLA and not far from Santa Monica by train. (10-12min)
Unique, one-of-a-kind sneakerhead store. They stock limited editions and custom designed shoes and apparel. Definitely stop in when you check out Main Street in Santa Monica
Undefeated
2654 Main StUnique, one-of-a-kind sneakerhead store. They stock limited editions and custom designed shoes and apparel. Definitely stop in when you check out Main Street in Santa Monica
Essentials
Closest Grocery. A smallish, but still convenient store with good organic groceries.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdClosest Grocery. A smallish, but still convenient store with good organic groceries.
About a 6 blocks walk (10 min) and a general grocery chain with decent deli, seafood and all your grocery essentials. There's also a Starbucks inside. I shop there weekly.
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Pavilions
820 Montana AveAbout a 6 blocks walk (10 min) and a general grocery chain with decent deli, seafood and all your grocery essentials. There's also a Starbucks inside. I shop there weekly.
About a 12min walk (8 blocks) to a large all-purpose grocery store. They have just about everything you need. Large liquor section and a flower shop. Close by is a Krispy Kreme Donuts and the Post Office
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Vons
17380 Sunset BlvdAbout a 12min walk (8 blocks) to a large all-purpose grocery store. They have just about everything you need. Large liquor section and a flower shop. Close by is a Krispy Kreme Donuts and the Post Office