Guidebook for Santa Monica
Sightseeing
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica PierIt's Venice. Grittier than Santa Monica. Get a tattoo, or maybe just a henna tattoo. Buy souvenirs. Watch the street scene. Enjoy the restaurants along the Walk. Check out the artists booths along the walk to Marina del Rey. Walk out to the Pier at the end of Washington Blvd.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkIt's Venice. Grittier than Santa Monica. Get a tattoo, or maybe just a henna tattoo. Buy souvenirs. Watch the street scene. Enjoy the restaurants along the Walk. Check out the artists booths along the walk to Marina del Rey. Walk out to the Pier at the end of Washington Blvd.
Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdA definite place to visit.
If you've never visited the area, it's kind of a must. After all, it's Hollywood. Then move on. Once is usually enough.
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Hollywood / Vine Station
Hollywood BoulevardIf you've never visited the area, it's kind of a must. After all, it's Hollywood. Then move on. Once is usually enough.
Parks & Nature
Laguna de Malibú
3835 Cross Creek RdTide pools, birds, surfers.
Historic home of Will Rogers with docent led tours. Multiple hiking trails that inter-connect through the Santa Monica Mountains. Seasonal Polo games. Boarding stables.
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Parque Histórico Estatal Will Rogers
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdHistoric home of Will Rogers with docent led tours. Multiple hiking trails that inter-connect through the Santa Monica Mountains. Seasonal Polo games. Boarding stables.
Check out the whole area if you like to hike. Trails for everyone from the ocean to the mountains.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Interagency Visitor Center
26876 Mulholland HwyCheck out the whole area if you like to hike. Trails for everyone from the ocean to the mountains.
A beautiful park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Coast Highway.
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Parque Palisades
Ocean AvenueA beautiful park overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Coast Highway.
Food Scene
Lovely local cafe. A little pricey, but delicious.
info@thymecafeandmarket.com
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Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdLovely local cafe. A little pricey, but delicious.
info@thymecafeandmarket.com
Delicious food, with sports on t.v., and people working on their laptops.
https://www.thebrixtonsm.com/
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The Brixton
2827 Pico BlvdDelicious food, with sports on t.v., and people working on their laptops.
https://www.thebrixtonsm.com/
The ultimate neighborhood burger place. Inexpensive. Order at the counter and take a seat, or order to go. Try the pastrami combo plate.
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George's Burgers
3101 Lincoln BlvdThe ultimate neighborhood burger place. Inexpensive. Order at the counter and take a seat, or order to go. Try the pastrami combo plate.
Iconic Santa Monica. It's a market. It's a deli. Order the Godmother sandwich. Parking can be insane. CLOSED ON MONDAY.
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Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdIconic Santa Monica. It's a market. It's a deli. Order the Godmother sandwich. Parking can be insane. CLOSED ON MONDAY.
Vegan/Vegetarian. Opens 10 am. A little pricey, but excellent quality, and delicious food, smoothies, and baked goods.
https://cafegratitude.com/menus/cafe-gratitude-venice
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Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveVegan/Vegetarian. Opens 10 am. A little pricey, but excellent quality, and delicious food, smoothies, and baked goods.
https://cafegratitude.com/menus/cafe-gratitude-venice
My favorite downtown Santa Monica restaurant. On the ground floor of the historic Guarantee Trust Building (Clock Tower) in downtown Santa Monica. The building dates to 1928. The food is excellent and best quality. Try the Prime Rib Nik Niks (sliders) and share an order of fries. A little pricey, but not for Santa Monica.
www.themisfitbar.com
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdMy favorite downtown Santa Monica restaurant. On the ground floor of the historic Guarantee Trust Building (Clock Tower) in downtown Santa Monica. The building dates to 1928. The food is excellent and best quality. Try the Prime Rib Nik Niks (sliders) and share an order of fries. A little pricey, but not for Santa Monica.
www.themisfitbar.com
This is my favorite restaurant in Santa Monica. Iconic, oldest Santa Monica restaurant. Known for steaks and clams, but they added other menu items a long time ago. Sit at the bar and meet the locals. I suppose there people who will say there are better, but I have been going there since the '60s, and this is my opinion.
www.thegalleyrestaurant.net/
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The Galley
2442 Main StThis is my favorite restaurant in Santa Monica. Iconic, oldest Santa Monica restaurant. Known for steaks and clams, but they added other menu items a long time ago. Sit at the bar and meet the locals. I suppose there people who will say there are better, but I have been going there since the '60s, and this is my opinion.
www.thegalleyrestaurant.net/
It's a great location for people watching on Main Street. The food is delicious
https://www.urthcaffe.com/caffe/locations/urth-santa-monica
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StIt's a great location for people watching on Main Street. The food is delicious
https://www.urthcaffe.com/caffe/locations/urth-santa-monica
Local, iconic diner. I've been going there for 50+ years. Say hi to Sarah (at the register most of the time). CASH ONLY
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Rae's Restaurant
2901 Pico BlvdLocal, iconic diner. I've been going there for 50+ years. Say hi to Sarah (at the register most of the time). CASH ONLY
Arts & Culture
Just because it's THE GETTY. The museum is free, but you pay for parking. Easy access with Uber/Lyft. My best choice is Metro Bus routes 734Rapid (weekdays); 234 (weekend/holidays). Just $1.75.
Checkout their website for all the details.
Closed Monday.
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El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrJust because it's THE GETTY. The museum is free, but you pay for parking. Easy access with Uber/Lyft. My best choice is Metro Bus routes 734Rapid (weekdays); 234 (weekend/holidays). Just $1.75.
Checkout their website for all the details.
Closed Monday.
If you like museums this one should be on your list of those to see.
Closed Tuesday.
Entry is free, but you must have a time-stamped ticket. See their website for tickets and details for your visit.
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La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyIf you like museums this one should be on your list of those to see.
Closed Tuesday.
Entry is free, but you must have a time-stamped ticket. See their website for tickets and details for your visit.
Entertainment & Activities
https://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/
Check out Back On the Beach for lunch. www.backonthebeachcafe.com/
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Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwyhttps://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/
Check out Back On the Beach for lunch. www.backonthebeachcafe.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Local, old fashioned Brit bar just a walk away. Pool and darts.
https://cocknbullbritishpub.com/
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Cock 'n Bull
2947 Lincoln BlvdLocal, old fashioned Brit bar just a walk away. Pool and darts.
https://cocknbullbritishpub.com/
Essentials
Everything you need in a market, plus deli counter, and hot food. Good wine selection. Open 7am-9pm.
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Bob's Market
1650 Ocean Park BlvdEverything you need in a market, plus deli counter, and hot food. Good wine selection. Open 7am-9pm.