Guidebook for Santa Monica
Drinks & Nightlife
Best happy hour food AND within walking distance :)
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The Upper West
3321 Pico BlvdBest happy hour food AND within walking distance :)
Barkowski
2819 Pico BlvdTrendy little neighborhood bar.
If you want to have a really nice glass of wine, go here.
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Valentino
3115 Pico BlvdIf you want to have a really nice glass of wine, go here.
Everything Else
Small, but clean and friendly gym with nice equipment.
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24 Hour Fitness
1417 2nd StSmall, but clean and friendly gym with nice equipment.
Caprice Fine French Pastries
3213 Pico BlvdSo delicious
No explanation needed for why this place is so fun. But if you're here in the summer, be sure to check out the free concerts on Thursday nights
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierNo explanation needed for why this place is so fun. But if you're here in the summer, be sure to check out the free concerts on Thursday nights
Food Scene
The OP Cafe
3117 Ocean Park BlvdGreat little spot for brunch.
Great Mexican food and pretty great for a cheap breakfast also.
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Lares
2909 Pico BlvdGreat Mexican food and pretty great for a cheap breakfast also.
Yum Yum Donuts
Falmouth AvenueWho doesn't love donuts?
For a "very LA" experience, go here and have coffee, or a yummy smoothie, and check out their poetry nights.
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UnUrban Coffee House 100% Organic Food & Drinks, certified organic every ingredient
3301 Pico BlvdFor a "very LA" experience, go here and have coffee, or a yummy smoothie, and check out their poetry nights.
Essentials
Favorite place to buy groceries and last minute wine.
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Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveFavorite place to buy groceries and last minute wine.