Soko

Step back into a charming retro diner where the breakfast is fluffy, the staff is super friendly, and the classic American fare hits the spot.

Aussie-inspired breakfast & lunch cafe with acai bowls, organic sandwiches, burgers, juices & more.

Ice cream shop on the Santa Monica Pier offering hand-scooped ice cream, milk shakes, and sundaes, plus funnel cakes.

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

Cocktails, handmade pastas & seasonal fare in a stylish but relaxed space.

Casual restaurant serving fried and roasted chicken along with burgers, corn ribs, and more.

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.

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.

At Sirena, the sun-drenched terrace beckons with Italian delights and ocean views, elevating your lunch or dinner into a must-experience coastal escape.