Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

1. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

9.0
101 Wilshire Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave & 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Wilshire-Montana · 76 tips and reviews

Victoria B.Victoria Bullis: Love the koi pond on Fig restaurant! Also love the server Lupe...

Victoria B.Victoria Bullis: Live the koi pond in Fig restaurant!

ToryBurchToryBurch: This hotel is great for a family getaway. The restaurant, FIG, is one of L.A.’s top restaurants.

The Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

2. The Dining Room

7.7
1301 Ocean Ave (at Arizona Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews

Dr Michael L.Dr Michael Lange: One of the best and most nutritious breakfast I have had. Vegetable omelette and salad was amazing. Great view and great service however be prepared to spend $100 for 3 for breakfast.

SharaShara: I love the club sandwich with fries! It's so good! The bartenders and wait staff are the best.

OldLadyMan T.OldLadyMan Tornãdo: First class staff and our selections were #totsbrillzamaze

Oceana Beach Club Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

3. Oceana Beach Club Hotel

8.5
849 Ocean Ave (at Idaho Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Wilshire-Montana · 27 tips and reviews

Charlie W.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 C.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 C.Tom Chiarella: Cute waitress is mayor.

Douglas Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

4. Douglas Park

7.8
1116 Chelsea Ave (at Wilshire Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Playground · 16 tips and reviews

DoraDora: 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.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.

BettyBetty: Good place to lazy around.

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

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 H.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 R.Jacob Rokeach: You have to try the chocolate chip cookies with French sea salt. Amazeballs.

LA WeeklyLA 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.

City of Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

6. City of Santa Monica

California
City · 95 tips and reviews

ZUMA SRF c.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.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.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!

Stella Barra is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

7. Stella Barra

8.5
2000 Main St (btw Bay St & Bicknell Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Ocean Park · 108 tips and reviews

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: The burrata appetizer comes with grilled grapes, drizzled with olive oil. Perfection!

DailyCandyDailyCandy: The bustling, sceney atmosphere has small but mighty wine list, and best spinach and kale salad west of the Mississippi.

Danielle S.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!

FIG Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

8. FIG Santa Monica

8.3
101 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairmont Miramar Hotel), Santa Monica, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 80 tips and reviews

DAN C.DAN COX: Best tacos this side of the 10 freeway! Sunday brunch is one of the very best in town!

AskMenAskMen: The fact that 90% of the produce FIG uses is locally & organically grown can’t be ignored. Give it up for Chef Ray Garcia’s emphasis on keeping things fresh. Read more.

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's 99 Essential Restaurants!

Aero Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

9. Aero Theatre

9.0
1328 Montana Ave (at 14th St), Santa Monica, CA
Indie Movie Theater · Wilshire-Montana · 17 tips and reviews

JenniferJennifer: Fresh popcorn and excellent programming - what's not to love?

FrostyFrosty: Come for the special marathon screenings!

Chris C.Chris Cookson: A wonderful little indie theater with one huge screening room. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for free screenings and events. Fairly easy to attend pre-screenings due to size and location.

The Daily Pint is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

10. The Daily Pint

7.9
2310 Pico Blvd (at 23rd St), Santa Monica, CA
Whisky Bar · 59 tips and reviews

Off The QuadOff The Quad: Shuffleboard and craft beer. Perfect Friday night.

JamezJamez: Best bar in LA. scotch for years. Great beers

David C.David Carrillo: Best beer and scotch on the westside

Ye Olde King's Head is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

11. Ye Olde King's Head

8.0
116 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave. & 2nd St.), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

LIVESTRONG_COMLIVESTRONG_COM: Locals love this British watering hole with soul. Their traditional fish and chips are a favorite and the curries are the real deal.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Mmmm Guinness!

cnelson ︻.cnelson ︻╦╤─: Order a Fullers from the Hand-pump

Solidarity is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

12. Solidarity

8.4
1414 Lincoln Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Polish Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Lydia A.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 ♥.Eliot ♥ Phillips: You can eat on the couches now!

Meridith S.Meridith Stokes: Happy hour prices on the patio are cheap.

18th Street Art Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

13. 18th Street Art Center

1653 18th St (Olympic), Santa Monica, CA
Art Gallery · 3 tips and reviews

Pacific Standard TimePacific Standard Time: Collaboration Labs: Southern California Artists and the Artists Space Movement – check it out, now until 3.16.12.

ExperienceLAExperienceLA: "Collaboration Labs: Southern California Artists & The Artist Space Movement" examines the creation of artist spaces and the collaborations that resulted from them in the 1970s. Read more.

Karl D.Karl Doerrer-Attaway: this is where i am 24/7! 0_o

O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

14. O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant

2941 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Irish Pub · Ocean Park · 43 tips and reviews

ShinaShina: Chicken wraps on the lunch menu is absolutely delightful. Grab a pint and enjoy!

Charles E.Charles Edge: The sign of any good Irish pub (in the US) is how well they pour a Guiness and how well they make fish and chips. These guys do both well! Gets really busy late at night.

Abigail R.Abigail Richie: Richie makes the best mojitos in town!!

N.Y. and C. Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Santa Monica.

15. N.Y. and C. Pizza

1120 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · 42 tips and reviews

Kana L.Kana Lee: The chicken parm sandwich is incredible! LOVE their pizza !!

Eliot ♥.Eliot ♥ Phillips: 3-8 M-F $3drafts $10pitchers $5housewine $3domesticbottles

Raj P.Raj Patel: delicious late night snack! great pizza and great beer - nothing better. Good dinner special too: 2 slices and a beer for $8.