Lotus Asian Cuisine and Bar

Laid-back spot offering Korean fusion dishes, drinks & happy hours in an airy, rustic-chic space.

"The Gourmandise School is a recreational cooking school and retail shop located on the third floor of Santa Monica Place shopping center. We offer live interactive online cooking and baking classes for beginners to professionals, adults and kids, with a focus of teaching classic techniques using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients as often as possible. The classes are all taught by instructors and industry professionals who specialize in their unique fields and specialties, and are passionate about passing those techniques on to you. For more intimate experiences, the school offers private events for things such as corporate team building, or adult and kids birthday parties."

Indulge in gourmet grass-fed Wagyu beef burgers and handmade fries from the Sugarfish team, offering a delightful SoCal bite.

A Santa Monica classic featuring porthole windows, a lively patio, stellar seafood and steak, plus a beloved happy hour and unique vibe.

Stylish neighborhood gastropub for comfort food small plates, craft cocktails & beer & wines on tap.

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.

Pizzas, pastas & other Italian classics are favorites at this casual neighborhood chain outpost.

Nestled by Santa Monica State Beach, this chic hotel offers stunning ocean views, a friendly vibe, and exquisite dining that’ll make you never want to leave.

Stylish restaurant with an industrial vibe specializing in Japanese seafood rolls.

Beach workout area, dating to the 1930s, with popular public bars, rings & ropes over the sand.