Guidebook for Santa Monica
Essentials
Organic local market with fresh produce; an amazing deli counter; a large selection of craft beers and wines; a gourmet cheese counter and healthy snack food of every variety.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOrganic local market with fresh produce; an amazing deli counter; a large selection of craft beers and wines; a gourmet cheese counter and healthy snack food of every variety.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly bar staff, sports on TV, wide selection of whiskey and scotch as well as local beers on tap. Full menu of food for dinner, lunch and breakfast.
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O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant
2226 Wilshire BlvdFriendly bar staff, sports on TV, wide selection of whiskey and scotch as well as local beers on tap. Full menu of food for dinner, lunch and breakfast.
Adorable, funky spot decorated with dolls and paintings all over the walls in this multi-roomed courtyard cafe. Friendly bar-tenders and great place to spend a Friday or Saturday night.
Renee's Courtyard Café
522 Wilshire BlvdAdorable, funky spot decorated with dolls and paintings all over the walls in this multi-roomed courtyard cafe. Friendly bar-tenders and great place to spend a Friday or Saturday night.
Rated one of the best sports bars in all of Los Angeles. Multiple screens, large bar menu.
3001 Wilshire Blvd
3001 Wilshire BoulevardRated one of the best sports bars in all of Los Angeles. Multiple screens, large bar menu.
Great sports bar, delicious menu serving above average fare.
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Sonny McLean's Irish Pub
2615 Wilshire BlvdGreat sports bar, delicious menu serving above average fare.
Shopping
Conveniently-located drug store well-stocked with toiletries like toothpaste and contact lens solution as well as batteries, alcohol, make-up, and more.
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Walgreens
1932 Wilshire BlvdConveniently-located drug store well-stocked with toiletries like toothpaste and contact lens solution as well as batteries, alcohol, make-up, and more.
Food Scene
Fast casual vegan restaurant full of delicious salads and sandwiches. Serves beer and wine.
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Veggie Grill
8000 Sunset BlvdFast casual vegan restaurant full of delicious salads and sandwiches. Serves beer and wine.
Fast-casual restaurant serving fresh, made-to-order Mexican food like burritos, tacos and quesadillas. I love their grilled veggie burrito, and stocking up on salsa at their fresh salsa bar.
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Poquito Mas
3701 Cahuenga Blvd WFast-casual restaurant serving fresh, made-to-order Mexican food like burritos, tacos and quesadillas. I love their grilled veggie burrito, and stocking up on salsa at their fresh salsa bar.
Craft beer on tap and the best burgers in the city. It's a must-visit local bar and restaurant.
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Father's Office
1018 Montana AveCraft beer on tap and the best burgers in the city. It's a must-visit local bar and restaurant.
Upscale bar and restaurant, great for having cocktails and apps for happy hour or an early evening dinner.
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R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveUpscale bar and restaurant, great for having cocktails and apps for happy hour or an early evening dinner.
Blue Plate
1415 Montana AveWonderful brunch spot on the weekends. Always packed.
Delicious coffee, brunch, lunch and decent neighborhood dinner spot. Baked goods are tasty.
17th Street Cafe & Bakery
1610 Montana AveDelicious coffee, brunch, lunch and decent neighborhood dinner spot. Baked goods are tasty.
Peet's Coffee
1401 Montana AveGreat spot for sipping espresso drinks.
Diedrich Coffee
Another quaint cafe on Montana.
Delicious chef-prepared cuisine known for small plates to share and hand-selected wine list.
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Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire BlvdDelicious chef-prepared cuisine known for small plates to share and hand-selected wine list.
Classic sit-down Mexican restaurant that's been a local fixture for years. Friendly staff serves delicious margaritas and large portions of Mexican food.
Casa Escobar
2500 Wilshire BlvdClassic sit-down Mexican restaurant that's been a local fixture for years. Friendly staff serves delicious margaritas and large portions of Mexican food.
This is the place to get a great steak. It'll cost you plenty, but the atmosphere and service is worth it.
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Pacific Dining Car
1310 W 6th StThis is the place to get a great steak. It'll cost you plenty, but the atmosphere and service is worth it.