Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Blue Plate
1415 Montana AveSmall, trendy restaurant with delicious food and a cozy vibe.
Best chicken in Santa Monica. Great for dinner.
20 locals recommend
Rosti Tuscan Kitchen - Santa Monica
931 Montana AveBest chicken in Santa Monica. Great for dinner.
One of the most popular restaurants in Santa Monica--the place is almost always crowded at night, so arrive around 5:30 pm to get a good spot.
152 locals recommend
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveOne of the most popular restaurants in Santa Monica--the place is almost always crowded at night, so arrive around 5:30 pm to get a good spot.
The Triple Berry Shortcake is a worthy classic, but go with the Chocolate Taco if they have it.
107 locals recommend
Sweet Lady Jane Bakery
1631 Montana AveThe Triple Berry Shortcake is a worthy classic, but go with the Chocolate Taco if they have it.
They make their cones fresh--you can smell the aroma coming from this place a block away. Ask for a hot cone; you won’t regret it .
189 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdThey make their cones fresh--you can smell the aroma coming from this place a block away. Ask for a hot cone; you won’t regret it .
Upscale, trendy restaurant that gets jam-packed at night. Order the mushroom melt.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdUpscale, trendy restaurant that gets jam-packed at night. Order the mushroom melt.
Shopping
This mall contains Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Swarovski, Tiffany & Co., and many other upscale shops.
28 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pl
This mall contains Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Swarovski, Tiffany & Co., and many other upscale shops.
Essentials
Pavilions
820 Montana Ave