Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Great food, atmosphere, reasonable prices. Try the tortillas
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StGreat food, atmosphere, reasonable prices. Try the tortillas
Classic SM meeting place in a Gehry-designed Edgemar arts centre with courtyard. Coffee w A-list:)
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peet's Coffee
1401 Montana AveClassic SM meeting place in a Gehry-designed Edgemar arts centre with courtyard. Coffee w A-list:)
Hama Restaurant
213 Windward AveClassic sushi
Fun place. Got a little pretentious but still good for brunch or business lunch. Not cheap but two great outdoor patios
347 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveFun place. Got a little pretentious but still good for brunch or business lunch. Not cheap but two great outdoor patios
Everything Else
Alma mater, employer, world-leading cultural, medical, research center
473 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University of California, Los Angeles
Alma mater, employer, world-leading cultural, medical, research center
Santa Monica
Need I say more?
Zuma Beach, Point Dume, dolphins, surf, hikes, celebrities...sun
580 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Malibu
Zuma Beach, Point Dume, dolphins, surf, hikes, celebrities...sun
If you are working in industry, it's a 15 min drive from apt...I worked there 3 years in Astaire Bldg and used to bike to lot sometimes.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sony Pictures Studios
If you are working in industry, it's a 15 min drive from apt...I worked there 3 years in Astaire Bldg and used to bike to lot sometimes.
Lots of international students, home of KCRW
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica College
1900 Pico BlvdLots of international students, home of KCRW
West LA Farmers Market
1635 Purdue AveFresh!
NextSpace Coworking Los Angeles
9415 Culver BlvdVC accelerators love this space. Amplifier etc
Sightseeing
The iconic Venice Boardwalk with cafes, shops and boho culture
815 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front WalkThe iconic Venice Boardwalk with cafes, shops and boho culture
Surf sun sea VC startups studios celebrities lifestyle Gold's Gym cafes
351 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venice
Surf sun sea VC startups studios celebrities lifestyle Gold's Gym cafes
Great walks in this low key gem...our own Venice Canals
947 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canales de Venecia
Great walks in this low key gem...our own Venice Canals
One of the world's great marinas. Kayak, sail or get on a yacht!
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marina del Rey
One of the world's great marinas. Kayak, sail or get on a yacht!
Beautiful vast golden beach with water a comfy 68F-70F almost year-round. Rent bikes, surfboards, rollerblades...great cafes. Dolphins and seals are common
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica State Beach
Beautiful vast golden beach with water a comfy 68F-70F almost year-round. Rent bikes, surfboards, rollerblades...great cafes. Dolphins and seals are common
Great hippie enclave canyon community. Hike to Eagle Rock, shop, dine, swim
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Topanga
Great hippie enclave canyon community. Hike to Eagle Rock, shop, dine, swim
Walk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese, Hollywood + Highland, home of Kodak Theatre / Oscars.
658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood BoulevardWalk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese, Hollywood + Highland, home of Kodak Theatre / Oscars.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat hikes, observatory, events
Arts & Culture
GQ's 'hippest street in America"
1065 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardGQ's 'hippest street in America"
Hayden Tract
Architectural FX and tech studios close to Sony. Fun place to work!
Shopping
Luxe stores in Third Street Promenade
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceLuxe stores in Third Street Promenade
Good Japanese-inspired clothing and staples
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MUJI Hollywood
7021 Hollywood BlvdGood Japanese-inspired clothing and staples
Essentials
Every Sunday 7 am - 1 pm. Great food and produce, live music, good vibes, one block from the beach
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StEvery Sunday 7 am - 1 pm. Great food and produce, live music, good vibes, one block from the beach
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdFive minute walk from apt. Huge.