2. Ocean Park Beach
9.4
Barnard Way (Ocean Park Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Ocean Park · 12 tips and reviews
Rob Baca: The most private and family friendly stretch of the Santa Monica - Venice Beach area. Great place to relax with friends, family or chill by yourself. Very relaxing.
Jason M: "Mango's, Mango's, Mango's, Mango's, Mango's, Mango's" No need to bring your own Mangos to THIS beach. Someone walks by every 3 minutes with a whole bunch for you to buy.
Diana Radoslavova M: Very neat beach spot, tons of surfers, volleyball camps for kids, better than Santa Monica pier!
REN: The perfect location to ride the bike path between the Santa Monica Pier and the Venice Beach Boardwalk!
Chantell Dawn: Beautiful sand, surf, and palms ♡
H. Colbert (@hrsch): Want to cool down? Need a break from the beach? Walk over to Rita's (Main & Strand) for east coast/boardwalk-style custard & Italian ice. Your taste buds (and kids) will thank you.
5. Kazunori
9.2
120 Broadway Ste 104, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 20 tips and reviews
Connie Chiu: Good deals on the set menu! My favs are the salmon, blue crab, lobster, and uni! The uni is so good. I thought the salmon sashimi dish was alright.
Erick Herrerías: The lobster hand rol is good!
Erick Herrerías: The scallop one was good!
7. Third Street Promenade
9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews
Chris Davis: First time to LA and this was my first stop! So much to do and see within walking distance. Shopping, eating, people watching, sunsets and nice weather. Obvi a more touristy area. But feels like Cali
John Clinebell: I'll be out street performing all Summer. :-)
TOOTIT.com Online Magazine: Walk some weight off and look better in your jeans!
Caty Solone: I always get the "trust me" and am always blown away by the freshness and quality of the fish. Best sushi I have ever had, hands down.
Ernie Sahapatanavana: Get the Trust Me, trust me!
Edlin Choi: Perhaps the freshest and most amazing sushi I've had. Fresh wasabi. Perfect rice. Incredibly fresh fish. Even more amazing is the price - $30 for a Trust Me tasting menu (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
12. Mendocino Farms
9.1
631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Sandwich Spot · Wilshire-Montana · 27 tips and reviews
Sam Solakyan: Yummy sandwiches and salads! I ordered the Kurobuta Pork Belly Banh Mi. So good, texture of the pork belly was amazing! Would love to try more items on their vast menu!
ashley tevatia: Amazing sandwiches! Pork belly banh mi, not so fried chicken. Don't forget to try the sides - curried couscous is amazing.
Carlos Baez: Peruvian steak sandwich was amazing. Also the couscous and the potato salad were no joke
14. Tender Greens
9.1
201 Arizona Ave (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Salad Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 161 tips and reviews
Joshua Van Dyk: Joshua Van Dyk thinks this is the best salad place in Santa Monica. The food is fantastic. I have been there several times and love it. The line can get a bit long but moves fast. 2 thumbs up!
Samantha Garfield: The herb crusted albacore hot plate with mashed potatoes and kale salad is to die for. And all the employees are so nice! Borderline creepy, but very nice!
Mark Mellor: Great value and great good!
15. Cassia
9.1
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Eater: The vibe is wonderful: expansive and vibrant without being too formal, it's the kind of place you can drop in for a cocktail and raw seafood at the bar, or a long sit-down dinner with friends. Read more.
Vivian Doan: Loved their green papaya salad (the spiced walnuts give it a kick!) and clay oven bread with chickpea curry! Can't wait to go back again and enjoy their patio
Simple Foodie: Charcuterie Platter, Kaya Toast, Whole Grilled Sea Bass, Charcuterie Fried Rice, Chopped Escargot, Spicy Lamb is spicy.