Downtown Santa Monica, CA

Los Angeles

Downtown Santa Monica which includes general coastal views and a sunset
Downtown Santa Monica which includes a coastal town, a sunset and landscape views
Downtown Santa Monica showing a sunset
Downtown Santa Monica which includes general coastal views and a sunset as well as a couple
Santa Monica featuring tropical scenes and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Santa Monica Beach showing a sunset, general coastal views and a beach

Santa Monica Beach

4.5/5(3,352 reviews)

Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.

Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Pier which includes rides

Santa Monica Pier

4.5/5(6,622 reviews)

You'll find beachside kitsch, boardwalk ambience and carnival fun at this sunbaked LA attraction that’s more than a hundred years old.

Santa Monica Pier
And the Cubs win

Third Street Promenade

4/5(36 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Monica, you can enjoy retail therapy at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Third Street Promenade
#Perspectives #Golden Santa Monica!! #Nature #Celebrate World Photo Day

Pacific Park

5/5(3 reviews)

Bring the family to Pacific Park and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pacific Park
Visit the Santa Monica Pier Catch the Sunset from the Pier and overlook all the city's attractions http://www.sunshineandskylines.com/#!Top-5-Things-to-Do-in-Santa-Monica/c1slb/47F76409-90A0-4851-906D-7D302726EC3B

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Heal the Bay Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

Heal the Bay Aquarium
Tongva Park is a newly built park in Downtown Santa Monica, close to the beach, the Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place. Named for the Tongva people who have lived in the Los Angeles area for thousands of years, the park provides lawns and walkways, picnic tables, fountains, playgounds and futuristic lookouts. http://bigcitiesbrightlights.wordpress.com/2014/07/21/santa-monica-the-tongva-park/

Tongva Park

Tongva Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Monica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Tongva Park

Things to do

Disneyland® Park

Disneyland® Resort Tickets

$149
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Disneyland® Resort Tickets
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

$119
per adult
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting
Los Angeles Rams Football Game at SoFi Stadium

Los Angeles Rams Football Game at SoFi Stadium

$386
per adult
Los Angeles Rams Football Game at SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket

Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket

$18
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket

Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket

$21
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket
Uptimal Paragliding

Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu

$320
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
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Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$138 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,935 reviews)
Room was very clean, very compact space but well thought out layout. No view but very quiet room. I just needed a comfortable clean place to stay the night and this was perfect. Only issue, no cups to be found anywhere and breakfast not included.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

3 out of 5
5249 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
$107 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$124 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,083 reviews)
Airport shuttle lady was awesome

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank

3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA
$145 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$162 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,214 reviews)
The room was really clean. We were missing the remote and they brought one up right away and made sure it was working before they left. We were greeted with a hello any time we saw staff in the lobby. Everybody working was really friendly. We’ve stayed here before and have always had a really good ...

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Hotel Burbank
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
$250 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$291 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,679 reviews)
We had a wonderful 2-day stay at the Loews Hotel. The location is excellent — just steps away from Hollywood Blvd, with a metro station conveniently located within meters of the hotel, making it very easy to get around. Our room had a beautiful view of the iconic Hollywood sign, which was a lovely ...

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
$147 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$171 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,769 reviews)
The person that checked me in was so friendly, kind and funny. My room was super clean and nice and comfortable.The sushi restaurant was great and I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$138 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,968 reviews)
Good property, check in was a little slow but no biggie.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

#sunset #outdoors

Ocean Park

4.5/5(219 area reviews)

Popular with sunbathers, surfers, and volleyball players, Ocean Park beach offers a beachside path for joggers and bikers, while parks provide playgrounds and picnicking areas. Main Street hosts a weekly farmer's market and features boutiques and restaurants.

Ocean Park
Venice Canals featuring a house and a river or creek

Venice Canals

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Venice Canals
CatCafe Lounge is an adoption service where you can hang out with cats. They serve coffee and tea, no food.

West Los Angeles

4/5(200 area reviews)

Divided by Interstate 405, this residential and commercial area boasts the vibrant Sawtelle Boulevard, a prominent food street, and Stoner Recreation Center with various sports facilities and a waterpark.

West Los Angeles
Los Angeles featuring landscape views

Brentwood

5/5(21 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Brentwood
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Mar Vista

4/5(1 area review)

While Mar Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.

Mar Vista
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Westwood

4.5/5(488 area reviews)

Home to UCLA, this neighborhood offers shopping, dining, and entertainment in Westwood Village. Explore cultural gems like the Hammer Museum and Geffen Playhouse Theater, or visit "Little Persia" on Westwood Boulevard.

Westwood
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