Downtown Santa Monica
Los Angeles
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Popular places to visit
Santa Monica Beach
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is one of the best places in Los Angeles to soak up some rays and enjoy all the fun of the fair at this popular destination.
Third Street Promenade
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.
Pacific Park
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.
Santa Monica Place
During your trip to Santa Monica, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Santa Monica Place. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Palisades Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Palisades Park, a lovely green space in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Tandem Paragliding flight with instructor in Malibu
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket
Open-Air Bus Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
Los Angeles Airport Same Day Luggage Services 1 Ticket for 2 Bags
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean View Hotel
Amazing, personable, efficient staff, from the front desk, valet and housekeeping! Very clean and well kept. Love that they have bikes for you to use. My husband and I took two and biked up the coast both directions. It’s a great location and you can walk pretty much everywhere in town. We truly ...
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Nice room. Friendly staff. Airport shuttle was great!
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Clean room, good staff service.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Staff were amazing, room was large.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Breakfast WAY over priced
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
the rooms & staff were very nice, only complaint if your driving a rental parking was pretty steep for the day
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean Park
A noteworthy feature of Ocean Park is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Los Angeles
Travelers choose West Los Angeles for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/Sepulved Station or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.
Mar Vista
While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.
Brentwood
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.
Westwood
Museums, bars, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighborhood.
