What's Downtown Santa Monica Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider Downtown Santa Monica. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Santa Monica Pier to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include Santa Monica Beach.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Santa Monica?
We have 54 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Downtown Santa Monica:
Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection
Beach hotel with 3 restaurants, outdoor pool- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Bar • Beach sun loungers • Central location
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
City-center hostel- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Attentive staff
Viceroy Santa Monica
Boutique hotel with 2 outdoor pools, restaurant- Fitness center • Bar • Cafe • Terrace • Walkable location
Sea Blue Hotel
Waterfront hotel- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hotel Carmel
Beaux Arts hotel with 2 bars, restaurant- Free WiFi • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
How to Get to Downtown Santa Monica
Flying to:
- Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Downtown Santa Monica
- Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Downtown Santa Monica
- Van Nuys, CA (VNY), 14 mi (22.6 km) from Downtown Santa Monica
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Santa Monica
What to See in Downtown Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Beach
- Original Muscle Beach
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Santa Monica Visitor Center
- Palisades Park
Things to Do in Downtown Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Pier
- Ocean Avenue
- Third Street Promenade
- Santa Monica Place
- Pacific Park
Other Popular Downtown Santa Monica Attractions
- Main Street Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- City Garage Theatre
- Fidelity Arts
- Camera Obscura