Santa Monica State Beach is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

1. Santa Monica State Beach

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

Jennifer H.Jennifer Haack: Love it. Rent a bike and cycle all the way to Manhattan Beach. Great day spent in LA.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I just swam immediately after eating. I feel great.

Emma G.Emma Goo: People watch; bring a sketchbook or camera. Feel the sand beneath yer feet. Enjoy the immensity of the sea. Stop by a divey hole in the wall; beer it up. Churro. Rent a cruiser. Ferris wheel it. Relax

Ocean Park Beach is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

2. Ocean Park Beach

9.4
Barnard Way (Ocean Park Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Ocean Park · 12 tips and reviews

Rob B.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.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 R.Diana Radoslavova M: Very neat beach spot, tons of surfers, volleyball camps for kids, better than Santa Monica pier!

South Santa Monica Beach is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

3. South Santa Monica Beach

9.4
Off Ocean Front, Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Ocean Park · 29 tips and reviews

RENREN: The perfect location to ride the bike path between the Santa Monica Pier and the Venice Beach Boardwalk!

Chantell D.Chantell Dawn: Beautiful sand, surf, and palms ♡

H. C.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.

Palisades Park is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

4. Palisades Park

9.3
Ocean Ave (btwn Colorado & Adelaide), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Wilshire-Montana · 58 tips and reviews

Heather W.Heather Wetzler: great spot for an outdoor workout - - run or walk with a great view--watch the dolphins commute to Santa Barbara in the morning-

LIVESTRONG_COMLIVESTRONG_COM: Run, walk or bicycle from Santa Monica Pier to San Vicente Blvd for the most beautiful 1.5 miles of pure exercise

NmNm: Under maintenance .. Ocean view is not to miss though .. Recommended for a walk ..

Kazunori is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

5. Kazunori

9.2
120 Broadway Ste 104, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 20 tips and reviews

Connie C.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 H.Erick Herrerías: The lobster hand rol is good!

Erick H.Erick Herrerías: The scallop one was good!

Ocean View Park is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

6. Ocean View Park

9.3
2701 Barnard Way (btw Ocean Park Blvd & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Ocean Park · 8 tips and reviews

Jari R.Jari Robberson: So fun to just be here and seeing the ocean and hanging out with friends!

Troy G.Troy Gibson: 15 min walk to OceanView park, it's a nice place to think and breathe and walk

AlKhuzama.AlKhuzama.: Its been so relaxing park 💕

Third Street Promenade is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

7. Third Street Promenade

9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews

Chris D.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 C.John Clinebell: I'll be out street performing all Summer. :-)

TOOTIT.com O.TOOTIT.com Online Magazine: Walk some weight off and look better in your jeans!

La La Land Kind Cafe is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

8. La La Land Kind Cafe

9.2
1426 Montana Ave (15th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · Wilshire-Montana · 7 tips and reviews

GhydaGhyda: Classic avocado toast, lavender bloom latte and french toast latte all very yummmm😋

barbie k.barbie k: such a cute place that made me love matcha lattes!

Obaid A.Obaid Al Nuaimi: Good vibes

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

9. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

9.1
1345 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 180 tips and reviews

Caty S.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 S.Ernie Sahapatanavana: Get the Trust Me, trust me!

Edlin C.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.

Annenberg Community Beach House is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

10. Annenberg Community Beach House

9.1
415 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Swimming Pool · North of Montana · 23 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex Stockham: Great place to swim and get some sun if you can avoid the crowds. Get there early.

Patricia P.Patricia Perez: Perfect spot for a board retreat. Inspires creativity and great for team building.

Tara R.Tara R.: "Malibu Sands Resort" SAVED BY THE BELL

Palisades Ocean Walkway is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

11. Palisades Ocean Walkway

9.1
(Ocean Ave and Marguerita), Santa Monica, CA
Hiking Trail · North of Montana · 10 tips and reviews

ᴡ E.ᴡ Espino: Great place to go for a walk if you live in the area. Quite the contrast from the busy and touristy vibe near 3rd street and Santa Monica pier.

Larry L.Larry Liang: Once you find parking, the walk is very nice and depending on what time of the day, great for people watching.

House Of FundamentalsHouse Of Fundamentals: Best time go 5:30 am

Mendocino Farms is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

12. Mendocino Farms

9.1
631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Sandwich Spot · Wilshire-Montana · 27 tips and reviews

Sam S.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 t.ashley tevatia: Amazing sandwiches! Pork belly banh mi, not so fried chicken. Don't forget to try the sides - curried couscous is amazing.

Carlos B.Carlos Baez: Peruvian steak sandwich was amazing. Also the couscous and the potato salad were no joke

Montana Beach Stairs is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

13. Montana Beach Stairs

9.0
Ocean Ave (at Montana Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Hiking Trail · Wilshire-Montana · 8 tips and reviews

Phillip L.Phillip Llewellyn: An wonderful view from the stairs looking over to the Pier. What a view!

Meg F.Meg Farmer: Great place to relax, read, or study on a sunny day.

Jon T.Jon Torerk: Nice place to walk the dogs.

Tender Greens is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

14. Tender Greens

9.1
201 Arizona Ave (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Salad Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 161 tips and reviews

Joshua V.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 G.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 M.Mark Mellor: Great value and great good!

Cassia is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Santa Monica.

15. Cassia

9.1
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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 D.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 F.Simple Foodie: Charcuterie Platter, Kaya Toast, Whole Grilled Sea Bass, Charcuterie Fried Rice, Chopped Escargot, Spicy Lamb is spicy.