Downtown Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles
Visit Downtown Santa Monica
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.
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.
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.
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: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
Half Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals
The Pierside Santa Monica
Love the location. Such fun decor. The staff was amazing. Can’t wait to go back.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Hotel Carmel
The room was very clean. The staff is wonderful and extremely helpful. Location is great for going to the Santa Monica Pier, maybe a 5 minute walk. If you are riding the hop on/hop off bus stop 57 is a 3-4 minute walk away. You will hear street noise, but not later at night.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Ocean View Hotel
very customer friendly, great location, Theresa, and Ashley made it very easy for us
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
The Eden
Excellent boutique hotel with a great history. Chill vibe in the cafe and pool deck. Super view of the Santa Monica beachfront
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
The hotel is close to the airport with a free airport shuttle.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Clean, updated baths and room decor, adjacent to airport for convenient shuttle to flights.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
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.
