Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Trendy, top restaurant. Call ahead for reservation unless it's weekday mornings.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdTrendy, top restaurant. Call ahead for reservation unless it's weekday mornings.
Amazing because it's open ALL the time, is upscale but relaxed and has the best brunch ever :)
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M Street Kitchen
2000 Main StAmazing because it's open ALL the time, is upscale but relaxed and has the best brunch ever :)
A restaurant AND an amazing Scandinavian deli - they serve awesome breakfast, coffees, omelettes, along with the cutest German and Nordic foods and treats!
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Shoop's Delicatessen
2400 Main StA restaurant AND an amazing Scandinavian deli - they serve awesome breakfast, coffees, omelettes, along with the cutest German and Nordic foods and treats!
Iconic, well-known organic kitchen is famous from Entourage and is a quintessential Santa Monica eatery and cafe. Amazing teas and coffee!
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StIconic, well-known organic kitchen is famous from Entourage and is a quintessential Santa Monica eatery and cafe. Amazing teas and coffee!
Awesome and inexpensive casual Indian fare. Their food is great and ranges from traditional naan and samosas to whole buffet of healthy, exotic choices. Very clean, new, and chic!
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Samosa House
11510 Washington BlvdAwesome and inexpensive casual Indian fare. Their food is great and ranges from traditional naan and samosas to whole buffet of healthy, exotic choices. Very clean, new, and chic!
This is our fav upscale Italian restaurant. It's always packed with the well-to-do locals of Santa Monica. Order a classy glass of wine and enjoy their amazing home-made bread while waiting for their eggplant parmigiana - to die for!
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La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main StThis is our fav upscale Italian restaurant. It's always packed with the well-to-do locals of Santa Monica. Order a classy glass of wine and enjoy their amazing home-made bread while waiting for their eggplant parmigiana - to die for!
Rose cafe just reopened and it's amazing! We LOVE it. It's got an amazing wine and spirits (full) bar, scrumptious upscale food, a gorgeous formal outdoor dining patio, and a more casual outdoor patio ... it's huge! And it gets great crowds on weekend evenings. It's also full of "Googlers" and other tech scene peeps :)
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The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveRose cafe just reopened and it's amazing! We LOVE it. It's got an amazing wine and spirits (full) bar, scrumptious upscale food, a gorgeous formal outdoor dining patio, and a more casual outdoor patio ... it's huge! And it gets great crowds on weekend evenings. It's also full of "Googlers" and other tech scene peeps :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip and happening spot for late-night drinks or brunch. Gets busy and bustling!
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Brick + Mortar
2435 Main StHip and happening spot for late-night drinks or brunch. Gets busy and bustling!
The Victorian is a GORGEOUS and romantic spot for drinks, eats, and live music.
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The Victorian
2640 Main StThe Victorian is a GORGEOUS and romantic spot for drinks, eats, and live music.
This lovely, chic hotel has an outdoor pool area and cabanas that are positively magical at night! Great drinks and good food! They do have DJs, but it's more of an upscale lounge than a club
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Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean AveThis lovely, chic hotel has an outdoor pool area and cabanas that are positively magical at night! Great drinks and good food! They do have DJs, but it's more of an upscale lounge than a club
This upscale, casual venue has gorgeous outdoor seated (heated) with patio lights as well as a full dining room. It's one of our favorite restaurants, even though many come late-nights for the social scene. They have to-die-for brunches and amazing afternoon happy hours. Great woodfired pizzas and brussels sprouts too :)
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Areal Restaurant
2820 Main StreetThis upscale, casual venue has gorgeous outdoor seated (heated) with patio lights as well as a full dining room. It's one of our favorite restaurants, even though many come late-nights for the social scene. They have to-die-for brunches and amazing afternoon happy hours. Great woodfired pizzas and brussels sprouts too :)
Sightseeing
Famous Santa Monica Pier has restaurants and the Pacific Park them park! Must-see
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierFamous Santa Monica Pier has restaurants and the Pacific Park them park! Must-see
Shopping
Named by GQ Magazine as the "trendiest block in America" it's a must-see - you'll enjoy tons of shops, boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardNamed by GQ Magazine as the "trendiest block in America" it's a must-see - you'll enjoy tons of shops, boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants
Parks & Nature
This park behind the house is adorable - filled with families, dog lovers, and the occasional friendly transient, this park is perfect for picnics or just getting out.
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Mary Hotchkiss Park
3rd StreetThis park behind the house is adorable - filled with families, dog lovers, and the occasional friendly transient, this park is perfect for picnics or just getting out.
It's only 3 blocks away! This beach, running trail, biking trail and beach cafe is about the best on earth! Rent a bike, grab an ice cream or just stroll - everything you need for your vacation.
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Santa Monica Beach
It's only 3 blocks away! This beach, running trail, biking trail and beach cafe is about the best on earth! Rent a bike, grab an ice cream or just stroll - everything you need for your vacation.
Entertainment & Activities
Try your luck at the swinging rings - an iconic athletic park, inspired by the olympic athletes of the 1920's who trained on bars, balance beams, and rings ... You'll find a handful of tourists but also a number of locals who are skilled athletes and gymnasts (HINT: you'll often see tryouts for America Ninja Warrior here!)
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Traveling Rings Set 1
Try your luck at the swinging rings - an iconic athletic park, inspired by the olympic athletes of the 1920's who trained on bars, balance beams, and rings ... You'll find a handful of tourists but also a number of locals who are skilled athletes and gymnasts (HINT: you'll often see tryouts for America Ninja Warrior here!)