Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Delicious breakfast - I recommend the egg sandwich and Spanish latte.
347 locals recommend
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveDelicious breakfast - I recommend the egg sandwich and Spanish latte.
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveHealthy, organic and delicious vegan food.
One of the best restaurants on the west side. Busy, so arrive early or late.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of the best restaurants on the west side. Busy, so arrive early or late.
Healthy and delicious Mexican Food - I recommend the grilled corn, guacamole, and margaritas.
193 locals recommend
Mercado
7910 W 3rd StHealthy and delicious Mexican Food - I recommend the grilled corn, guacamole, and margaritas.
Great coffee and atmosphere.
185 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.Great coffee and atmosphere.
Thai Vegan
2400 Main StCute thai place on Main St. I recommend the green curry.
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice Coffeebar
1331 Abbot Kinney BlvdAmazing coffee
Primo Passo Coffee Co
702 Montana AveDelicious coffee and pastries.
Great place all around. During the day it's a nice place to bring your laptop and work. Good coffee and lunch. Afternoon/evening turns into a wine bar. Recommended - Le bowl and a bottle of Rose.
251 locals recommend
Zinqué
1440 Lincoln BlvdGreat place all around. During the day it's a nice place to bring your laptop and work. Good coffee and lunch. Afternoon/evening turns into a wine bar. Recommended - Le bowl and a bottle of Rose.
Great fish tacos. Also recommend the veggie burger and blue cheese wedge salad. Good beer and wine menu. 5 minute walk.
181 locals recommend
Cerveteca
523 Rose AveGreat fish tacos. Also recommend the veggie burger and blue cheese wedge salad. Good beer and wine menu. 5 minute walk.
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdExcellent food + cocktails. Always busy.
Groundwork Coffee Co.
671 Rose AveGreat coffee
Tavern Restaurant
11648 San Vicente BlvdExcellent brunch - I recommend getting there before 10:30.
Manchego
2518 Main StGreat tapas restaurant. Cute outside back area. 20 minute walk.
Make a reservation, get there early, and enjoy a 180 degree view of the ocean and watch the sunset.
181 locals recommend
Geoffreys
27400 Pacific Coast HwyMake a reservation, get there early, and enjoy a 180 degree view of the ocean and watch the sunset.
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdGreat for lunch, shopping, celebrity sighting.
Enjoy lunch and a glass of wine while you watch the surfers.
284 locals recommend
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyEnjoy lunch and a glass of wine while you watch the surfers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer and wine bar with open windows. Great for people watching. Recommended from around 5-7:30pm. Gets crowded and super loud on the weekends after 9.
262 locals recommend
the otheroom Venice Beach
Beer and wine bar with open windows. Great for people watching. Recommended from around 5-7:30pm. Gets crowded and super loud on the weekends after 9.
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveGreat wine bar, 5 minute walk.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd10 minute walk
Shopping
Marine Market
672 Marine StExcellent for anything you might have forgotten. Right around the corner.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardExcellent shops, people watching
Montana Avenue
Montana AvenueGreat shopping. Recommended begin at 7th St and walk up to 18th.
Everything Else
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyGreat 1-2 hour hikes
Arts & Culture
Excellent collection, stop by the La Brea tar pits.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdExcellent collection, stop by the La Brea tar pits.
Sightseeing
El Matador Beach
32350 Pacific Coast HwyGorgeous cliffs, secluded. My favorite beach in Malibu.