Downtown Santa Monica, CA
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Popular places to visit

Santa Monica Beach
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.

Santa Monica Pier
You'll find beachside kitsch, boardwalk ambiance and carnival fun at this sunbaked LA attraction that’s more than a hundred years old.

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.

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.

Heal the Bay Aquarium
Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Heal the Bay Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

Tongva Park
Tongva Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Monica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
So easy to check in and out. Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 2025/11/13

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Yes the rooms were great and staff attentive
Reviewed on 2025/11/13

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
perfect!
Reviewed on 2025/11/14

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Clean room, top notch hospitality, and right in the heart of Hollywood. Perfect.
Reviewed on 2025/11/13

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Friendly I had good time. Thanks ok
Reviewed on 2025/11/11

Freehand Los Angeles
Staff were very good. Would have liked to know that their would be major renovations on our floor creating a lot of noise the morning we left- thank goodness it didn't start earlier.
Reviewed on 2025/11/13
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.

Brentwood
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Mar Vista
While Mar Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.

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.
Downtown Santa Monica, CA
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