Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Santa Monica Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Santa Monica Beach, a popular beach in Santa Monica. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Santa Monica Pier
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Santa Monica Pier, a favourite shopping spot in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Third Street Promenade
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.
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.
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find 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?
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Amazing
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
The staff were lovely, friendly, informative and let me extend my check out time until 2pm (which was great because my flight is at 9pm). The room is really clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
The airport shuttle , staff, and all hotel employees were amazing, friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Clean room, top notch hospitality, and right in the heart of Hollywood. Perfect.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Staff was awesome we got there early and they were able to get us a room right away such awesome customer service
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Freehand Los Angeles
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach.
West Los Angeles
Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.
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
Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk Streets and Santa Monica Beach.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
