Places to stay in Santa Monica, California

We currently have 48 accommodations in and around Santa Monica. There are also other regional listings available for Hotels, Campsites, B&B's and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.

It's easy to see why Santa Monica is considered the first choice for a Southern California beach vacation. This seaside city blends the charm and appeal of a coastal getaway with an unforgettable beach and the sophistication of an urban center - a magnetic combination. Local restaurants include Esters Wine Shop & Bar, Cassia, Tar & Roses, and Solidarity Restaurant.

If you are travelling in the area, Santa Monica is located close to Erwin Park, Malone Student Center, Exit 7A, Inglewood Park Cemetery and Nichols Canyon.

Known for its healthy lifestyle, Santa Monica is situated in a compact, walkable 8.3 square miles. This environment- and pedestrian-friendly city also boasts one of the most respected public transportation systems in the nation, making the entire city easily accessible and convenient, even without a vehicle. Additionally, the city's world-famous beach and bike trail offer a vast assortment of outdoor recreation and activities.

The center of Santa Monica ( which is at is longitude -118°29'34.8 and latitude 34°1'9.12 ) is located 3 miles away from Venice, 4 miles away from Marina Del Rey, 6 miles away from Culver City and 7 miles away from Beverly Hills.

Other useful links:

• Convention and Visitors Bureau Web Site for Santa Monica
• Santa Monica, California on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Santa Monica

The Albright ( Dining / Other ). Located at 258 Santa Monica Pier. The Albright is a nautical knot that ties together generations of a local family business. SM Pier Seafood first opened in 1977, today husband and wife duo - Yunnie & Greg Morena are at the helm of the Pier mainstay. Preserving the original character, they modernized the vibe providing a relaxed seaside setting and unique compliment to the iconic Pier. The delicious menu reflects their commitment to sustainable seafood, locally sourced ingredients and extensive craft beer and California wine program. thealbright.com

Casablanca Restaurant ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 220 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice, 2 miles from the center of Santa Monica. Over 40 years ago, Casablanca introduced a new type of Mexican cuisine to the Venice community. Our menu contains many of the traditional Mexican entrées but also lesser known Mexican cuisine including one of our specialties, the Calamari steak, which is pounded into a filet and served with your choice of sauces casablancarestaurant.net

Palma ( Dining / Other ). Located at 700 Wilshire Boulevard. An intimate, inspiring space lined with windows and original art, with thoughtfully designed spaces for all day dining, coffee or canoodling. Settle into one of the carved-out niches, or around the monolithic bar with a mural by local artist Ben Medansky, to enjoy a meal or snack accompanied by small-batch spirit or expertly crafted cocktail. www.properhotel.com

Local Kitchen & Wine Bar ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1736 Ocean Park Boulevard. Our roots in Santa Monica run deep. We’ve lived here for three generations and we value our local community. We support nearby farms and producers by using ingredients that have traveled the shortest route from the ground to your table. localkitchenandwinebar.com

Cafe Gratitude - Venice ( / Vegetarian ). Located at 512 Rose Avenue, Venice, 2 miles from the center of Santa Monica. Café Gratitude Venice is our second location in Los Angeles and has remained a go to spot since opening our doors in 2012. Located on Rose Avenue, three blocks from the beach, this location has a beautiful patio space and fresh ocean air, that makes it ideal for relaxing in the LA sunshine. We encourage you to come check us out! Grab a meal, bike down to the beach, and catch the sunset. You won't be disappointed. cafegratitude.com

Fig Tree Cafe ( Dining / Other ). Located at 429 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, 2 miles from the center of Santa Monica. Fig Tree has always been a neighborhood classic, family-owned and serving our community since 1978. Today, we have reimagined it with a feel and flavor driven by our Latin roots and our love for the Pacific coastline. Inspired by our lives in South America, where the farms often nuzzle up against the sea, and by our home, Venice, we’ve peeled back the rind and recreated Fig Tree. For good food, good drink, and good company, we invite you to sit on our patio and feel the ocean breeze. figtreevenice.com

Renamed properties

• Ocean View Hotel at 1447 Ocean Avenue may have been previously known as Best Western Ocean View Hotel
• Sea Blue Hotel at 1670 Ocean Avenue may have been previously known as Hotel California Santa Monica
• The Georgian Hotel at 1415 Ocean Avenue may have been previously known as Georgian Hotel
• Wyndham Santa Monica At The Pier at 120 Colorado Avenue may have been previously known as Holiday Inn
• Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica Hotel at 530 Pico Boulevard may have been previously known as Sheraton Delfina Hotel
• Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites at 1707 Fourth Street may have been previously known as Doubletree Guest Suites
• Sandbourne Santa Monica at 1740 Ocean Avenue may have been previously known as Le Merigot - A Jw Marriott Beach Hotel And Spa
• Gateway Hotel Santa Monica at 1920 Santa Monica Boulevard may have been previously known as Best Western Gateway Hotel Santa Monica
• Fairmont Miramar Hotel And Bungalows at 101 Wilshire Boulevard may have been previously known as The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica
• SureStay Hotel at 3102 Pico Boulevard may have been previously known as Travelodge