Downtown Santa Monica
Los Angeles
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Popular places to visit
Santa Monica Beach
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
Santa Monica Pier
This beachside playground has been a local favourite for more than a hundred years.
Third Street Promenade
During your trip to Santa Monica, you can do some window-shopping at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Pacific Park
Bring the children to Pacific Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Heal the Bay Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.
Tongva Park
Tongva Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Monica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Things to do
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket
Open-Air Bus Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Only suggestion is that they have a cart for loading luggage. I was carrying my luggage and my daughter's (she had to be elsewhere upon arrival) and I could not handle all the luggage at once. Not a good location to leave unattended luggage outside the hotel.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Beautiful room with fridge, microwave and pod coffee maker. The smart tv was great as well. The shuttle was easy to catch to and from the airport. Front desk staff were friendly and kind.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Pleasant staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Loews Hollywood Hotel
This hotel was so bougee and I loved it! Right when we walked in, I was greeted with an amazing smell! When a hotel smells good, you know you are staying in great place. Staff were attentive and the room was excellent! Will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Staff was awesome we got there early and they were able to get us a room right away such awesome customer service
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
Very clean and excellent room service
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach.
West Los Angeles
Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.
Brentwood
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Mar Vista
Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Walk Streets and Santa Monica Beach.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Century City
Shopping, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
