Satdha, Plant Based Thai Kitchen

Rustic-chic outfit with a terrace serving brunch standards, plus innovative lunch & dinner options.

Step into this charming shop filled with a vast array of stylish fedoras, bowlers, and vintage hats, all backed by a super friendly owner eager to help you find your perfect lid.

Set in a historic 1921 hotel with charming ocean views, this chic spot offers upscale vibes, a spa, and a heated outdoor pool—just steps from Santa Monica's action.

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.

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

"Xuntos, "together" in Gallego, is a neighborhood Tapas Bar from Chef Sandra Cordero in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Xuntos is the sophomore bar & restaurant from Chef Cordero, whose Gasolina Café in Woodland Hills has been a Valley favorite since 2015. A love letter to summers in Spain & the joy of dining (& working) in restaurants, Cordero designed Xuntos to be both romantic & unrefined, where you can sit down at a cozy corner booth & eat with your hands, or stand up at the bar & give a toast."

The Cove Skate Park in Santa Monica is a top-notch outdoor venue with a great vibe, featuring bowls, ramps, and plenty of space for skaters at any level.

Wexler's Deli is a gem in Santa Monica, serving up classic bagels, sandwiches with house-cured meats, and an inviting vibe that makes every bite memorable.

Josiah Citrin's elegant eatery offers a seasonal prix fixe experience, where exquisite flavors and attentive service create unforgettable memories.

Chic quarters in a relaxed hotel featuring Wi-Fi & loaner bikes, plus a local shuttle. This laid-back, eco-chic hotel is 2 miles from the shops and eateries along the 3rd Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Pier. Rooms decorated in earth tones with modern furniture feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus natural toiletries and recycling containers; some have hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. Studios add terraces. Freebies include use of loaner bikes and a shuttle service (up to a 3 mile radius of hotel). There’s also a 24-hour fitness room and preferred parking (surcharge) for hybrid vehicles.