Downtown Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles
Visit Downtown Santa Monica
Popular places to visit
Santa Monica Beach
Nothing says vacation 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 favorite 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 enjoy retail therapy 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 carefree afternoon at Original Muscle Beach during your travels in Santa Monica? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Pacific Park
Bring the family to Pacific Park and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Hotel Carmel
The Pierside Santa Monica
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Loews Hollywood Hotel
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Popular with sunbathers, surfers, and volleyball players, Ocean Park beach offers a beachside path for joggers and bikers, while parks provide playgrounds and picnicking areas. Main Street hosts a weekly farmer's market and features boutiques and restaurants.
West Los Angeles
Divided by Interstate 405, this residential and commercial area boasts the vibrant Sawtelle Boulevard, a prominent food street, and Stoner Recreation Center with various sports facilities and a waterpark.
Mar Vista
While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.
Westwood
Home to UCLA, this neighborhood offers shopping, dining, and entertainment in Westwood Village. Explore cultural gems like the Hammer Museum and Geffen Playhouse Theater, or visit "Little Persia" on Westwood Boulevard.
Century City
Shopping, restaurants, and beaches are some highlights of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring.
Westchester
Westchester is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to explore sights like Bowlero Los Angeles.
Downtown Santa Monica, CA
- Santa Monica Beach
- Santa Monica Pier
- Ocean Avenue
- Third Street Promenade
- Santa Monica Place
- Original Muscle Beach
- Pacific Park
- International Chess Park
- Tongva Park
- Fidelity Arts
- Camera Obscura
- City Garage Theatre
- Santa Monica Visitor Center
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Dodger Stadium
- Los Angeles Convention Center
- Crypto.com Arena
- Venice Beach
- SoFi Stadium
- University of Southern California
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Kia Forum
- Hollywood Boulevard
- The Grove
- Hollywood Bowl
- Rodeo Drive
- L.A. Live
- Sunset Strip
- Universal CityWalk
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center