Find the famous, unique and special lodging accommodations
dining, sights, entertainment and dining in this
fabulous community in Southern California!
From the Santa Monica Mountains to
the charming village of
Santa Monica.
California
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LODGING ... DINING ... ENTERTAINMENT ... SHOPPING ... BEACHES
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LODGING
HOTEL CASA DEL MAR
The Grande Dame of Santa Monica reopens her doors, reviving a reputation
as one of the most luxurious hotels on southern California coast.
Located directly on an expansive beach with sweeping views
of the great Pacific Ocean. Easy walking distance to
excellent restaurants and boutique shopping.
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LOEWS SANTA MONICA BEACH HOTEL
At Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel you are sure to feel like a movie star. Located just
minutes west of Los Angeles, the resort is an outstanding choice among hotels
in Santa Monica, California. Offering a spectacular beach front location.
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DINING
Santa Monica has some of the most famous restaurants, cafes,
coffeehouses and street vendors in the world.
We have chosen the ones that we are
proud to recommend!
BRAVO CUCINA
1319 Third St Promenade (bet Arizona Ave. & Santa Monica Blvd.)
Santa Monica, 310.394.0374
This terrific Santa Monica trattoria opened by brothers Peter & Ernest
Lepore of the family that owns the legendary Ferrara's in NYC's
Little Italy. It's a "real find" for "honest comforting"
classics and you can "watch the crowd on a warm
summer night from their outdoor seating
("great people-watching and some
of the very best Italian
on the Westside.")
CAPO
1810 Ocean Avenue Rustic decor with the feel Italy's Venice.
resv required - (310) 394-5550
Capo has been named one of LA's best new restaurants, LA Style Magazine
'Superb Italian Food at the beach', LA restaurant guide.
Wine Spectator award of excellence 2002
DRAGO
2628 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, California
reservations: 310 828-1585
Italian. Chef Celestino, Drago's culinary artist, has consistently been
rated as one of the top five Italian restaurants in Los Angeles.
Atmosphere is casual. Best book in advance.
MICHAEL'S
1147 Third Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
310.451.0843 reservations
email Michael
“Still leading the way”, this American “trendsetter” in Santa Monica
manages to be at once “youthful and elegant”, with “creative”
menu ideas, an “extensive wine list” and a “romantic”,
“drop-dead gorgeous patio, an escape from the
real world”, ZAGAT Survey, A fan of the
arts, Michael's on site exhibitions
are arranged in conjunction
with the Santa Monica
Museum of Art.
THE LOBSTER
1602 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, California
Right by Santa Monica's Yacht Harbor
email contact
Seafood is the focus! Elegance with out pretense. Come as you are!
Ocean Avenue Seafood overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Serving fresh regional seafood entrees. Oyster
bar is a special aphrodisiacal experience!
SCHATZI ON MAIN
3110 Main Street, Santa Monica, California
worlds most famous restaurant!
schatzi, meaning "Sweetheart" in Austrian. The culinary love child of
Arnold Schwarzenegger and his beautiful wife Maria Shriver.
Austrian & California cuisine, best Wiener Schnitzel
and Austrian beer anywhere. On the beach, a
cigar patio & serves a Champagne
brunch on Sundays
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ENTERTAINMENT
Third Street Promenade
Is alive day or night. A place to enjoy without the car traffic hassles.
Streets are blocked off in this fantasy land where pedestrians
The best dining, shopping and people gazing down the
street from the Pacific Ocean. Celebrities are
frequently seen as this is their favorite
getway. A unique shopping, dining
and street scene with sidewalk
entertainers abound! The
not to be missed
place to go!
3rd Street Promenade is located between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway.
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The Britannia Pub
A real English style Tavern!
Everything you will need to thoroughly enjoy yourself and unwind.
Traditional English & Californian dishes and a full bar with
your favorite imported beers. Award for serving the
best pint of Guinness in town! Entertainment
options include karaoke, live bands and
a pool table. A perfect locals
hangout. Great atmosphere
to meet new people.
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SHOPPING
Santa Monica Place
Originally designed by renowned architect, Frank Gehry, This mall
called Santa Monica Place was built in 1980 and renovated
in 1990. A tri-level skylit galleria is the site of
many Hollywood shoots including scenes from
the blockbuster film Terminator.
South end of popular Third
Street Promenade, Two
blocks from the
Pier & beach.
Santa Monica Place has 120 shops, services and eateries
plus Robinsons-May and Macy's.
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Third Street Promenade
Discover small boutiques, galleries, speciality shops and street vendors.
Click above for list of most all shops in this region.
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