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.
Santa Monica Place
During your trip to Santa Monica, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Santa Monica Place. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Original Muscle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Original Muscle Beach during your travels in Santa Monica? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel
staff are very nice and very respectful. the property is definitely a lot older/aged and the room wasn’t bad for the price and location
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Friendly staff and very clean room.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Pierside Santa Monica
Very clean, convenient location, staff was amazing
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
It was fine for a quick overnight airport stay. The room was laege but bathroom outdated am dingy. The shuttle took awhike. I.must have timed itvwrong. The ondite coffee and deli was hood.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Great location for TCM Classic Film Festival. Very clean, great service, everyone is very friendly and efficient and helpful. Center of everything Hollywood, across the street from Jimmy Kimmel and El Capitain .
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Freehand Los Angeles
Room was great, staff were really nice and the rooftop is really cool! Would definitely come back
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
West Los Angeles
Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/Sepulved Station or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.
Mar Vista
While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Westwood Village or UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 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.
Westchester
You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Bowlero Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.
