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.
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: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Los Angeles Rams Football Game at SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles Chargers Football Game at SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles Airport Same Day Luggage Services 1 Ticket for 2 Bags
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
Clean room, staff good
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Nice linen. Got a text asking if i needed anything, and someone brought some bottled water to the room. Very comfortable overall
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Everything was good
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Clean and quiet. Nice atmosphere.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Clean room, amazing location. Only not all fee are included on Expedia for some how and I needed to pay more
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025
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.
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.
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 Santa Monica 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.
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.
