Guidebook for Santa Monica
Sightseeing
literally across the street and is a great place to walk, run, do yoga - you name it!
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Palisades Park
Ocean Avenueliterally across the street and is a great place to walk, run, do yoga - you name it!
Santa Monica State Beach
Beautiful beach, just a stone's throw away.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIconic pier in Santa Monica!
Beautiful state park and great hiking. Just a stone's throw away!
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Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdBeautiful state park and great hiking. Just a stone's throw away!
Great hiking spot, make sure to bring lots of water!
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Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
15601 Sunset BlvdGreat hiking spot, make sure to bring lots of water!
Zuma Beach
Best beach in Malibu and in all of LA frankly.
Great people watching, go during the day as it's shadier at night.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkGreat people watching, go during the day as it's shadier at night.
Shopping
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeGreat for shopping and dining
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardGreat eclectic shopping area!
Food Scene
(Salad/Veggie, $) - This one is right up the street on Montana!
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Greens up! Salads
912 Montana Ave(Salad/Veggie, $) - This one is right up the street on Montana!
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd St(Sushi, $$$) - great sushi!
Sushi Sasabune
11917 Wilshire BlvdOne of my favorite sushi spots. ($$$$)
Great Santa Monica dining experience, but make a reservation in advance!
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Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardGreat Santa Monica dining experience, but make a reservation in advance!
Capo
1810 Ocean AveGreat Italian food, but pricey! ($$$$)
Great restaurant, love it for brunch but they also have good lunch and dinner. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes!
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FIG
101 Wilshire BlvdGreat restaurant, love it for brunch but they also have good lunch and dinner. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes!
Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico BlvdGo here for breakfast - breathtaking ocean views!
One of my favorite restaurants on Montana Ave. Great food here!
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R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveOne of my favorite restaurants on Montana Ave. Great food here!
If you are going to Malibu, I recommend stopping at the pier and grabbing breakfast or lunch here. Cozy spot and amazing views of the Pacific Ocean!
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyIf you are going to Malibu, I recommend stopping at the pier and grabbing breakfast or lunch here. Cozy spot and amazing views of the Pacific Ocean!
If you're looking to splurge and have an amazing sushi dining experience, try Nobu in Malibu. ($$$$)
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Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyIf you're looking to splurge and have an amazing sushi dining experience, try Nobu in Malibu. ($$$$)
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdClosest Starbucks.
More tea here than coffee, but a great spot to chill and get some work done. Try the ginger tea for a kick!
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Funnel Mill Rare Coffee & Tea
1506 BroadwayMore tea here than coffee, but a great spot to chill and get some work done. Try the ginger tea for a kick!
Essentials
Pavilions
820 Montana AveNearest Grocery - can walk here in about 15 minutes
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdClosest Whole Foods grocery.
Everything Else
SoulCycle
120 Wilshire BoulevardNeed to get some exercise? Hop on a bike and sweat it out!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar and great food here too. Also a good spot to get a drink if you're waiting for a table at Sugarfish.
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdGreat bar and great food here too. Also a good spot to get a drink if you're waiting for a table at Sugarfish.
Awesome selection of beers and the best burger in Los Angeles.
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Father's Office
1018 Montana AveAwesome selection of beers and the best burger in Los Angeles.