Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Local neighbourhood restaurant that makes wood fired pizzas, pasta and salads as well as breakfast & lunch. 7 minutes walk from the apartment.
130 locals recommend
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdLocal neighbourhood restaurant that makes wood fired pizzas, pasta and salads as well as breakfast & lunch. 7 minutes walk from the apartment.
Best cookies in LA. Try the S'mores cookies and do not miss the cookies & cream milk.
7 locals recommend
Cookie Good
2448 Wilshire BlvdBest cookies in LA. Try the S'mores cookies and do not miss the cookies & cream milk.
Great New York vibe asian-fusion restuarant. Grab a glass of wine at Esters Wine Bar before.
48 locals recommend
Cassia
1314 7th StGreat New York vibe asian-fusion restuarant. Grab a glass of wine at Esters Wine Bar before.
One of the best restaurants on the west side. Book ahead. Try the snapper and oxtail dumplings.
83 locals recommend
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardOne of the best restaurants on the west side. Book ahead. Try the snapper and oxtail dumplings.
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveDo not visit Venice without eating or getting a coffee here.
This new spot has become incredibly popular...come here early (9am - 10am) to get amazing coffee, the best breakfast burrito you'll have in LA, or the fish and cauliflower rice bowl. Great vibe and very cool.
20 locals recommend
Bondi Harvest
1814 Berkeley StThis new spot has become incredibly popular...come here early (9am - 10am) to get amazing coffee, the best breakfast burrito you'll have in LA, or the fish and cauliflower rice bowl. Great vibe and very cool.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar within a 5 min ride from the apartment. Excellent selection of whiskeys and very cosy atmosphere.
42 locals recommend
The Chestnut Club
1348 14th StGreat bar within a 5 min ride from the apartment. Excellent selection of whiskeys and very cosy atmosphere.
The tasting room at this brewery is excellent...they have a wide selection of beers that are all brewed on location. A food truck is always outside and the atmosphere is great any day of the week it's open.
12 locals recommend
Santa Monica Brew Works
1920 Colorado AveThe tasting room at this brewery is excellent...they have a wide selection of beers that are all brewed on location. A food truck is always outside and the atmosphere is great any day of the week it's open.
Arts & Culture
Stunning views, amazing architecture and well worth a visit over an afternoon.
2309 locals recommend
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrStunning views, amazing architecture and well worth a visit over an afternoon.
Parks & Nature
By far the best park in LA. Very peaceful and has some great hikes. You can also do trail rides or watch the polo during the season.
204 locals recommend
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdBy far the best park in LA. Very peaceful and has some great hikes. You can also do trail rides or watch the polo during the season.
Essentials
Just a short bike ride or 6 minute walk from the apartment and has everything you need!
503 locals recommend
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdJust a short bike ride or 6 minute walk from the apartment and has everything you need!