Downtown Santa Monica, CA
Popular places to visit
Santa Monica Beach
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
Santa Monica Pier
You'll find beachside kitsch, boardwalk ambience and carnival fun at this sunbaked LA attraction that’s more than a hundred years old.
Third Street Promenade
During your trip to Santa Monica, you can enjoy retail therapy at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Pacific Park
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.
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Santa Monica Pier Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Part film and TV studio, part entertainment complex and part amusement park with full-throttle fun at every turn.
Things to do
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Monica
West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation.
Brentwood
You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Mar Vista
While Mar Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walk Streets and Venice Beach.
Westwood
Museums, bars, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Century City
Shopping, restaurants, and beaches are some highlights of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring.
Westchester
Westchester is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to explore sights like Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center.
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- Santa Monica Beach
- Santa Monica Pier
- Third Street Promenade
- Ocean Avenue
- Santa Monica Place
- Pacific Park
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- Santa Monica Visitor Center
- Original Muscle Beach
- International Chess Park
- Santa Monica History Museum
- City Garage Theatre
- Camera Obscura
- OnRope Consulting
- Fidelity Arts
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Los Angeles Convention Center
- Dodger Stadium
- University of Southern California
- Crypto.com Arena
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Venice Beach
- SoFi Stadium
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Kia Forum
- Hollywood Bowl
- Universal CityWalk
- University of California
- Rodeo Drive
- The Grove
- Sunset Strip
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center