Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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

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

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
Heal the Bay Aquarium

Heal the Bay Aquarium

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

Heal the Bay Aquarium
Tongva Park

Tongva Park

Tongva Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Monica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Tongva Park

Activities

LA with Starline Bus

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

AU$82
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

AU$144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

AU$45
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Santa Monica: Ghosts and Phantoms of the Pier Walking Tour

Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour

AU$36
per adult
Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

AU$18
per adult
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica

Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica

AU$302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$233 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$233
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,890 reviews)
"Amenities were excellent. Proximity to LAX was great and the shuttle service excellent!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
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4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$220 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$220
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,777 reviews)
"The hotel itself is nicely decorated and modern. Check in was easy and staff was quick to help with the mostly self serve check in and out. The breakfast was delicious and worth the price. Unfortunately I wish I’d researched the area better. We had to walk quite a distance to find dining and cocktail ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$452 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$452
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (4,555 reviews)

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$300 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$300
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,634 reviews)
"How they greet, you at car and the entrance everytime."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$267 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$267
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,696 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel. There is a convenient shuttle from the LAX airport. When booking through Expedia there is a 25% off food and beverages at the hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank

3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$234
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,069 reviews)
"Great friendly service"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hotel Burbank
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

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Ocean Park

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

Ocean Park
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West Los Angeles

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

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 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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