The Penthouse is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

1. The Penthouse

8.5
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews

Shadi M.Shadi Mehraein: Best views of LA in Santa Monica. Sit at the bar, order one of their yummy cocktails and bar food. Nothing we ate or drank was bad :)

Nina M.Nina Mo: Kate at the bar is the best!! Great views. Great night spot. Also great for brunch! Benedict, aperol smash, any flatbread, breakfast burger, kogi sliders, viet stk sandwich... Too many to name!

Y N.Y N: Gorgeous views of the Pacific and Santa Monica. The black truffle flatbread is fantastic!

The Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

2. The Lobster

8.2
1602 Ocean Ave (at the Pier), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 133 tips and reviews

TravelsinTaste.comTravelsinTaste.com: Wonderful seafood with a beautiful view and great happy hour!

Snow I.Snow I: Great view and food! Try diver scallop and of course grilled lobster!

Karey S.Karey Smith: Great food!! Great view of the water and the Santa Monica Pier!!!

Casa Del Mar Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

3. Casa Del Mar Hotel

8.8
1910 Ocean Way (at Pico Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · West Los Angeles · 73 tips and reviews

JW N.JW Najarian: Love Casa Del Mar. Right on the Ocean with the best bar view of the beach and the ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier. Great for drinks and to watch the sunset.

Atti J.Atti Jupi: Fantastic view from the suite good staff and superb spa!

KatrinaKatrina: Another beautiful hotel with amazing views. Great to meet friends for a drink.

Palisades Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

4. Palisades Park

9.3
Ocean Ave (btwn Colorado & Adelaide), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Wilshire-Montana · 57 tips and reviews

Cilt & Co.Cilt & Co.: Very scenic spot to walk, run, ride your bike, or just have a picnic.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Features some of the city’s most magnificent sunsets & ocean views. It’s one of the city’s oldest parks! A jogging and biking path runs along steep cliffs overlooking the Pacific.

~A P.~A P: Scenic ocean views, great spot for a walk or picnic - feels a world away from LA's urban landscapes...

The Huntley Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

5. The Huntley Hotel

8.3
1111 2nd St (at California Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Wilshire-Montana · 71 tips and reviews

ashley r.ashley roeber: Ask for floors 14 and above for the best view. Yogurt with granola and berries is fantastic for breakfast.

Colleen H.Colleen H: Rooftop bar on weekdays. Go for the magic hour. Nice rooms. Thin walls. Delicious views.

Deanna P.Deanna Peluso: Perfect for an upscale hotel stay, and be sure to go for a drink at the Penthouse at sunset. Brilliant view and great selection of drinks.

Shutters on the Beach is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

6. Shutters on the Beach

8.8
1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA
Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews

Jennifer J.Jennifer J: My "go to" LA hotel. Friendly staff, beautiful ocean views, amazing brunch @ Coast!

PurplelabnycPurplelabnyc: One of the best views of the beach in LA. Eat at One Pico and ask for a table by a window and listen to ocean as you dine. You may even rub shoulders with the stars!

Shn J.Shn Juay: Scenic view and lies on the quieter side of the beach, more privacy~ Also a huge public carpark right next to Shutters!

Santa Monica State Beach is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

7. Santa Monica State Beach

9.5
1432 Palisades Beach Rd (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 334 tips and reviews

Sebastian S.Sebastian Stockart: Rent a bike and go all the way to Venice Beach. Awesome view!

Katherine C.Katherine Coles: Beautiful scenery, generally very clean, toilets and an easy walk from parking near Third Street or off the PCH.

Katherine C.Katherine Coles: Beautiful scenery and very relaxing. Easy walk to Third Street and many options for parking. Generally very clean. Toilets available at certain points.

Water Grill is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

8. Water Grill

8.5
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews

Susan G.Susan Green: A sibling of the famed Water Grill downtown, this does not disappoint. Lively atmosphere, fab raw bar, and beautiful views of the ocean.

Debbie S.Debbie Spence: Get a table in the window for great views of the sunset

DmytroDmytro: Great restaurant! Nice design, good location, ocean view, food is delicious. Frito Misto, owen baked black bream, great kids menu. Good selection of draught beer

Hotel Shangri La Rooftop Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

9. Hotel Shangri La Rooftop Bar

7.3
1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Rooftop Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 61 tips and reviews

MetroWizeMetroWize: The classic décor, intimate setting and stellar views provide a great backdrop to take in some Santa Monica beach weather, deliciously crafted cocktails, and devour oysters on the half shell. Read more.

Queenie C.Queenie C.: Great views of the pier and sunset. Get a mojito while taking in the scenery, it's refreshing & potent. The yellowtail ceviche has great flavor, but the portions are disappointingly small.

Rachel K.Rachel K: You'll pay $15 per cocktail, but the breeze and the views are the best in Santa Monica, with palm trees, the beach and the pier all visible.

Élephante is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

10. Élephante

8.8
1332 2nd St, Rooftop, Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 31 tips and reviews

Nikki F.Nikki Foster: Scenic views on the beach as you dine or drink rooftop. Great food and service.

Vicky W.Vicky Watson: Great views, good food. Maybe a little too hipster for their own good

GG: The pizza get 10/10.. everything else is average but the view is amazing 💜

Pacific Wheel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

11. Pacific Wheel

8.7
Pacific Park, Santa Monica, CA
Attraction · Downtown Santa Monica · 26 tips and reviews

AshleyAshley: Awesome view!

Vimarsh K.Vimarsh Karbhari: Awesome view! Don't miss it.

ᴡ R.ᴡ Rosario: The world only solar powered Ferris Wheel! Great fun place. Hang with friends, eat, get beers and enjoy the view. Awesome sunsets!

Tongva Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

12. Tongva Park

8.7
1615 Ocean Ave (at Olympic Dr), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 40 tips and reviews

Tom H.Tom Hall: Spectacular new park. Incredible views and a wonderful serene green space. Finally, Ocean Avenue to world class status that it should be upgraded. Well done Santa Monica!!! 5 Stars!!!

Great views of the ocean with modern design!

Joseph C.Joseph C: Enjoy the view from one of these two pods or roundabout at the far corner towards the pier. Would've been a spectacular view if they designed it a few feet higher above the buildings, towards the sea

Pacific Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

13. Pacific Park

8.3
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Amusement Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 44 tips and reviews

Eleanor R.Eleanor Rigby: The mountain is excellent for Kids. Perfect time to arrive is between 5-7. You will enjoin the view.

JLJL: Lovely place to have a great Santa Monica view. Pretty quick ride so you better hurry when taking pictures. 😜

Abu Aya K.Abu Aya KD: Great roller coaster with views with the kids

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

14. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

7.4
1700 Ocean Ave (at Pacific Ter), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Downtown Santa Monica · 76 tips and reviews

The Salup GroupThe Salup Group: Enjoy the ocean view at this conferece mecca!

Lorraine S.Lorraine S: Beautiful hotel with an awesome beach & sunset view. Rooms are huge & the beds are uber comfy! Happy hour 5-8! Field greens salad is amazing & the eggs Benny is a must try. :)

Darron M.Darron Meares: Perfect view of the ferris wheel light show all night long! Six on the Beach every night is not a bad plus either!

Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Monica.

15. Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica

7.5
530 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Ocean Park · 91 tips and reviews

allison l.allison law: Great view from the balconies facing the ocean! Lovely.

NitashaNitasha: The hotel is gorgeous and very close to the Santa Monica pier. We got upgraded to the suite room which was a little cosy but with a huge balcony. The views from the room are great.

Keith M.Keith McKenzie: Great views of the ocean and sunsets from the balcony.