Santa Monica Guide

Updated: June 15, 2001

Plan the perfect day--or night--in L.A.'s glittering beach city.

On this page:Breakfast, Shopping, Lunch, Attractions, Dinner, Nightlife, Hotels, More Nearby Bars and Restaurants.

Breakfast

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Patrick's Roadhouse
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    106 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402 (map)

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cora's Coffee Shop
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    1802 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

Shopping

  1. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Third Street Promenade
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    Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

  2. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hey Kookla
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    1329 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

    Fun yet relaxing gift and home decor shop fits right in on tony Montana Avenue.

Lunch

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Border Grill
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    1445 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Babalu
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    1002 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

Attractions

  1. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pacific Park
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    Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

  2. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Temescal Gateway Park
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    15601 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (map)

    This popular Westside hike provides breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and coastline.

Dinner

  1. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Giorgio Baldi Ristorante
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    114 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402 (map)

  2. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average One Pico
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    1 Pico Blvd , Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Valentino Italian Restaurant
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    3115 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

Nightlife

  1. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cameo Bar
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    1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Viceroy's stylish bar oozes Hollywood chic, but sexy poolside cabanas keep it Santa Monica cool.

  2. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Veranda Bar at Casa Del Mar Hotel
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    1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

    Where Hollywood suits sip trendy spirits and seal movie deals.

  3. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Barcopa
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    2810 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

  4. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Zanzibar
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    1301 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

Hotels

  1. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Georgian Hotel
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    1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

  2. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Casa Del Mar
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    1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

    Santa Monica's toniest lodging brings a taste of the Riviera to the Westside.

  3. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shutters on the Beach
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    1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

    Right on the sand, this beach house-style resort offers mile-long views of the coastline.

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