Downtown Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles
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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.
Santa Monica Place
During your trip to Santa Monica, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Santa Monica Place. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Original Muscle Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Original Muscle Beach during your travels in Santa Monica? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Things to do
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Black History Tour of South LA and Crenshaw
Los Angeles Airport Same Day Luggage Services 1 Ticket for 2 Bags
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Ocean View Hotel
Ocean view room amazing and clean. Staff were terrific
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Hotel Carmel
No frills, but clean and well kept. Bed and pillows are hard, but I read the reviews and brought my own pillows and sleeping meds. Great staff. Expensive parking but it’s nice to know your car is being kept safe. Very well located for walking to restaurants and access to 3rd Street Promenade I’m ...
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Clean room, good staff service.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Nice room. Friendly staff. Airport shuttle was great!
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Good service
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Always a pleasure to stay there everyone is very atentive
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
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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.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.
Brentwood
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.
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.
