1. Third Street Promenade
9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews
Lauren Faretta: Don't go here on the weekends unless you like people bumping into you without saying sorry, pardon me or excuse me as they pay more attention to the interesting ancient old belly dancing lady :)
Lia Slusarek: The old dancing lady always smells like old fish and saltwater... I mean, I guess it is near the beach, but...
Abdullah K: Good for chillin, walking around, having a cup of coffee and shopping. The atmosphere is surrounded with talented people in music, art and dance. Just enjoy 'em.
2. Pacific Park
8.2
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Amusement Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 45 tips and reviews
KCRW: Make your KCRW Concert Series experience a full day by using your Fringe Benefits Card at Pacific Park! Ride all day and dance all night! Fun!
Pacific Park: Labor Day Weekend in SaMo has Pharaohs, Dancing, Gems & Lighting Displays! http://inkiesink.com/2012/08/30/labor-day-weekend-in-santa-monica-has-pharaohs-dancing-theatre-gems-lighting-displays/
Nm: Located on the iconic Santa Monica Pier with panoramic view of the coastline !! Family friendly, Fun & Entertainment destination in LA .. Food, Roller Coaster, Ferris Wheel and much more to enjoy !!
3. Harvelle's
8.6
1432 4th St (btw Santa Monica Blvd & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 41 tips and reviews
Amanda Chang: enjoy cool blues music and drop your inhibitions at the door. grab someone close and dance the night away :)
Hesh Meister: Did the "dirty dance" with one of the regulars one very memorable night several years ago. John Lee Hooker Jr. was playing, as I recall. Great club, great atmosphere, great music.
Frank TheTank: This is one of the best spots in town (date or no date, don't matter)
5. Johnny Rockets
7.4
1322 3rd Street Promenade (Spc 3-A), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown Santa Monica · 34 tips and reviews
Heather Sullivan: We were treated to an awesome song and dance number when Aretha Franklin's "Respect" came on. Use that nickel wisely!
Lydia Berkennou: The burgers are so yummy and if you are lucky enough, you will see the staff dance. Great atmosphere!
Erie Fuentes: Horrible costumer service, the hostess has a bad hungover! Smile, damn it!!! Waitress just come to the table and throw shit on the table... Everybody has bad attitude!!
8. Philz Coffee
8.3
525 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn 5th & 6th St), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 114 tips and reviews
Jess: Love their mint mojito and chai drinks! Great drip coffee too, my personal favorite is dancing water!
Naz F. Gérdabi: Love that there are so many blends of coffee to choose from. Baristas prep your coffee infront of you and then let you taste it before you accept it. Love this place!
ᴡ Lesinski: Welcome to the anti-Intelligentsia! A coffee shop that focuses on drinkable, non-pretentious, balanced drinks based around blends (instead of regions).
10. Capo Restaurant
7.8
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews
Brittany Leighton: The closest thing I can find to Colombe D'Or in Provence. Amazing food amongst amazing art and a great waitstaff.
Brittany Letto: Highly recommend Veal Scallopini (served original way), the Branzino was so amazing & flaky/crispy, the White corn ravioli w/ black truffles was so rich & delicious! Choc soufflé & volcano for dessert
Doug McCracken: Sweet corn ravioli is delicious