Food & Activities
Fia
Stylish Californian restaurant hidden inside a secret garden. We recommend booking a reservation in advance!
Elephante
A Santa Monica must-do with great ocean views. This restaurant is very popular so we recommend booking a reservation in advance!
Rustic Canyon
Upscale, yet casual restaurant that offers a regularly changing menu of farm-to-table dishes. We recommend booking a reservation in advance!
Sugarfish
Popular local sushi spot. First-come, first-served basis - no reservations required!
Uovo
Casual pasta bar featuring fresh, handmade pasta dishes. First-come, first-served basis - no reservations required!
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar
Stylish Italian spot with a great pastas. We recommend booking a reservation in advance!
El Cholo
Classic LA, Mexican spot with authentic bites and vibes. No reservations required!
Cassia
Fun spot for vibrant Southeast Asian flavors. We recommend booking a reservation in advance!
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
Art deco–style spot for wine & small plates with a retail shop selling bottles & gourmet snacks.
Quick Bites / Casual Restaurants
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee La La Land Kind Cafe Santa Monica Seafood Market Benny's Tacos Colapasta Restaurant HiHo Cheesburger Kazunori
Santa Monica Pier & Beach
This pier on the water is very popular among tourists and has a small amusement park! Walking distance from accommodations.
Palisades Park
Palisades Park offers incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. We've spent countless evenings enjoying dinner overlooking the beach while admiring the sunset :) Walking distance from accommodations.
Griffith Park
A must go if you're visiting LA! Griffith Observatory (free admission) provides spectacular views of LA and the Hollywood Sign. Griffith Park has many hiking trails and other activities (e.g., horseback riding). We suggest doing your research in advance as the park is very large and there are many drop-off points.
Rodeo Drive & Beverly Hills
Rodeo Drive is one of the world's most luxurious shopping streets - great for window-shopping!
The Getty Center & The Getty Villa
The Getty Center is a famous museum known for pre-20th century European paintings, architecture & beautiful gardens. The other location is the Getty Villa that features impressive antiquities surrounded by Roman-style gardens. Both are free!
Additional Attractions
Third Street Santa Monica Promenade (walking distance) Montana Avenue Shopping Street (walking distance) Urban Light at LACMA Universal Studios Hollywood Greystone Mansion Hollywood Walk of Fame Abbot Kinney Boulevard