Essentials
Bob's Market
1650 Ocean Park Blvdwalking-distance grocery store
Big salad bar, bakery, prepared food and fresh produce
254 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdBig salad bar, bakery, prepared food and fresh produce
Toiletries, over the counter and prescription medications, vaccines and Pharmacist consultation
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2412 Pico BlvdToiletries, over the counter and prescription medications, vaccines and Pharmacist consultation
Food Scene
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park BlvdWalking distance
Lo/Cal Coffee & Market - Santa Monica
2214 Pico BlvdWalking distance
Our Favorite Mexican Restaurant. Truly Mexican, authentic food
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lares
2909 Pico BlvdOur Favorite Mexican Restaurant. Truly Mexican, authentic food
Good Mexican street food. Walking distance
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdGood Mexican street food. Walking distance
Not your typical Thai food. Yes they have curries and Pad Thai, but also some other unique dishes that you have never tried before outside Thailand. Walking distance
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Satdha
2218 Lincoln BlvdNot your typical Thai food. Yes they have curries and Pad Thai, but also some other unique dishes that you have never tried before outside Thailand. Walking distance
Entertainment & Activities
Do not miss Sunday Farmers Market by the beach. Live Music, food, great finds for adults and kids alike
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Sunday Main Street Farmers Markets
2640 Main StDo not miss Sunday Farmers Market by the beach. Live Music, food, great finds for adults and kids alike
Walking distance ice cream and real good too. Yummy!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Treats Frozen Yogurt & Ice Bar
1700 Ocean Park BlvdWalking distance ice cream and real good too. Yummy!
Movies without upfront commercials, very comfortable seats
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ArcLight Cinemas - Santa Monica
395 3rd Street PromenadeMovies without upfront commercials, very comfortable seats
Sightseeing
Famous Santa Monica Pier, Ferris Wheel and Roller Coaster on the pier, the original Muscle Beach
2744 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierFamous Santa Monica Pier, Ferris Wheel and Roller Coaster on the pier, the original Muscle Beach
Man made venice canals residential neighborhood
947 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canales de Venecia
Man made venice canals residential neighborhood
This is what Southern California is about, skateboard with the beach background. Some professional skateboarders might show up. It’s really fun to watch. Add this as a stop to your beach boardwalk stroll between Santa Monica and Venice
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venice Skate Park
1800 Ocean Front WalkThis is what Southern California is about, skateboard with the beach background. Some professional skateboarders might show up. It’s really fun to watch. Add this as a stop to your beach boardwalk stroll between Santa Monica and Venice
Shopping
Lots of unique shops from clothing, decor, art, etc... great restaurants and bars
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abbot Kinney BLVD Shopping
Navarre CourtLots of unique shops from clothing, decor, art, etc... great restaurants and bars
Getting Around
Real southern California experience, bike along the beach from Santa Monica, to Venice and all the way to Manhattan Beach
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals
1428 4th StReal southern California experience, bike along the beach from Santa Monica, to Venice and all the way to Manhattan Beach
Outdoor activities
Outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, surfing, etc.
surfers, not so crowded beach, blue turquoise water, dolphins swimming by, etc. Accessible by car, there is some free street parking if you go early in the day, or cash parking lot.
299 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Zuma
surfers, not so crowded beach, blue turquoise water, dolphins swimming by, etc. Accessible by car, there is some free street parking if you go early in the day, or cash parking lot.
Moderate 4.6 mile loop with Ocean and city views.
https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-temescal-canyon-to-skull-rock/
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailModerate 4.6 mile loop with Ocean and city views.
https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-temescal-canyon-to-skull-rock/
Easy hiking trails with 360 degree views at the top. There is a polo field and a historic ranch house.
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Histórico Estatal Will Rogers
1501 Will Rogers State Park RdEasy hiking trails with 360 degree views at the top. There is a polo field and a historic ranch house.