Downtown Santa Monica

Los Angeles
Santa Monica Pier showing street scenes, signage and a marina

Popular places to visit

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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.

Santa Monica Pier
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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 Beach
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Universal Studios Hollywood

Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience!

Universal Studios Hollywood
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Venice Beach

Bronze your body and rub shoulders with body builders and wacky performers at Los Angeles’ quirky urban shoreline, a colorful escape from the city.

Venice Beach
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Crypto.com Arena

This multipurpose sports arena has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts and is home to two National Basketball Association teams.

Crypto.com Arena
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OUE Skyspace LA

Find out about the history of Los Angeles when you spend time at OUE Skyspace LA. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

OUE Skyspace LA

Things to do

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Discover Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£36
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Discover Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles One-Day

£40
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles One-Day
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Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Expert Live Guide

£41
Per adult
Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Expert Live Guide
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The Best of LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Griffith Park +More

£81
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Best of LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Griffith Park +More
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Perfect 5 1⁄2 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica

£73
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Perfect 5 1⁄2 Hour LA & Hollywood Tour from Santa Monica
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Disneyland® Resort Tickets

£210
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Disneyland® Resort Tickets
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
2.5 out of 5
501 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
The price is £256 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very good staff and cleanliness"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2022

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
5 out of 5
1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
The price is £437 per night from 5 Sep to 6 Sep
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
4.3/5 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice hotel that we’ve stayed at multiple times. The location is awesome, but it is a little overpriced for the amenities they have to offer. The area has changed quite a bit since last time we were there. 3rd street promenade used to be thriving, but now is a ghost town, which is a shame."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2022

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Viceroy Santa Monica
Viceroy Santa Monica
4 out of 5
1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
The price is £372 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
4.2/5 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2022

Viceroy Santa Monica
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
The price is £287 per night from 5 Sep to 6 Sep
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
4/5 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Bel hôtel"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2022

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Ocean View Hotel
Ocean View Hotel
3 out of 5
1447 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
The price is £290 per night from 1 Sep to 2 Sep
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay here, everything was nice and clean and staff was very nice, only thing I didn’t like about the hotel is check in isn’t until 4pm. We arrived at noon and had to wait."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2022

Ocean View Hotel
Shore Hotel
Shore Hotel
4 out of 5
1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
The price is £362 per night from 5 Sep to 6 Sep
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a hot tub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
4.3/5 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Perfect getaway!
"It was AMAZING!! The service and the food were outstanding!!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2022

Shore Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier showing street scenes, signage and a marina

Downtown Santa Monica

4.5/5Wonderful!(45 area reviews)

While you're in Downtown Santa Monica, take in top sights like Santa Monica Pier and jump on the metro at Downtown Santa Monica Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Santa Monica
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Ocean Park

4/5Very Good!(23 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

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Mar Vista

Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Marketplace and Venice Beach.

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West Los Angeles

1/5(1 area review)

Visitors to West Los Angeles love its ample dining options, and if you want to check out some more things to do around town, jump on the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation.

West Los Angeles
Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Westwood

4.5/5Wonderful!(11 area reviews)

Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Westwood Village or Hammer Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Century City

Shopping, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studio while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Century City

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