Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

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Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica showing tropical scenes and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Santa Monica Beach

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
Santa Monica Pier showing rides

Santa Monica Pier

4.5/5(286 reviews)

The Santa Monica Pier is one of the best places in Los Angeles to soak up some rays and enjoy all the fun of the fair at this popular destination.

Santa Monica Pier
Third Street Promenade

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
Pacific Park

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
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

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

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

Starline Tour Bus in Santa Monica

City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$75
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Walt Disney concert hall Los Angeles downtown

Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more

AU$131
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more
From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

AU$46
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Perfect 5 1⁄2 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

Perfect 5 1⁄2 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

AU$138
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Perfect 5 1⁄2 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica
Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica

Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica (2-4 people)

AU$310
per adult
Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica (2-4 people)
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

AU$19
per adult
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals

The Pierside Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica
4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
The price is AU$511 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$511
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,053 reviews)
"In our SoCAL road trip, this was my absolute favorite hotel out of all of them we stayed at! The aesthetic is perfection, the staff were all so super nice and helpful with suggestions, the restaurant was yummy and everything was very clean. The hotel is in a perfect location for walking to the pier, ..."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 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 AU$395 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$395
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Valet parking only for 60 a night seemed a bit much and was told there wasn’t any other parking options by front desk"

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3 out of 5
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
The price is AU$365 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$365
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Love how close it was to everything. Cheap and no frills but you’re really only here for the convenience!"

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Hotel Carmel
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 AU$173 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool ...
6/10 (7,493 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$308 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$308
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,520 reviews)
"Great property. Nice rooms. Excellent service"

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Loews Hollywood Hotel
4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$450 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$450
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,094 reviews)
"Quality hotel and excellent beddding. Good showers and great food"

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Loews Hollywood Hotel
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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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Mar Vista

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

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 Westwood Village or UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 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
Melrose Avenue showing shopping, fashion and signage

West Hollywood

If you're spending some time in West Hollywood, The Comedy Store and Melrose Avenue are top sights worth seeing.

West Hollywood

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