Downtown Santa Monica, CA
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.
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.
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.
Things to do
Full-Day Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim
Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
5.5-Hour Exclusive Malibu Stars Homes & Beautiful Beach Tour
Perfect 5 1⁄2 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean Park
A noteworthy feature of Ocean Park is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation.
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 Penmar Golf Course and Walk Streets.
Westwood
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 neighborhood.
Century City
Shopping, restaurants, and beaches are some highlights of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring.
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.
- Santa Monica Beach
- Santa Monica Pier
- Original Muscle Beach
- Santa Monica History Museum
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- University of Southern California
- Crypto.com Arena
- Dodger Stadium
- Venice Beach
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- SoFi Stadium
- Rodeo Drive
- Universal CityWalk
- The Grove
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center