Downtown Santa Monica

Los Angeles

A lifeguard tower on a beach at sunset.
A busy pier with a Ferris wheel, a parking lot full of cars, and a beach in the background.
A busy urban street lined with palm trees and modern buildings, including a hotel and shops.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.
A pier with a Ferris wheel and a roller coaster at sunset.

Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions

A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a lifeguard tower, and mountains in the background.

Santa Monica Beach

9.0/10 (10,272 reviews)
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
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Things to do

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City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

€114
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions

Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions

€94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles Luxury Boat Cruise Wine, Charcuterie Sealions
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

€76
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Sunset Strip True Crime and Haunted Tales Walking Tour

Sunset Strip True Crime and Haunted Tales Walking Tour

€34
per adult
Sunset Strip True Crime and Haunted Tales Walking Tour
Hollywood Celebrity & Star Homes Self-Guided Driving Tour

Hollywood Celebrity & Star Homes: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

€17
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Hollywood Celebrity & Star Homes: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

€103
per adult
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View Hotel

3 out of 5
1447 Ocean Ave Santa Monica CA
The price is €214 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€214
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The room and location is great. We decided to stay another night and booked it through Expedia. When we checked in I asked the person at the desk to check and see that the reservation was ok. She said it was but it wasn’t. We had to move out and wait about two hours for the new room to be ready. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Ocean View Hotel
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
1707 4th St Santa Monica CA
The price is €271 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
€271
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is €123 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€123
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is €162 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
€162
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is €251 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
€251
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is €144 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€144
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

Find the best Downtown Santa Monica areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling Las Vegas street with illuminated signs, palm trees, and historic architecture.

Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

A city skyline with tall buildings and palm trees.

Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

A row of tall, ornate street lamps with white globes, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

A white church with a bell tower and arched windows.
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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. HHLA is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.

A green sign with 'KOREATOWN' in white letters, a red lantern, and a traditional roof.

Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

Downtown Santa Monica

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