Downtown Santa Monica, CA
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Popular places to visit

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 Pier
You'll find beachside kitsch, boardwalk ambiance and carnival fun at this sunbaked LA attraction that’s more than a hundred years old.

Third Street Promenade
During your trip to Santa Monica, you can enjoy retail therapy at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Pacific Park
Bring the family to Pacific Park and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Heal the Bay Aquarium
Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Heal the Bay Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

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?
Things to do

Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour

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

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals

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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

Ocean Park
Popular with sunbathers, surfers, and volleyball players, Ocean Park beach offers a beachside path for joggers and bikers, while parks provide playgrounds and picnicking areas. Main Street hosts a weekly farmer's market and features boutiques and restaurants.

West Los Angeles
Divided by Interstate 405, this residential and commercial area boasts the vibrant Sawtelle Boulevard, a prominent food street, and Stoner Recreation Center with various sports facilities and a waterpark.

Mar Vista
While Mar Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walk Streets and Venice Beach.

Westwood
Home to UCLA, this neighborhood offers shopping, dining, and entertainment in Westwood Village. Explore cultural gems like the Hammer Museum and Geffen Playhouse Theater, or visit "Little Persia" on Westwood Boulevard.

Westchester
Westchester is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to explore sights like Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center.

West Hollywood
While visiting West Hollywood, you might make a stop by sights like Melrose Avenue and Sunset Strip.