5 Star Hotels in Santa Monica

When you can't wait to soak up some sun, head to Santa Monica Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Santa Monica. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Original Muscle Beach located nearby.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Santa Monica Pier in Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Santa Monica Place, Third Street Promenade, and Main Street Santa Monica.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. Splash some more cash at Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica Pier, and Montana Avenue.

Bring the family to Pacific Park and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

Enjoy a stop at Annenberg Community Beach House, an entertaining place to visit in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.