The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Santa Monica

Dawn Byrd: You really must check out some of the playhouse odds & ends in this place; sketches of actors who many years ago performed (or so they say)!

Dawn Byrd: Talk about kitsch; this place definitely has some. A few costumes!

Nnamdi Ejiogu: Every seat is a good seat!

Summer Luster: One of my favorite experiences ever!! Great place & great staff!!

Lauren Hartman: Great place to go get over some fears and let go

Lara: Everybody should try it!!!!

Eddie Jauregui: This is a fantastic Theatre Company located in an airport hanger. They are constantly producing shows in their 2 theatre spaces. A great place for a date. Read more.

Aryanne Padilha: Come to see the Play - Cyrano de Bergerec . It's amazing!!!!!

Green Galactic: All inclusive f*ing fun💥

Dan Abrams: Get here early for parking if you have classes- finding a spot can be pretty gruesome!

Mhair Zeitounian: I peed next to William H. Macy.

Michelle: The venue is small so there isn't a bad seat anywhere!

Judy L.: Young Musicians Foundation performances are free but hard to come by. Reserve weeks in advance. Limit 2 tickets per person. They are awesome!

Michael Pignatelli: The shows are great!

Andres Rodriguez: Great vibe with House of Vibes on weds. 7 bucks cover if you arrive after 22:00.

Anastasia Giorgiova: Go check out Miss Dakota's amazing dancers in the "Gypsy Rose" burlesque show. She's one of my good friends & was also a resident headliner dancer at a former popular burlesque club called 40 Deuce.

Carly Jamieson: Wednesday's #houseofvibe

iSponsor: The 'new' space is great! Excellent facility.

Jason Z: 3rd floor is where it's at

Julianna Uresch: A most do at the Santa Monica Pier - no matter if local or on vacation! Great atmosphere & live gigs

Veronica Chavira: This Concert Series is a favorite of mine. Eclectic genres and this series begins in September for 2018. Occurs on Thursday evenings and its a free concert with cultured music and lots of freebies.

Jussi Häyhä: Free thursday concerts on summer.

Krissy Saky: Scotch heaven. This place is incredible, I am in love. Yana is a fantastic bartender!

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

David Carrillo: Best beer and scotch on the westside

Jorge Padilla: El lugar familiar de las playas californianas ideal para pasar el rato

AskMen: The tavern delivers on many fronts. It's a community bar, no cover is always a plus, it's got a great bar menu, and did we forget to mention it's in a historic Victorian home Read more.

Ingrid B.: Happy hour everyday food and drinks from 5-8 pm

James Lee: try the basement burro... it's refreshing!

Andi Green: Great sound work. Ask for Mojo.