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Sashimi and comfort food are offered at this casual izakaya with late hours and a private dining room.

Bay Cities Italian Deli blends bustling ambiance with overstuffed sandwiches and gourmet groceries, all wrapped up in famously fresh, delicious bread.

"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."

An iconic Italian spot in Santa Monica, renowned for its chopped salad and homemade pastas, promises a cozy vibe and reliable service.

Farm-to-table restaurant inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel with a pewter bar & communal table.

Hip cocktail lounge on lower level of an old house providing retro drinks, light bites & live jazz.

Chic spot with black-and-white decor for trendy American classics, from kale to gluten-free pizza.

Colorful, waterfront snack shop with outdoor tables dishing up hamburgers, hot dogs & french fries.

Laid-back rooms & suites, some with kitchens, in a basic motel with a cafe, free parking & Wi-Fi. This family-run motel with a stucco-and-brick facade is a 5-minute walk from the beach and a mile from the Santa Monica Pier. Simple, air-conditioned rooms with terra-cotta floors and plantation shutters are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV and minifridges. Suites add living rooms and kitchenettes or full kitchens; some have balconies with tables and chairs. Tea and coffeemaking equipment, microwaves and toasters are available upon request. Free amenities include parking and beach gear. There's a sundeck, and a casual cafe serves breakfast and lunch.

Trendy restaurant and bar offering California-inspired fare, plus Latin American and Caribbean accents.