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.
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.
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.
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.
Palisades Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Palisades Park, a lovely green space 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
"Hotel Carmel is a older style hotel right in the heart on Santa Monica, one street back from the beach, a 5 minute walk to the pier. A family owned and run establishment, friendly, helpful staff. Rooms were nice and clean, just old. Tea, coffee and water provided which was a nice touch. Bed was a ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"Rooms are outdated. Bathroom fixtures and cabinets look old and not maintained. Except for the lobby, the hotel does not deserve 4 stars. Guests have to request room cleaning or towel replacements. We made a request in the morning around 9am, and, to our surprise, it was not done by the time we were ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
"Beautiful place to stay, and breakfast was very yummy and feasibly priced. Will definitely stay here again. The gym was also nice for vacation"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
"Staff was excellent. Seriously incredible service, from lobby check in to valet and food service but the hotel is very outdated, the rooms look worn down. The comforters were old, yellow/brown stained. My room was $500 plus and I couldn’t even see the Hollywood sign as advertised because the weather. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
"From the time we arrived until our departure, everything was wonderful. The staff was very courteous, answered all my questions, supplied us with bottled water daily upon request. The daily upkeep of the room was excellent. Transportation to the airport was wonderful. I will use this hotel ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
"I didn’t like some of the front desk staff. The keys never work properly. Front desk unhelpful in solving that issue. Bad for cars dropping off people"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 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 Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Flower District 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.
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.
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.
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.
