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
You'll find beachside kitsch, boardwalk ambiance and carnival fun at this sunbaked LA attraction that’s more than a hundred years old.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
The Ultimate LA Tour: Full Day Sightseeing Tour On Electric Bike
Half Day Sightseeing Tour of the Best of Los Angeles from Santa Monica
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open Air Tour from Santa Monica
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica
Great hotel with great staff. Friendly and professional
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
The room is clean however we have no bottled water no glasses we were put in one of the older rooms when a another couple of friends of ours were put in a brand new area on floor 13 we were put on seven. We had a very limited view of the runway as promised Room was extremely dated, but by the time ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Close and easy to get to/from airport. Very friendly staff & helpful. I had a frozen items in a soft cooler that they put in the freezer for me overnight- no problem.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel
The room was spotless and the location was perfect.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Parking is terrible, in the front of the $82 us a night and the back of the hotel $24 if r out for 5 min and come back again $24 which is miserable. Beside i am Banoy member the parking should be free.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Burbank
Staff was accommodating with our request to have rooms next to each other, clean and spacious rooms and overall friendly atmosphere
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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.
West Los Angeles
Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.
Mar Vista
Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.
Brentwood
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village 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.
