Charlie W: Go to the hotel lounge Hideaway anytime! Amazing European-style buffet, fantastic Italian dishes served family-style and refreshing cocktails! Open 7am-Late 365 days/year
Greg Christman: The hotel has beach cruisers available 2 use. Free for 2 hrs, then a small charge. Take advantage of the ride and hit the bike path along the beach.
Tom Chiarella: Cute waitress is mayor.
4. Douglas Park
7.8
1116 Chelsea Ave (at Wilshire Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Playground · 16 tips and reviews
Dora: In springtime, baby ducklings can almost always be found in the pond closest to Wilshire Boulevard. The ice cream truck turns up a few times a day at the northern end. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
Buster B.: Nice for families with young kids. There is a modest water feature for the kids to play in during the summer months. Virginia Park has a more modern water feature and it's only a mile away.
Betty: Good place to lazy around.
5. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
8.9
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews
Dëva Holik: Trendy spot in Santa Monica, make sure you save room for the cookies at the end. Great vegetarian food and cocktails - opt for the burgers on toast.
Jacob Rokeach: You have to try the chocolate chip cookies with French sea salt. Amazeballs.
LA Weekly: Try a basil gimlet or the signature Misfit cocktail. 1/2 off well drinks during happy hour are a steal when you realize its Buffalo Trace Bourbon & Tito's Handmade Vodka. Happy Hour noon-7pm daily! Read more.
ZUMA SRF christianjohnvolz: A nice place to live, breathe and enjoy the sea and surf. A quaint city by the sea, to leave as clean and pristine as it was discoversdc
Alexandra E.: By far the most desirable part of LA to live in, Santa Monica boasts shopping, restaurants and of course ...the beach. High rent, limited space and tourists are a compromise for this prime location.
Buttercup D: Santa Monica is one of the best coastal cities in LA. Enjoy a walk on the Strand on a nice day and check out the Annenberg Community Beach House which is open to the public!
7. Stella Barra
8.5
2000 Main St (btw Bay St & Bicknell Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Ocean Park · 108 tips and reviews
Bullfrog & Baum: The burrata appetizer comes with grilled grapes, drizzled with olive oil. Perfection!
DailyCandy: The bustling, sceney atmosphere has small but mighty wine list, and best spinach and kale salad west of the Mississippi.
Danielle Stolz: The spinach and crispy purple kale salad is not only healthy, but also delicious. The same goes for the oven roasted tomato pizza. Highly recommend both if you ever stop by!
12. Solidarity
8.4
1414 Lincoln Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Polish Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Lydia Ammosova: An EXCEPTIONAL place to get your Eastern European groove on! Favorites include mushroom pierogis, the Hunter's Stew "Bigos", stuffed cabbage rolls & a cold beet borscht that is an instant aura fluff!
Eliot ♥ Phillips: You can eat on the couches now!
Meridith Stokes: Happy hour prices on the patio are cheap.