Guidebook for Santa Monica
Drinks & Nightlife
Incredible view. Pick-up scene. Also a restaurant with decent food. Top of the Huntley Hotel.
95 locals recommend
The Penthouse
1111 2nd StIncredible view. Pick-up scene. Also a restaurant with decent food. Top of the Huntley Hotel.
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StDecent burgers.
Shopping
Fantastic medium-high-end boutique for Women, Men & kids. Wearable pieces in beautiful textiles.
17 locals recommend
Lost & Found
11700 National BlvdFantastic medium-high-end boutique for Women, Men & kids. Wearable pieces in beautiful textiles.
Sightseeing
Local Farmers Market every Sunday morning until about 1:00pm. Get your produce on, or hit a stand for some breakfast to go from local eateries.
34 locals recommend
Santa Monica Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
155-199 Arizona AveLocal Farmers Market every Sunday morning until about 1:00pm. Get your produce on, or hit a stand for some breakfast to go from local eateries.
Tuesdays have Food Trucks in the museum parking lot from 4:30-9:30. To see what's being served, check here: twitter.com/SMFoodtrucklot
15 locals recommend
California Heritage Museum
2612 Main StTuesdays have Food Trucks in the museum parking lot from 4:30-9:30. To see what's being served, check here: twitter.com/SMFoodtrucklot
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaEssentials
Surf Liquor and Wine
2522 Main StLiquor store 2 short blocks away.
One Life Natural Foods
3001 Main StreetWalking distance. Well-stocked natural grocery.
Ever see the video "Getting real in the Whole Foods parking lot" a few years back? It was shot at this giant Whole Foods. Ha.
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd Ever see the video "Getting real in the Whole Foods parking lot" a few years back? It was shot at this giant Whole Foods. Ha.
Gelson's Market
2627 Lincoln BlvdLarge, popular grocery.
Entertainment & Activities
Go online to reserve your seat in advance. ArcLight Cinemas are the best.
51 locals recommend
ArcLight Cinemas - Santa Monica
395 3rd Street PromenadeGo online to reserve your seat in advance. ArcLight Cinemas are the best.
AMC Santa Monica 7
1310 3rd St Reserve a recliner seat at this theater on the Promenade!
AMC Broadway 4
1441 3rd Street PromenadeTCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood BlvdWorld famous movie theater.
Parks & Nature
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveOff-leash dogs and movie stars without makeup. Wee.
Arts & Culture
Outdoor Bandshell. Catch a performance of anything and you'll have fun just crowd watching.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdOutdoor Bandshell. Catch a performance of anything and you'll have fun just crowd watching.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy