Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Eatery with an eclectic menu of farm-to-table dishes, an open kitchen & hip, mod setting. Must try the grass fed flat iron steak.
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Aestus
507 Wilshire BlvdEatery with an eclectic menu of farm-to-table dishes, an open kitchen & hip, mod setting. Must try the grass fed flat iron steak.
Located in Santa Monica's the 3rd Street Promenade, this American style restaurant is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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The Independence
205 BroadwayLocated in Santa Monica's the 3rd Street Promenade, this American style restaurant is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Part country cafe & part butcher shop, this eatery/market serves meat sourced from its own farm!
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Belcampo- Santa Monica
1026 Wilshire BlvdPart country cafe & part butcher shop, this eatery/market serves meat sourced from its own farm!
Swanky digs, modeled after an old-school yacht, set the stage for fresh seafood dishes & drinks. Try the BBQ EEL LUNCH BOX!
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Santa Monica Family YMCA
1332 6th StSwanky digs, modeled after an old-school yacht, set the stage for fresh seafood dishes & drinks. Try the BBQ EEL LUNCH BOX!
MoGo Coffee
1434 4th StGreat coffee and even better sandwiches.
Laid-back restaurant making breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including sweet & savory crepes. Enjoy thier organic fresh brewed Italy’s Favorite LavAzza Coffee & espresso!
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Blue Daisy
609 BroadwayLaid-back restaurant making breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including sweet & savory crepes. Enjoy thier organic fresh brewed Italy’s Favorite LavAzza Coffee & espresso!
Drinks & Nightlife
A glass, bottle or carafe comes at one of 3 fixed prices, along with small plates, pizzas & salads!
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Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdA glass, bottle or carafe comes at one of 3 fixed prices, along with small plates, pizzas & salads!
Gastropub featuring creative comfort food, health-conscious food & handcrafted cocktails.
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdGastropub featuring creative comfort food, health-conscious food & handcrafted cocktails.
Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th StFantastic bar and music venue!
Entertainment & Activities
A mix of amusement rides & games, seafood restaurants and beaches populated with tanned surfers, sun worshipers, and body builders. Spend the whole day here!
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierA mix of amusement rides & games, seafood restaurants and beaches populated with tanned surfers, sun worshipers, and body builders. Spend the whole day here!
Shopping
Amazing outdoor shopping area featuring a plethora of marvelous restaurants. Great for families, couples or clothing aficionados!
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeAmazing outdoor shopping area featuring a plethora of marvelous restaurants. Great for families, couples or clothing aficionados!
Walgreens
1932 Wilshire Blvd24 hour pharmacy & drugstore.
Santa Monica Liquor
1001 Wilshire BlvdBeer, Wine & Spirits.
Sightseeing
699 Adelaide Dr
699 Adelaide DriveGreat workout hotspot with cool shade and friendly people!
Quiet and much less busy than hanging out at the pier. Palisades Park features a gorgeous view of the shoreline, and some of the best views of the sunset.
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Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueQuiet and much less busy than hanging out at the pier. Palisades Park features a gorgeous view of the shoreline, and some of the best views of the sunset.
Arts & Culture
Venice is a must if visiting Southern California. Stretching about one a half miles along the manicured sands of the Pacific Ocean, the boardwalk is a large part of what makes Venice unique.
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkVenice is a must if visiting Southern California. Stretching about one a half miles along the manicured sands of the Pacific Ocean, the boardwalk is a large part of what makes Venice unique.
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Parking is $15 and you get a nice scenic ride to the museum with an AC'd tram. An absolute must see!
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The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrFamous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Parking is $15 and you get a nice scenic ride to the museum with an AC'd tram. An absolute must see!
Essentials
Pavilions
820 Montana AveGrocery.