Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant

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.

Upmarket hotel featuring modern rooms & suites, plus a rooftop pool, dining & a bar. Off a bustling tree-lined road and across from Christine Emerson Reed Park, this upscale hotel is a mile from both the Santa Monica Pier and Interstate 10. Modern, airy rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi access and Bluetooth speakers, along with sitting areas, minibars and designer toiletries. Some add balconies or garden terraces. Suites provide living rooms and Nespresso machines. Room service is offered 24/7. Amenities include a rooftop pool, a chic restaurant and a bar, along with loaner electric bikes and surfboards. There's also a 24-hour gym. Breakfast and valet parking are available for a surcharge.

Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.

Mediterranean Revival-style hotel from 1927 offering upscale, quirky quarters & a lobby cafe. This elegant Mediterranean Revival-style boutique hotel dating from 1927 is 1 mile from the Santa Monica Pier and 5 miles from the Getty Villa. Eclectic, individually decorated suites with quirky touches (such as antlers on the walls) feature Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as Egyptian cotton bedding, rainfall showers and minibars. Upgrades add bedrooms, dining areas, balconies and/or full kitchens. In-suite massages and room service are available. A lobby cafe with lounge seating serves all-day breakfast, plus lunch and snacks. Bike rentals and valet parking are available for a fee.

Blue Plate Oysterette is a cozy seaside gem dishing out fresh seafood, a vibrant raw bar, and stunning ocean views, all with friendly service.

This stunning 1920s oceanfront hotel offers luxurious rooms, top-notch dining, and exceptional service, all just steps from the beach.

Studio offering a range of tattoo styles including realism and neo-traditional, as well as piercing services.

Omakase is the specialty at chef Shunji Nakao's small but refined eatery with a Californian touch.

1Pico offers a chic Californian dining experience with stunning ocean views and a cozy atmosphere, perfect for savoring exquisite flavors and wine.

French-inspired meals, brunch & cocktails served in a cosmopolitan venue with ocean & sunset views.