Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2901 Main StRight around the corner, great coffee and free WiFi
Lula Cocina Mexicana
2720 Main StGreat Happy Hour from 1-6pm every day; lethal margaritas
Great spot for Omosubi (like a warm rice ball filled with beef, chicken or veggies) and frozen yogurt
161 locals recommend
Sunny Spot
822 Washington BlvdGreat spot for Omosubi (like a warm rice ball filled with beef, chicken or veggies) and frozen yogurt
Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StGreat wood fired pizzas and salads!
Pop in here for the $1 Oyster Happy Hour every day from 4-7p. Cool, open space on Ocean avenue with a large seafood bar.
12 locals recommend
Herringbone Santa Monica
1755 Ocean AvePop in here for the $1 Oyster Happy Hour every day from 4-7p. Cool, open space on Ocean avenue with a large seafood bar.
A Santa Monica classic fine dining establishment that continues to refresh and impress with it's menu. Ask for a seat on the back patio - it can be positively magical!
19 locals recommend
Michaels
1147 3rd StA Santa Monica classic fine dining establishment that continues to refresh and impress with it's menu. Ask for a seat on the back patio - it can be positively magical!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of craft and California beers, good food and a covered patio in back.
96 locals recommend
Library Alehouse
2911 Main StGreat selection of craft and California beers, good food and a covered patio in back.
Old school British Pub with a large restaurant section for families and patio seating. Classic pub fare (chips and curry are excellent!) with a good selection of pints, dartboards, music and sometimes bands at night. $3 mimosas for Sunday Brunch from 12-3p.
33 locals recommend
Ye Olde Kings Head
116 Santa Monica BlvdOld school British Pub with a large restaurant section for families and patio seating. Classic pub fare (chips and curry are excellent!) with a good selection of pints, dartboards, music and sometimes bands at night. $3 mimosas for Sunday Brunch from 12-3p.
Outdoor (but covered in the winter) scene for drinks, music and all things fabulous in Santa Monica. $$$
9 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BoulevardOutdoor (but covered in the winter) scene for drinks, music and all things fabulous in Santa Monica. $$$
Essentials
Pricey but has a wide selection of fresh fruits, veggies, meats, fish, dairy, cheeses and wine!
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdPricey but has a wide selection of fresh fruits, veggies, meats, fish, dairy, cheeses and wine!
Sunday Mornings from 9am-1pm, good selection of fruit and vegetable vendors as well as freshly prepared foods, crafts and live music
162 locals recommend
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StSunday Mornings from 9am-1pm, good selection of fruit and vegetable vendors as well as freshly prepared foods, crafts and live music
Every Saturday, 8:30am-1pm, rain or shine
Great selection of fresh fruits, veggies, meats, oysters (tell Christophe I sent you!), flowers, nuts, olives, dried fruits and the occasional food truck
14 locals recommend
Santa Monica Farmers' Market
Every Saturday, 8:30am-1pm, rain or shine
Great selection of fresh fruits, veggies, meats, oysters (tell Christophe I sent you!), flowers, nuts, olives, dried fruits and the occasional food truck
Everything Else
YogaWorks Main St
2215 Main StMore yoga
High and low capacity washers and dryers. Drop off Fluff&Fold service also available.
15 locals recommend
Bubble Beach Laundry
2633 Main StHigh and low capacity washers and dryers. Drop off Fluff&Fold service also available.
Bike Attack Electric
2904 Main StFor emergency air or help on main street
Sightseeing
Bike rentals and cafe. Hourly, Daily and Weekly pricing.
41 locals recommend
Perry’s Cafe and Beach Rentals
2400 Ocean Front WalkBike rentals and cafe. Hourly, Daily and Weekly pricing.