Santa Monica State Beach

Erewhon in Beverly Hills is a chic health-food haven offering upscale organic groceries and tasty prepared meals, perfect for the trendy eater on the go.

Mediterranean Revival-style hotel from 1927 offering upscale, quirky quarters & a lobby cafe. This elegant Mediterranean Revival-style boutique hotel dating from 1927 is 1 mile from the Santa Monica Pier and 5 miles from the Getty Villa. Eclectic, individually decorated suites with quirky touches (such as antlers on the walls) feature Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as Egyptian cotton bedding, rainfall showers and minibars. Upgrades add bedrooms, dining areas, balconies and/or full kitchens. In-suite massages and room service are available. A lobby cafe with lounge seating serves all-day breakfast, plus lunch and snacks. Bike rentals and valet parking are available for a fee.

Rustic-chic bar offering organic, hard kombucha drinks, plus cold cuts & empanadas.

Fish 'n' chips are offered along with other British pub classics at this country-inn-style spot.

Modern espresso bar with sandwiches & pastries, within Tool’s virtual reality studio complex.

Milo & Olive serves up delicious wood-fired pizzas and tempting pastries in a cozy spot, perfect for casual brunches or romantic dinners.

Posh shopping district with a range of retailers, dining & entertainment along a stylish promenade.

This lively Irish pub serves up classic fare, perfect pints, and an energetic vibe, making it the ultimate spot for sports lovers and great company.

Eclectic rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in an airy hotel with a restaurant & outdoor pool. Across the street from Palisades Park, this breezy beach hotel is a 14-minute walk from shops and dining at the 3rd Street Promenade and 1 mile from the Santa Monica Pier. Bright, eclectically furnished rooms (some with ocean views) feature free Wi-Fi, iPads, flat-screen TVs and workstations. Suites add living areas and/or kitchenettes. In-room dining and spa services are available. Free amenities include a glass of Prosecco at check-in, daily yoga classes, bike rentals and weekend surfing lessons. There's also a gym and an outdoor pool with a fireplace and a juice bar, and a guests-only eatery serves Southern California cuisine.