Via Veneto

Pizza slices and other Italian offerings in a cozy setting with a patio.

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

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.

"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."

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

Petitgrain Bakery in Santa Monica serves up mouthwatering, flaky croissants and delectable pastries, attracting eager crowds eager for a taste of France.

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

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

Vintage-chic, 2-story restaurant & lounge with world-inspired eats & creative cocktails & infusions.