Location: Santa Monica
Top Things to do in Santa Monica
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Things to do in Santa Monica, California (CA): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
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. Bergamot Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
A mecca for artists and art lovers, this warehouse complex features numerous art galleries, unusual shops and the Santa Monica Museum of Art.
Reviewed By jacquelinerose5
We try to visit Bergamot whenever we are in town. The galleries always have good things to see, and sometimes they are wonderful. This time, several of the galleries were participating in Pacific Standard Time. There are some excellent photography galleries. Free and easy parking. You need to spend 2-3 hours if you want to see all the galleries. Go and enjoy.
2. McCabe's Guitar Shop
3. Bay Street Boards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Bay Street Boards is a family-owned surf and skate shop in Santa Monica, California. Run by two brothers who grew up surfing and skating all over Santa Monica and Los Angeles, we pride ourselves on being a small core shop that can take care of all your surf and skate needs!
4. Urban Outfitters
5. Mystic Journey Bookstore
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
6. AdDress Boutique
7. Daniel Rolnik Gallery
Daniel Rolnik Gallery is the friendliest art gallery in Santa Monica, CA. Started by the world's most adorable art critic; we feature fun original artwork, posters, toys, shirts, cards, and books at affordable prices. Our local artists often hang out at the gallery, spin records on our turntable, and create drawings for customers. Take a selfie w/ Daniel, collect art, and leave with a smile!
8. Chris + Mary
CHRIS + MARY is a local artisan gift shop, workshop and event space. They have a wide variety of handmade, small batch goods made mostly from artists in Los Angeles and California. Each spin you take around this shop will reveal something new, a cute baby bib, greeting card, ceramic tumbler, succulent holder, tank-top, art piece, necklace, dog leash, or even a life-size horse lamp! A must see!
9. Arts and Letters on Main
Arts and Letters on Main is a premiere destination for unique gifts, personalized invitations, and stationery that has served Santa Monica for over 25 years. From invitations to greeting cards, nautical gifts to leatherbound journals, we have something for paper lovers and whimsical gift lovers alike. Linda has a keen eye for design and is able to pick your brain to help you find exactly what you
10. Poppy Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
