Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Santa Monica Beach

4.5/5(117 reviews)

Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.

Santa Monica Beach
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Santa Monica Pier

4.5/5(286 reviews)

Head to this century-old sun-baked attraction which has plenty of quirky beachside kitsch, a boardwalk ambience and a heady carnival atmosphere.

Santa Monica Pier
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Third Street Promenade

4/5(1 review)

During your trip to Santa Monica, you can do some window-shopping at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Third Street Promenade
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Pacific Park

Bring the children to Pacific Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pacific Park
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Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
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Ocean Avenue

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Ocean Avenue during your stay in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ocean Avenue

Activities

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LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure

NZ$112
Per adult
LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure
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Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes

NZ$320
Per adult
Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes
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Santa Monica Downtown Walking Tour

NZ$65
Per adult
Santa Monica Downtown Walking Tour
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Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

NZ$133
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour
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Los Angeles Personal Photoshoot and Workshop

NZ$422
Per adult
Los Angeles Personal Photoshoot and Workshop
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Santa Monica Surf Trip

NZ$240
Per adult
Santa Monica Surf Trip
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
3.5 out of 5
9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is NZ$191 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
NZ$191
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
6/10 (6,049 reviews)
Room was dated but comfortable bed
"The hotel was dated. Spotted a couple of holes in the wall as we were walking to our room. The room itself was clean and bed was comfortable. Bathroom door was hard to shut. Plenty of places to eat around the hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
The Pierside Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica
4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
The price is NZ$648 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$648
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (645 reviews)
"Bartender was very nice “Josh” room nice and clean good finesse room."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

The Pierside Santa Monica
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is NZ$505 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$505
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"We love that it’s in walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. It’s close to the highway. However, I didn’t like that it cost 55 bucks a day to park and its valet only. Also, I had to put down a 500 dollar deposit but it would cover the valet parking. The great part was, staff let ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3 out of 5
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
The price is NZ$508 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$508
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"This hotel is actually very nice and a great value. Ignore some of the negative online reviews as they are overly dramatic."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Carmel
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is NZ$226 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$226
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
7.8/10 Good! (5,026 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Hotel Burbank
Hotel Burbank
3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA
The price is NZ$284 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$284
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,927 reviews)
"The employee who checked me in was fantastic"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel Burbank
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

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West Los Angeles

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to West Los Angeles love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation.

West Los Angeles
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Brentwood

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Brentwood
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Mar Vista

Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk Streets and Venice Beach.

Mar Vista
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Westwood

4/5(12 area reviews)

Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Westwood
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Century City

Shopping, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Century City
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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.

Westchester

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