The Brixton

Charming, family-run bistro serving homestyle French country fare in an unfussy, compact space.

Street food & a wide choice of mezcal, tequila or classic bar drinks in a stylish, lounge setting.

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

Contemporary bistro & gourmet food/wine store, offering cheese, charcuterie & New American entrees.

Creative comfort food, health-conscious fare, and handcrafted cocktails star at this hip gastropub.

Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.

Sophisticated rooms, some with ocean views, in an upscale hotel with a penthouse restaurant/bar. On a residential street, this upscale, art deco hotel is an 8-minute walk from shopping on the 3rd Street Promenade, and a 15-minute walk from Santa Monica State Beach and Pier. Elegant rooms with glamorous touches offer Wi-Fi, and city or ocean views, plus flat-screen TVs, desks, tufted headboards and designer toiletries. Sophisticated suites add soaking tubs, and living rooms with leather chairs or pull-out sofas. Room service is available 24/7. Californian cuisine is served in a trendy penthouse restaurant with a lively bar. Amenities include a fitness center, a gift shop/cafe and valet parking. A daily fee covers Wi-Fi and use of the gym.

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

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

Sprawling, retro-style space with a handsome bar, a surf-themed billiards room, a patio & more.