Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Excellent, inexpensive and healthy authentic Mexican food.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdExcellent, inexpensive and healthy authentic Mexican food.
Caffe Luxxe
925 Montana AvePopular local coffee shop.
Huckleberry Cafe
1014 Wilshire BlvdGreat sandwiches and baked goods.
From their description: "Creative comfort food, health-conscious fare & handcrafted cocktails star at this hip gastropub"
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdFrom their description: "Creative comfort food, health-conscious fare & handcrafted cocktails star at this hip gastropub"
Excellent sushi and soba noodles. Try their Nasu Miso--stir fried eggplant in miso sauce.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yabu
11820 W Pico BlvdExcellent sushi and soba noodles. Try their Nasu Miso--stir fried eggplant in miso sauce.
Cafe Brasil
11736 Washington BlvdTry the pao de Queijo--cheese bread
Awesome veggie burgers, among other things.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golden Mean Cafe
1028 Wilshire BlvdAwesome veggie burgers, among other things.
Parks & Nature
Great starting point for lots of Santa Monica Mountains hikes. Very easy to get to by bus. Pick up Big Blue Bus 9 at 4th and Idaho and take it right to Temescal Canyon. If driving, parking within the park is $10, but there is also street parking nearby along Sunset Blvd.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Temescal Gateway Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
15601 Sunset BlvdGreat starting point for lots of Santa Monica Mountains hikes. Very easy to get to by bus. Pick up Big Blue Bus 9 at 4th and Idaho and take it right to Temescal Canyon. If driving, parking within the park is $10, but there is also street parking nearby along Sunset Blvd.
Another great place to hike. Easily reached by bus or car. Take BBB 9 and get off at Chautaqua Blvd and Sunset. You can walk to the park from there.
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Will Rogers State Park Road
Will Rogers State Park RoadAnother great place to hike. Easily reached by bus or car. Take BBB 9 and get off at Chautaqua Blvd and Sunset. You can walk to the park from there.
Another place to start a hike. It's a little more difficult to get to by bus--you'll have to walk a mile or so to reach the park itself--but well worth it.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Leones Canyon Trailhead
510 Los Liones DrAnother place to start a hike. It's a little more difficult to get to by bus--you'll have to walk a mile or so to reach the park itself--but well worth it.
If you have a car, want to use Lyft, or if you don't mind walking several miles along city streets, this is one of our favorite hikes.
Santa Ynez Canyon Trail
Santa Ynez Canyon TrailIf you have a car, want to use Lyft, or if you don't mind walking several miles along city streets, this is one of our favorite hikes.
This bike path runs for about twenty-five miles along the coast, from just North of where we are in Santa Monica. We usually use the Santa Monica Pier as our starting point.
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Marvin Braude Bike Path
Marvin Braude Bike PathThis bike path runs for about twenty-five miles along the coast, from just North of where we are in Santa Monica. We usually use the Santa Monica Pier as our starting point.
Entertainment & Activities
Shows older movies. Sometimes has talks given by individuals involved in making the movies that are shown.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aero Theatre
1328 Montana AveShows older movies. Sometimes has talks given by individuals involved in making the movies that are shown.
The pier with its Ferris wheel is one of those iconic images associated with Santa Monica you see in movies and TV shows. It is a good jumping on point for the Marvin Braude Bike Path.
2744 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierThe pier with its Ferris wheel is one of those iconic images associated with Santa Monica you see in movies and TV shows. It is a good jumping on point for the Marvin Braude Bike Path.
Essentials
Great market for everything organic, locally grown and "whole." Less expensive and better stocked than Whole Foods. Lots of bulk items!
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Co-opportunity
1525 BroadwayGreat market for everything organic, locally grown and "whole." Less expensive and better stocked than Whole Foods. Lots of bulk items!
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3240 Washington BlvdWithin easy walking distance.
Budget Car Rental
1027 BroadwayAnother within easy walking distance.
Thrifty Car Rental
Arts & Culture
The Huntington has it all. It's a bit of a trek without a car, but with the train, it's doable. And well-worth it. Don't miss tea at the tea house. You'll need to make reservations before hand. Depending on time of day, you can get there in as little as 40 minutes by car.
999 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThe Huntington has it all. It's a bit of a trek without a car, but with the train, it's doable. And well-worth it. Don't miss tea at the tea house. You'll need to make reservations before hand. Depending on time of day, you can get there in as little as 40 minutes by car.
Entry is free, but you'll need to make advance reservations for parking.
2309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrEntry is free, but you'll need to make advance reservations for parking.
The first and my favorite of the two Getty museums, this one is styled on an ancient Roman villa and houses classical art. Admission is free, but you'll need to make reservations for parking in advance.
883 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Villa Getty
17985 Pacific Coast HwyThe first and my favorite of the two Getty museums, this one is styled on an ancient Roman villa and houses classical art. Admission is free, but you'll need to make reservations for parking in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Airbnb keeps giving the wrong address for this, though there is one in Culver City. The closer one is on Montana Ave in Santa Monica. Popular Evening hangout; good food and beer; over 21 only
344 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveAirbnb keeps giving the wrong address for this, though there is one in Culver City. The closer one is on Montana Ave in Santa Monica. Popular Evening hangout; good food and beer; over 21 only