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
The Santa Monica Pier is one of the best places in Los Angeles to soak up some rays and enjoy all the fun of the fair at this popular destination.
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.
Santa Monica Place
During your trip to Santa Monica, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Santa Monica Place. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Original Muscle Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Original Muscle Beach during your travels in Santa Monica? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
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.
Things to do
Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches & More!
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
Los Angeles: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Ticket
Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica
Yes and absolutely gorgeous
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Carmel
Amazing location, older style hotel but super clean and accessible to all of Santa Monica
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Ocean View Hotel
We were on the second floor. To our right was the beautiful ocean and to our left was the pier. It was absolutely gorgeous and a perfect place to have a glass of wine while watching the sunset. It takes just a a few minutes to walk to the pier which has great food and of course, the whole pier experience ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hotel was clean, super comfortable and very spacious! Really glad I chose to spend my money here and not some fancier hotel (with a much smaller room). Very comfortable place to "live" out of for a week. Felt like home.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Eden
The ocean was only partially visible from our room. The room was spacious but didn’t feel premium and certainly not worth the 400/night we paid for it. The furniture looks outdated and some elements of the room were poorly thought out. For example, it wa dw
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Rooms were not ready and continued to not be ready until 10:30pm. Staff disappeared with no answers. Told us to go eat and upon return still didn’t have rooms ready. As rooms became available, one room had a lock issue and someone entered my employees room while she was in the shower and we had to ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Los Angeles
Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/Sepulved Station or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.
Mar Vista
While visiting Mar Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Lucky Strike Mar Vista and Airport Park.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by Westwood Village or UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame 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.
