Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

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Santa Monica Beach

4.5/5(94 reviews)

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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Santa Monica Pier

4/5(233 reviews)

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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Third Street Promenade

5/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Monica, you can do some window-shopping at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Third Street Promenade
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Pacific Park

Bring the children to Pacific Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pacific Park
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Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
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Ocean Avenue

Enjoy an outing to Ocean Avenue during your stay in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ocean Avenue

Things to do

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Full-Day Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim

£67
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim
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All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

£75
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
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Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles

£66
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles
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LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure

£55
Per adult
LA: Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Adventure
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Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes

£156
Per adult
Los Angeles Must-See Tour - Filming Locations, Crime Scenes, Celebrity Homes
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Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

£65
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
3.5 out of 5
9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £86 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£86
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
6/10 (5,822 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
The Pierside Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica
4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £257 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£257
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (606 reviews)
"Wonderful location and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

The Pierside Santa Monica
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is £231 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£231
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"We only stayed one night but as a group of four women, we felt incredibly safe. We walked 13 minutes to dinner with no issues. The entire property was super clean, and all of the staff was very friendly. We really enjoyed our room and it easily slept 4 people with plenty of space. Would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel
3 out of 5
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
The price is £240 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£240
per night
23 May - 24 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"good place in Santa Monica for the price. Not fancy but clean and great location. Room gets a lot of road noise."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Hotel Carmel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £125 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£125
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (5,858 reviews)
"I loved the king sized bed and the quietness.... best sleep I've had in a long time."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Loews Hollywood Hotel
4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £246 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£246
per night
28 May - 29 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,566 reviews)
Comfy and Classy!
"Amazing staff. So helpful. They even gave me tips to make my stay better. The property was beautiful and attached to a shopping plaza. Definitely do the valet."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Loews Hollywood Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

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Ocean Park

4/5(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.

Ocean Park
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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
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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 Penmar Golf Course and Walk Streets.

Mar Vista
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Westwood

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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.

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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 Studios while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Century City
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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.

Westchester

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