Location: Santa Monica
Top Things to do in Santa Monica
Top Restaurants in Santa Monica
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Santa Monica That You Shouldn't Miss
The beaches of Santa Monica attract all sorts of visitors-- don't be surprised to see families playing on the sand next to a boot-camp fitness class with a barking instructor. Visit the Santa Monica Pier, a haven of shops, restaurants, and carnival attractions (including a Ferris wheel) atop a wooden wharf. By night, the Third Street Promenade is the place to be, bustling with activity from moviegoers, party animals, and talented street performers.
Restaurants in Santa Monica
1. Montana Avenue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
A great place to celebrity watch, this 10-block stretch is an eclectic mix of chic, upscale shops ranging from furniture to fashions and interspersed with cafes, coffee shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By BRRTS19 - Santa Monica, United States
cutests little street with so many unique businesses and great restaurants and must see! beautiful during the holidays too! all the lights!
2. L.A.'s Iconic Lifeguard Towers
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By SMOgal - Santa Monica, United States
Capable Lifeguards housed in towers save locals & tourists alike. Weak swimmers bobbing & boogie boarding visit the beach in droves.
3. Route 66 End of the Trail Sign
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By jmgLowFell - Gateshead, United Kingdom
We only had a brief stay in LA but based in nearby Marina del Rey so had a wonderful walk from there to Venice Beach and Santa Monica and of course we had to see the pier and the Route 66 sign which was extremely popular. People were literally queuing up to wait to take a photo.
4. Santa Monica Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18,920 reviews
This bustling wooden wharf is the place to be, with its eateries, shops, high-tech arcade, roller coaster, giant Ferris wheel and other rides, famous 1922 indoor merry-go-round and fantastic views of the bay and the mountains.
Reviewed By jacqquel - Buenos Aires, Argentina
lovely place, my fav in LA. close to Expo Line Metro. cool musicians, tasty restaurants, beautiful views of the pacific ocean, fun attractions at Pacific Park right next to the pier, souvenir shops as well. would spent hours and hours there !! would recommend you to go to 3rd st promenade afterwards :)
5. City Hall
6. Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By RogueTrippers - Guelph, Canada
Date of Visit: Sunday, Dec 15th, 2019 When you are on Santa Monica Pier, be sure to visit the LOOFF Hippodrome Carousel. I love classic and historic merry-go-rounds, and the LOOFF ones are amazing. We visit these carousels as often as possible and there is a Fabulous one on Santa Monica Pier. IT is beautiful, it has amazing characters/animals, and awe inspiring craftsmanship. Take some time and appreciat this beautiful piece of history and artisty and ride the Carousel many times - chosing different animals each time.
7. Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Seen the sign many times on TV, the Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign is world famous and stands proud inviting you to the beautiful beach and pier area, well worth locating.
8. Metro Calvary Chapel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Public Art The Dinosaurs Of Santa Monica
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. She Who Sees Mural
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
