What is Downtown Santa Monica like?

Travelers to Santa Monica's Downtown Santa Monica neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Experience the best of Downtown Santa Monica with a visit to Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier during your trip.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Downtown Santa Monica?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Regent Santa Monica Beach is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Monica. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. Other favorite options in the area include The Georgian Hotel and Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Santa Monica area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Monica, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 72 Downtown Santa Monica hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Monica, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Santa Monica.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Monica?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Monica, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Santa Monica?

Ocean Avenue, Pacific Park, and Heal the Bay Aquarium are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Downtown Santa Monica. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier are some other places worth a visit. Venice Beach, Third Street Promenade, and City Garage Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Santa Monica. When you're sightseeing in Santa Monica, Fidelity Arts and Laemmle Theatres Monica Film Center are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Santa Monica and the greater Santa Monica area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Downtown Santa Monica Station is the closest metro station.

Top Downtown Santa Monica Hotels

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Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

Scott

￥41,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 23 - Mar 24

Sea Blue Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

Alex B

￥39,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Downtown Santa Monica

Noor

￥21,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

Jose

￥44,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Hotel Carmel

Downtown Santa Monica

Rick

￥35,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Ocean View Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

Cindy

￥50,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Downtown Santa Monica

Elizabeth

￥60,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Shore Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

sari

￥66,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Viceroy Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

Joanna

￥66,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

The Eden

Downtown Santa Monica

Karli

￥69,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 25 - Mar 26

The Pierside Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

John

￥56,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

Michelle

￥39,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Downtown Santa Monica

Michael

￥98,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Regent Santa Monica Beach

Downtown Santa Monica

Shaun

￥213,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 16 - Apr 17

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Santa Monica

Ladena

￥94,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Downtown Santa Monica

Valerie

￥46,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Shutters on the Beach

Downtown Santa Monica

Tim

￥131,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 18 - Apr 19

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

14.1 km from Downtown Santa Monica

Corey

￥21,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles LAX South/El Segundo

12.9 km from Downtown Santa Monica

Betsy

￥25,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo

13.8 km from Downtown Santa Monica

douglas

￥22,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 24 - Mar 25

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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

Find the best Downtown Santa Monica areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Los Angeles

DTLA's offers a wide variety of shopping options in its many neighborhoods, such as FIGat7th in the Financial District and Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo. Explore sights like Olvera Street and Grand Park, while easily accessing urban rail transit.

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Hollywood

Discover the heart of the U.S. film industry with nearby studios, stroll along the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, and visit landmarks like the Dolby Theatre and Hollywood sign. Shop at the Hollywood & Highland Center mall and easily navigate via the Metro Rail B Line.

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Koreatown

Vibrant nightlife abounds in this commercially driven area, featuring Korean BBQ restaurants, karaoke bars, and a high concentration of nightclubs. Explore the Korean American National Museum, Korean Cultural Center, and enjoy convenient transport via B and D Line subways.

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Hollywood Hills

Nestled within the Santa Monica Mountains, this residential area boasts iconic attractions like the Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Bowl, and John Anson Ford Theater. Easily accessible via US 101, it's also home to the American Film Institute.

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Beautiful campus of Loyola Marymount University.

Westchester

Westchester is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to explore sights like Bowlero Los Angeles.

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Top Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

10/10 Excellent

"Only downside is i had for parking as a hotel guest "

Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX

6/10 Okay

"Ok, we didn't have certain cable shows even though they were on our TV they wouldn't give us access to them. I didn't notice until the morning but the end table had a wet condom that the housekeeper did not clean it was hidden behind the clock maybe because the condom was black. When I woke up in the morning I was like where is this water coming from and when I move the clock that's when I found the wet leaky condom which I did not appreciate. I then went to go take a shower. The wash cloth that I grabbed had a hair knot in it, like a pubic hair. I had to find another wash cloth to take my shower that morning I was just so disgusted between the wet condom and the pubic hair washcloth. I did not enjoy my stay at the hotel."

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Monica hotels

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Sea Blue Hotel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Hotel Carmel

Ocean View Hotel

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Shore Hotel

Viceroy Santa Monica

The Eden

The Pierside Santa Monica

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Regent Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Shutters on the Beach

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles LAX South/El Segundo

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo

Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

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Koreatown

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Westchester

Top Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

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