Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Bru's Wiffle
2408 Wilshire BlvdGreat waffle's and fried chicken for breakfast or brunch!
We're regulars here. Our favorite dishes are their 8 piece dark meat rotisserie chicken, the chinese chicken salad, and primavera wrap.
90 moradores locais recomendam
California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln BlvdWe're regulars here. Our favorite dishes are their 8 piece dark meat rotisserie chicken, the chinese chicken salad, and primavera wrap.
Bread & Porridge
2315 Wilshire BlvdAnother favorite breakfast place.
Gourmet French dining at it's finest. An amazing place to take your significant other to celebrate a birthday or anniversary!
34 moradores locais recomendam
Melisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire BlvdGourmet French dining at it's finest. An amazing place to take your significant other to celebrate a birthday or anniversary!
Around the clock dining at its finest. I highly recommend the Aged Prime Cuts. All very delicious.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Pacific Dining Car
1310 W 6th StAround the clock dining at its finest. I highly recommend the Aged Prime Cuts. All very delicious.
Farm to table salads, steak, soups & delightful pastries. Delicious and healthful. That's what keeps us going back.
432 moradores locais recomendam
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdFarm to table salads, steak, soups & delightful pastries. Delicious and healthful. That's what keeps us going back.
Of the best Mexican food on the Westside. Our faves: any of the hard shell tacos with your choice of meat & the California burrito.
68 moradores locais recomendam
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdOf the best Mexican food on the Westside. Our faves: any of the hard shell tacos with your choice of meat & the California burrito.
Local's favorite. Love their burritos. Definitely not on the healthy side, but we'll still occasionally indulge. ;-P
78 moradores locais recomendam
Tito’s Tacos
11222 Washington PlLocal's favorite. Love their burritos. Definitely not on the healthy side, but we'll still occasionally indulge. ;-P
Ramen with a soul. Open very late. A good place to go for a mid-night snack!
130 moradores locais recomendam
Tatsu Ramen
7111 Melrose AveRamen with a soul. Open very late. A good place to go for a mid-night snack!
Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex
2050 Sawtelle BlvdFamous artisan ramen.
Japanese style hot pot - super fresh selection of meats and veggies. Great place to dine when you're feeling a little chilly. Super healthful too.
Mizu 212
2000 Sawtelle BlvdJapanese style hot pot - super fresh selection of meats and veggies. Great place to dine when you're feeling a little chilly. Super healthful too.
Very family friendly Japanese restaurant.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Curry House Japanese Curry & Spaghetti
17865 Colima RdVery family friendly Japanese restaurant.
Come here for a Japanese style take on local comfort foods - burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, & sides - all unique. My wife & I absolutely love the Battle Royale Burger with sweet potato fries!
39 moradores locais recomendam
Humble Potato
12608 Washington BlvdCome here for a Japanese style take on local comfort foods - burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, & sides - all unique. My wife & I absolutely love the Battle Royale Burger with sweet potato fries!
Omakase from Chef Murata is a must. Be sure to follow the house rules when you go. Look forward the most amazing sushi. This is our favorite. Period.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Hiko Sushi
11275 National BlvdOmakase from Chef Murata is a must. Be sure to follow the house rules when you go. Look forward the most amazing sushi. This is our favorite. Period.
Entertainment & Activities
A family favorite. There's an enclosed playground for kids, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a duck pond. Lawn bowling. Rolling grass areas are ideal for laying out in the sun.
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Parque Douglas
2439 Wilshire BlvdA family favorite. There's an enclosed playground for kids, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a duck pond. Lawn bowling. Rolling grass areas are ideal for laying out in the sun.
Essentials
Great place for healthful & wholesome foods. Has a deli inside and can dine inside or outside on their patio. Nice selection of organic and natural foods. Just a minutes walk from our place.
1701 moradores locais recomendam
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdGreat place for healthful & wholesome foods. Has a deli inside and can dine inside or outside on their patio. Nice selection of organic and natural foods. Just a minutes walk from our place.
Everything Else
Great place for men's haircuts. Fast, efficient, and 3 big screen tv's tuned to the sports channels you can watch while you get your cut.
