Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdAmazing Brunch Spot!
Ingo's Tasty Diner
1213 Wilshire BlvdAmazing Diner!
Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire BlvdGreat Dinner Spot.
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardFavorite Restaurant!
Santa Monica Family YMCA
1332 6th StAmazing Pacific Sea Food
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StMy favorite sushi, but you can't make reservations.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdAmazing Food with Fantastic Cocktails
Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica BlvdAmazing Mint-Mojito Coffee
Demitasse
1149 3rd StCoffee Connoisseurs
The Refinery
413 Santa Monica BlvdMy Favorite classic latte
Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose AveGreat Brunch Spot
Dunkin'
1132 Wilshire BlvdAt taste of the east coast donut shop
Krispy Kreme
1231 Wilshire BlvdClassic California Donut Shop
Gourmet Donuts, my favorite is the simple vanilla twist
40 locals recommend
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
631 Wilshire BlvdGourmet Donuts, my favorite is the simple vanilla twist
Excellent Pizza Spot, I like the Angry Bee (beware the spicy!)
25 locals recommend
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen Santa Monica
120 Wilshire BlvdExcellent Pizza Spot, I like the Angry Bee (beware the spicy!)
Cassia
1314 7th StAsian Fusion
Belcampo- Santa Monica
1026 Wilshire BlvdThe finest meats around. Also has a restaurant.
Amazingly fresh seafood, also has a small restaurant attached.
53 locals recommend
Santa Monica Seafood Co
1000 Wilshire BlvdAmazingly fresh seafood, also has a small restaurant attached.
Melisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire BlvdMichelin Starred Restaurant. Very high end french.
El Cholo
1025 Wilshire BlvdA classic mexican restaurant
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdGreat healthy salad option!
Chomp Eatery & Juice Station
1612 Santa Monica BlvdGreat Burgers!
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveExcellent Restaurant. My favorite is the crispy chicken sandwich.
Swanky Coffee Shop where Ron Howard & Tobey Maguire have been spotted.
37 locals recommend
Primo Passo Coffee Co
702 Montana AveSwanky Coffee Shop where Ron Howard & Tobey Maguire have been spotted.
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar
1610 Montana AveBest Italinan Food Around
Essentials
Vons
17380 Sunset BlvdSuper-Convenient Grocery Store
Convenient Drug Store (Showing at 18th/Wilshire on the map, but there's one at 14th & Wilshire as well)
177 locals recommend
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln BlvdConvenient Drug Store (Showing at 18th/Wilshire on the map, but there's one at 14th & Wilshire as well)
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
1250 16th StExtremely Close Hospital For Emergencies
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Chloe
1449 2nd StFancy Cocktails In A Mellow Atmosphere.
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdSwanky Party Scene
Sightseeing
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierRide the ferris wheel for classic Santa Monica views
Tiny, but enjoyable aquarium, worth the $5 price of admission.
36 locals recommend
Heal the Bay Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front WalkTiny, but enjoyable aquarium, worth the $5 price of admission.
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Monica Stairs
699 Adelaide DrGet your work-out on running these classic stairs
Easy and Fun 9 hole golf-course, where Harrison Ford once crashed his plane! (you can rent clubs for $5!)
51 locals recommend
Penmar Golf Course
1233 Rose AveEasy and Fun 9 hole golf-course, where Harrison Ford once crashed his plane! (you can rent clubs for $5!)
Laemmle Monica Film Center
1332 2nd StMovie Theater Showing Art Films
Movie Theater Showing Classic Movies, Frequently With Celebrity Guest Q&A's.
57 locals recommend
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana AveMovie Theater Showing Classic Movies, Frequently With Celebrity Guest Q&A's.
Shopping
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThis outdoor mall is a shoppers delight.
REI
402 Santa Monica BlvdOutdoor Gear!
High-End Shopping Mall With Amazing Movie Theater And Restaurants
178 locals recommend
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceHigh-End Shopping Mall With Amazing Movie Theater And Restaurants
Montana Avenue
Montana AvenueBoutique Shopping Street Mecca!
Parks & Nature
Palisades Park
Ocean AvenueBest Place for a picnic, or a walk, overlooking the beach
Santa Monica State Beach
The Beach!