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 First Lutheran School, Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Newcastle Avenue School, Carpenter Elementary School and Stoner Recreation Center.

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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Selected and best reviewed properties in Santa Monica

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The Shutters On The Beach

10 OUT OF 10 It was everything we expected. Fabulous location on the beach. We paid up for a sea view room but there were lots of rooms with no view and I would be disappointed if we had one of those. Main restaurant was closed for refurbish. Very disappointing. Main lobby quite small but cozy. Great pool and .....
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The Ambrose

9 OUT OF 10 Our stay at the Ambrose was wonderful, and I would recommend this property to other travelers. The Ambrose is a nicely decorated, well-maintained boutique hotel located 20 blocks east of Santa Monica beach and Pier, and 17 blocks east of the 3rd street Promenade. The staff was friendly and helpful .....
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The Hotel Oceana

When comparing luxury beach hotels in Santa Monica one stands out for its spacious suites twice the size of the average hotel-unique style and prime location - Hotel Oceana. Hotel Oceana stands on a bluff overlooking palms-Palisades Park and the Pacific Ocean. Hotel Oceana features vibrant colors .....

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The Wyndham Santa Monica At The Pier

The Wyndham Santa Monica at the Pier is located steps away from the entrance to the iconic Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. Our Newly renovated hotel is an inviting destination for your Southern California getaways. Each one of our 132 guestrooms come with flat-screen TV, bathrobe, MP3 .....

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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 Link

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 Link

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 Link

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 Link

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 Link

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 Link

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