Downtown Santa Monica

Los Angeles

A lifeguard tower on a beach at sunset.
A busy pier with a Ferris wheel, a parking lot full of cars, and a beach in the background.
A busy urban street lined with palm trees and modern buildings, including a hotel and shops.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.
A pier with a Ferris wheel and a roller coaster at sunset.

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A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a lifeguard tower, and mountains in the background.

Santa Monica Beach

9.0/10 (10,272 reviews)
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
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Things to do

Disneyland® Park

Disneyland® Resort Tickets (International)

P10,065
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Disneyland® Resort Tickets (International)
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Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Entry & Vault Access

P3,100
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Entry & Vault Access
Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions

Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions

P6,627
per adult
Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

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

P7,234
per adult
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting
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City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

P8,011
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Marina del Rey Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Bottomless Champagne Brunch Cruise

P5,621
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Bottomless Champagne Brunch Cruise
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

3 out of 5
201 Broadway Santa Monica CA
The price is P13,213 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P13,213
P16,992 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,330 reviews)
"Clean room and the air conditioning was great. A great location for half the price of the surrounding hotels. Quaint rooms with the basics."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Hotel Carmel
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St Los Angeles CA
The price is P10,996 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
P10,996
P14,920 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,132 reviews)
"Unfortunately the pool was closed for 2 days for repairs which was upsetting, but everything else was lovely."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is P15,418 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P15,418
P20,065 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,292 reviews)
"Shops nearby. Close to Universal."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Sheraton Universal Hotel

Sheraton Universal Hotel

4 out of 5
333 Universal Hollywood Drive Universal City CA
The price is P14,067 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P14,067
P16,345 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Universal City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,226 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and shuttle was a great help with kids."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Sheraton Universal Hotel
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is P8,421 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P8,421
P9,783 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & 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 helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,678 reviews)
"Hotel proximity to airport is very good , got an option for shuttle as well ."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is P8,907 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P8,907
P10,349 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,606 reviews)
"Everything was great, staff very nice, including in the restaurant. Breakfast is okay, so is the food (lunch, dinner) but both are overpriced and a 20% mandatory tip is applied to the total which I find a bit off putting."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

Find the best Downtown Santa Monica areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hollywood

Hollywood is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios. See more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station.

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Downtown Los Angeles

Enjoy the great live music in Downtown Los Angeles. Crypto.com Arena is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more of Los Angeles.

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Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

A green sign with 'KOREATOWN' in white letters, a red lantern, and a traditional roof.

Koreatown

Travelers choose Koreatown for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

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Westwood

Museums, bars, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Downtown Santa Monica