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 Convent of Our Lady of Mercy (historical), Hyde Park Elementary School, The Inn at Venice Beach, Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 7 and Millikan Middle School.
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.
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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 
Meat On Ocean ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 1501 Ocean Avenue. Our dry-aged meats are aged for 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 days in a temperature / humidity-controlled room, lined with pink Himalayan salt bricks. The result? Steaks with extraordinarily bold flavors and buttery textures. Check out the aging process in this video.
www.meatonocean.com
Drago ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 2628 Wilshire Boulevard. Celestino Drago's restaurants create authentic Italian cuisine for any occasion. Includes catering information, menus, maps, recipes and reviews for Drago in Santa Monica, Enoteca Drago in Beverly Hills and Dolce Forno Bakery in Culver City.
www.celestinodrago.com
The Anchor ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 235 Main Street, Venice, 2 miles from the center of Santa Monica. Located in Venice Beach, The Anchor brings you the finest, freshest, and best seafood the area has to offer.
theanchorvenice.com
Chulita ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 533 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles, 2 miles from the center of Santa Monica. Chulita is an Alta California-style modern Mexican restaurant and mezcal / tequila bar in the heart of Venice, bringing botanas y mezcales, or Mexican drinking food, to Rose Avenue.
chulita.com
Barrique ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 796 Main Street, Venice, 3 miles from the center of Santa Monica. Barrique's authentic Italian restaurant features an exquisite selection of unique dishes that are sure to satisfy our taste buds. Every dish is made according to age-old family recipes, using the best ingredients and equipment for Italy's traditional taste.
Our homemade pastas, paired with fresh fish and wild game is one of our specialties.
italianrestaurantvenice.com
Renamed properties
- Sandbourne Santa Monica at 1740 Ocean Avenue may have been previously known as Le Merigot - A Jw Marriott Beach Hotel And Spa
- Sea Blue Hotel at 1670 Ocean Avenue may have been previously known as Hotel California Santa Monica
- Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica Hotel at 530 Pico Boulevard may have been previously known as Sheraton Delfina Hotel
- 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
- Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites at 1707 Fourth Street may have been previously known as Doubletree Guest Suites
- Ocean View Hotel at 1447 Ocean Avenue may have been previously known as Best Western Ocean View Hotel
- SureStay Hotel at 3102 Pico Boulevard may have been previously known as Travelodge
- 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