Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdA great place to Brunch or enjoy delicious sweets!
Want a fresh, healthy, and equally delicious option to dine? True Foods is the place to go! Must try the hummus!
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True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica PlWant a fresh, healthy, and equally delicious option to dine? True Foods is the place to go! Must try the hummus!
A diner with great energy and late night hours! Highly recommend the Peanut Butter Shake!
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Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdA diner with great energy and late night hours! Highly recommend the Peanut Butter Shake!
Didn't bring your bike? No worries, you can rent one from Perry's and enjoy a scenic ride along the coastal bike path towards Venice!
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Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
2400 Ocean Front WalkDidn't bring your bike? No worries, you can rent one from Perry's and enjoy a scenic ride along the coastal bike path towards Venice!
Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica BlvdJust the best.
Coffee check. Free Wi-fi check. Blazing outdoor firepit CHECK. Surprising number of celebrity sightings and great vibe all around.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
829 Wilshire BlvdCoffee check. Free Wi-fi check. Blazing outdoor firepit CHECK. Surprising number of celebrity sightings and great vibe all around.
New and trendy, great after hours spot. Or make a night of it try the seafood. The Oysters are to die for.
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Salt Air
1616 Abbot Kinney BlvdNew and trendy, great after hours spot. Or make a night of it try the seafood. The Oysters are to die for.
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardIt makes your mouth happy.
Great Artisan Pizza you'll have to try before you leave.
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800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen Santa Monica
120 Wilshire BlvdGreat Artisan Pizza you'll have to try before you leave.
Luxury hotel with fantastic food and wine. Terrace view over looking the ocean. Dine with celebs!
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Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico BlvdLuxury hotel with fantastic food and wine. Terrace view over looking the ocean. Dine with celebs!
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StSushi Galor!
It's the type of place where you sit down, brunch with friends, business partners, family, and simply trust that everything and anything on the menu is a winner! My fav spot <3
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StIt's the type of place where you sit down, brunch with friends, business partners, family, and simply trust that everything and anything on the menu is a winner! My fav spot <3
Arts & Culture
Popular daytime or nighttime lounge. Meet faces from distant places. Great get together location.
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The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdPopular daytime or nighttime lounge. Meet faces from distant places. Great get together location.
Ride the giant ferris wheel overlooking the Pacific or pick up a souvenir! Every Friday Night from Sept-Oct enjoy movies on the pier! Thurs nights from July-Sept enjoy concerts on the pier.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierRide the giant ferris wheel overlooking the Pacific or pick up a souvenir! Every Friday Night from Sept-Oct enjoy movies on the pier! Thurs nights from July-Sept enjoy concerts on the pier.
Affordable tickets, and just a 10 minute walk away. You laugh your heart out to some of our local talent, and there's always a surprise guest!
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Westside Comedy Theater
1323-A 3rd StAffordable tickets, and just a 10 minute walk away. You laugh your heart out to some of our local talent, and there's always a surprise guest!
Zanzibar
1301 5th StNo wall flowers here. For serious dancers only!
Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th StLive shows and performances!
Art lovers dream! Enjoy this museum of contemporary art.
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Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan AveArt lovers dream! Enjoy this museum of contemporary art.
Can't make it out to the Getty, enjoy ancient history brought back to life at the Getty Villa.
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Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyCan't make it out to the Getty, enjoy ancient history brought back to life at the Getty Villa.
Shopping
From shopping to street performers- some even seen on American Idol, you're sure to be delighted. Don't leave without taking a stroll down this famous Promenade!
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeFrom shopping to street performers- some even seen on American Idol, you're sure to be delighted. Don't leave without taking a stroll down this famous Promenade!
10 block stretch of upscale shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops.
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Montana Avenue
Montana Avenue10 block stretch of upscale shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Everything Else
Fine dining by day, Ultra lounge by night. Head up to the Penthouse Restaurant and Lounge...dress to impress!
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The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach
1111 2nd StFine dining by day, Ultra lounge by night. Head up to the Penthouse Restaurant and Lounge...dress to impress!
Books and coffee with a serene environment.
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Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica BlvdBooks and coffee with a serene environment.
Vons
17380 Sunset BlvdWalk just a few blocks away to your nearest grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Venice is home to some of the best restaurants on the Westside, and Gjelina is certainly one of them. The rustic decor, dim lighting, and Zagat rated menu, make this one of my fav restaurants in town.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdVenice is home to some of the best restaurants on the Westside, and Gjelina is certainly one of them. The rustic decor, dim lighting, and Zagat rated menu, make this one of my fav restaurants in town.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdGreat drinks, cool vibe.
Ultra lounge to check out on a Thursday or Friday night.
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Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean AveUltra lounge to check out on a Thursday or Friday night.
Sightseeing
Muscle Beach Venice
1800 Ocean Front WalkWatch acrobats or become one.
Palisades Beach Rd
You'll never want to leave after watching your first sunset on this seascape.
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveRelaxing spot after a day of shopping.
My absolute favorite hike with breathtaking ocean scenery. Moderate difficulty, approx 2-3hrs roundtrip!
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Los Leones Canyon Trailhead
510 Los Liones DrMy absolute favorite hike with breathtaking ocean scenery. Moderate difficulty, approx 2-3hrs roundtrip!
Temescal Canyon Rd
Temescal Canyon RoadA mild hike with luscious foliage and ocean views. Pretty mild 1-2hr hike.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
500 Wilshire BoulevardThe true Fresh and healthy choice.