Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide
Los Angeles
Visit Downtown Santa Monica
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions
Things to do
City Sightseeing LA & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - 4 Routes
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica
"Great!!!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
The Eden
"Staff was great, location is great but the building and rooms are very outdated. We stayed in the superior room 2 bedroom ocean view. The old grimy windows are not noise cancelling from busy street traffic and not all had blackout curtains. Outdated lighting setup where no switches worked and the ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
"Great staff, great amenities, convenient location"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
"They need a better pool set up with more service. They serve cold pre packaged food and a very limited amount of drinks. Also I had to call for them to unlock the pool bathrooms when the pool opens at 6 am and no one opened them till 11 am."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"What an amazing property! We enjoyed the location so much, we stayed an additional night! Way to go Hilton!"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Sheraton Universal Hotel
"Stayed here one night on the 4th of July to go to Universal Studios on Sunday. Location is within walking distance to the hotel. We have stayed here in the past and never had an issue with parking. When we checked in Saturday night on the 4th around 11pm the guy at the front desk was very nice. We ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica
Hollywood
Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.
Mid City
While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.
Koreatown
Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.
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 neighbourhood.
