Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StEvery Sunday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm - a very close walk away. Also google search other Santa Monica Farmer's Markets for there are markets on different days - on Pico Blv. - Saturdays and another over near the 3rd street promenade.
162 habitants recommandent
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StEvery Sunday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm - a very close walk away. Also google search other Santa Monica Farmer's Markets for there are markets on different days - on Pico Blv. - Saturdays and another over near the 3rd street promenade.
Indoor, outdoor restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Also an excellent carry-out deli. Alcohol served.
347 habitants recommandent
The Rose Venice
220 Rose AveIndoor, outdoor restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Also an excellent carry-out deli. Alcohol served.
Dinner crowd, good wine on Abbot Kinney the great arty walking street in Venice.
1062 habitants recommandent
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdDinner crowd, good wine on Abbot Kinney the great arty walking street in Venice.
Great steamed fish / sprout / noodle bowls, inexpensive and right across the street from Trader Joe's grocery shopping.
6 habitants recommandent
Viet Noodle Bar( pico blv)
3221 Pico BlvdGreat steamed fish / sprout / noodle bowls, inexpensive and right across the street from Trader Joe's grocery shopping.
Super healthy vegetarian menu, but gourmet style and so delicious.
488 habitants recommandent
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveSuper healthy vegetarian menu, but gourmet style and so delicious.
Great grilled fresh seafood, very casual with indoor / outdoor seating.
90 habitants recommandent
Reel Inn Malibu
18661 Pacific Coast HwyGreat grilled fresh seafood, very casual with indoor / outdoor seating.
Polo Lounge restaurant for Brunch at the Beverly Hills
Hotel with 2 other restaurants. Expensive,
Celebrities, Valet parking.
62 habitants recommandent
Polo Lounge
9641 Sunset BlvdPolo Lounge restaurant for Brunch at the Beverly Hills
Hotel with 2 other restaurants. Expensive,
Celebrities, Valet parking.
Sightseeing
Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveLocated on top of Griffith Park with great views of downtown Los Angeles and interesting Observatory presentations.
4367 habitants recommandent
Observatoire Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdLocated on top of Griffith Park with great views of downtown Los Angeles and interesting Observatory presentations.
By the famous Chinese Mann theatre, with the celebrity Hollywood stars imbedded in the sidewalk.
1913 habitants recommandent
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdBy the famous Chinese Mann theatre, with the celebrity Hollywood stars imbedded in the sidewalk.
Upscale walking shopping stores with food, street
musicians, free 2 hour public parking nearby. Also a Farmer's Market on a certain day.
1595 habitants recommandent
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeUpscale walking shopping stores with food, street
musicians, free 2 hour public parking nearby. Also a Farmer's Market on a certain day.
A free beautiful kept spiritual park. Great for walks
around their lake, see swans, ducks, beautifully
manicured grounds. Bookstore has great gifts, with a
meditation temple, Ghandi's ashes there and other spiritual leaders.
132 habitants recommandent
Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine Temple
17190 Sunset BlvdA free beautiful kept spiritual park. Great for walks
around their lake, see swans, ducks, beautifully
manicured grounds. Bookstore has great gifts, with a
meditation temple, Ghandi's ashes there and other spiritual leaders.
Jetée de Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica PierAmusement park rides, seafood restaurants.
Malibu
Malibu Pier, Public Beaches, Restaurants, plus much more.
Arts & Culture
Musée d'art du comté de Los Angeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdAmazing architecture by Frank Gehry. Research for concert schedule. Downtown LA.
1063 habitants recommandent
Salle de concert Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveAmazing architecture by Frank Gehry. Research for concert schedule. Downtown LA.
Downtown LA, right next to the Disney Concert Hall. One should make a reservation on their internet. Great collection of contemporary art by art collector and patron Eli Broad.
1555 habitants recommandent
The Broad
221 S Grand AveDowntown LA, right next to the Disney Concert Hall. One should make a reservation on their internet. Great collection of contemporary art by art collector and patron Eli Broad.
BERGAMOT STATION: Southern California's largest art galleries complex center only about 15 minutes away by car.
11 habitants recommandent
26th St / Bergamot station
BERGAMOT STATION: Southern California's largest art galleries complex center only about 15 minutes away by car.
Excellent art exhibitions: David Hockney, etc., JAMES BEACH restaurant right across the street has happy hour bar and quality inside dining.
27 habitants recommandent
L.A. Louver
45 N Venice BlvdExcellent art exhibitions: David Hockney, etc., JAMES BEACH restaurant right across the street has happy hour bar and quality inside dining.
Parks & Nature
A 40 - 50 minute drive, past Malibu, but one of the most beautiful dramatic ocean parks. Steep walk way down to the beach. Parking above the beach walk-way.
222 habitants recommandent
Plage El Matador
32350 Pacific Coast HwyA 40 - 50 minute drive, past Malibu, but one of the most beautiful dramatic ocean parks. Steep walk way down to the beach. Parking above the beach walk-way.
Essentials
Healthy groceries, Salad buffet bar - reduced price on Wednesdays, hot pizzas, indoor / outdoor seating.
1701 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdHealthy groceries, Salad buffet bar - reduced price on Wednesdays, hot pizzas, indoor / outdoor seating.
Dry Clean X-Press
2611 Lincoln BlvdTrader Joe's
6150 Slauson AveInexpensive healthy grocery store.
One nearby on Lincoln Blvd. and other organic coffee shops - google search..
573 habitants recommandent
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdOne nearby on Lincoln Blvd. and other organic coffee shops - google search..
Everything Else
Nearby Santa Monica hospital. There are others in the neighborhood as well - google search.
8 habitants recommandent
Providence Saint John's Health Center - Santa Monica Emergency Room
2121 Santa Monica BlvdNearby Santa Monica hospital. There are others in the neighborhood as well - google search.
Akasha Center For Integrative Medicine
1234 Arizona AveGreat integrative medical and holistic advice.
The UPS Store
13428 Maxella AveShopping
Fancy and expensive Beverly Hills shopping and restaurant area. Free Public Parking for 2 hours.
456 N Rodeo Dr
456 North Rodeo DriveFancy and expensive Beverly Hills shopping and restaurant area. Free Public Parking for 2 hours.