Active Barbers
2413 Wilshire BlvdGreat place for men's haircuts. Fast, efficient, and 3 big screen tv's tuned to the sports channels you can watch while you get your cut.
Emergency room is just 2 blocks away should the need arise. Drive up to ER is on Arizona near 22nd street.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Providence Neuro-Oncology Program - Santa Monica
2121 Santa Monica BlvdEmergency room is just 2 blocks away should the need arise. Drive up to ER is on Arizona near 22nd street.
Open 24 hours a day! Very unique, special, & amazing donuts are devoured here. Our faves: DK's Famous Glazed O-Nut, Maple Bacon Bliss O-Nut, & Dark Chocolate Dipped Swedish Donuts.
20 moradores locais recomendam
DK's Donuts & Bakery
1614 Santa Monica BlvdOpen 24 hours a day! Very unique, special, & amazing donuts are devoured here. Our faves: DK's Famous Glazed O-Nut, Maple Bacon Bliss O-Nut, & Dark Chocolate Dipped Swedish Donuts.
Get fit with the fittest and most beautiful in Santa Monica! Take fitness classes with the amazing instructors, from Yoga, to Rowing, to Barre.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Equinox Santa Monica
201 Santa Monica BlvdGet fit with the fittest and most beautiful in Santa Monica! Take fitness classes with the amazing instructors, from Yoga, to Rowing, to Barre.
Brand new & gorgeous park great for a stroll, a picnic, exercise, & the latest playground equipment for kids. Get a great view of the pier & ocean. Locals take a great deal of pride in this park!
93 moradores locais recomendam
Tongva Park
1615 Ocean AveBrand new & gorgeous park great for a stroll, a picnic, exercise, & the latest playground equipment for kids. Get a great view of the pier & ocean. Locals take a great deal of pride in this park!
Great place to enjoy the beach, a public pool, and indoor recreation and games.
152 moradores locais recomendam
Casa de Praia da Comunidade Annenberg
415 Pacific Coast HwyGreat place to enjoy the beach, a public pool, and indoor recreation and games.
Perched on the mountaintop, get some of the most beautiful views of the city and enjoy 19th to 20th century European art. Among the more famous artworks on display is the Van Gogh painting Irises.
2309 moradores locais recomendam
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrPerched on the mountaintop, get some of the most beautiful views of the city and enjoy 19th to 20th century European art. Among the more famous artworks on display is the Van Gogh painting Irises.
Great collections and great spaces in which to be enlightened.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica BlvdGreat collections and great spaces in which to be enlightened.
Shaved ice. We bring the kids here once in a while for an icy treat!
25 moradores locais recomendam
Blockheads Shavery
11311 Mississippi AveShaved ice. We bring the kids here once in a while for an icy treat!
Brian's Shave Ice
11301 W Olympic BlvdAuthentic hawaiian shave ice and dole whip. On the Westside. Enough said!
Super fresh boba drinks and juices. So refreshing!
10 moradores locais recomendam
Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
11301 W Olympic BlvdSuper fresh boba drinks and juices. So refreshing!
A family favorite. Gourmet pizzas, pastries, and farm to table salads from this classy restaurant never disappoint!
130 moradores locais recomendam
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdA family favorite. Gourmet pizzas, pastries, and farm to table salads from this classy restaurant never disappoint!
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Roman Villa. Experience culture at its finest.
883 moradores locais recomendam
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyBeautiful Roman Villa. Experience culture at its finest.
Come and rent a kayak or a boat and enjoy the beautiful marina at the UCLA M.A.C.
14 moradores locais recomendam
UCLA Marina Aquatic Center
14001 Fiji WayCome and rent a kayak or a boat and enjoy the beautiful marina at the UCLA M.A.C.
Sightseeing
3rd street is a great place to stroll, dine, and shop. There's always something entertaining and interesting happening here.
1595 moradores locais recomendam
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade3rd street is a great place to stroll, dine, and shop. There's always something entertaining and interesting happening here.
Shopping
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdGreat place to shop, dine, and watch movies!
Exquisite boutiques from around the world all in one exceptional location.
114 moradores locais recomendam
Shopping center Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th StExquisite boutiques from around the world all in one exceptional location.