Places to stay in Santa Monica, California

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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 Gardner Street Elementary School, Manhattan Beach Intermediate School, KTYM-AM (Inglewood), Hollywood Liberty Hotel and Church of Saint Augustine By-The-Sea.

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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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 Link

Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 2000 Main Street. Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar is an artisanal pizzeria with an eclectic menu inspired by the idea of simple, honest cooking. Chef Ben Goodnick have developed a network of farms and purveyors to supply the restaurant with fresh-milled, 100% California flour for handcrafted dough, and sustainably farmed organic produce, meats and cheeses. www.stellabarra.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

Tumbi Craft Indian Kitchen ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 115 Santa Monica Boulevard. TŪMBI is a modern Indian restaurant and bar in the heart of Santa Monica. Drawing from the extravagant flavors and artistry of India’s cultural heritage, TŪMBI takes Modern Indian cuisine to the next level with an innovative menu that combines authentic Indian street food with haute cuisine. Owner, RJ Singh and Chef Ram Krishna Naidu take guests on a journey throughout India offering an array of robust flavors, spices, fresh ingredients and inspired dishes that celebrate the best of each region. The intimate space, designed by AKAR studios, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with an ultra-chic vibe. Open daily for dinner. TŪMBI offers a rotating beer and wine list as well as Indian sodas, coffee and tea. tumbibar.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

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 Link

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