Ashland Hill

Sophisticated seafood restaurant with extensive raw-bar options & a menu updated daily.

Posh shopping district with a range of retailers, dining & entertainment along a stylish promenade.

Locally-sourced, often organic Mexican fare, a raw seafood bar & craft cocktails amid beachy vibes.

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.

Local Mexican chain serving classic dishes & margaritas in a traditional setting since the 1920s.

Bay Cities Italian Deli blends bustling ambiance with overstuffed sandwiches and gourmet groceries, all wrapped up in famously fresh, delicious bread.

This historic beach house in Santa Monica features a pool, fitness classes, and charming rentals, perfect for sun-soaked days and lively events.

Posh quarters in an upmarket hideaway offering 2 pools, refined dining, a fitness center & a bar. This upscale hotel is a 3-minute walk from Santa Monica State Beach, half a mile from Santa Monica Pier and 1 mile from Route 1 (the Pacific Highway). Elegant rooms with ocean, pool or city views also feature sitting areas, desks and minibars, as well as flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Some have balconies. Suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. In addition to an upscale restaurant with an eclectic menu, amenities include a hip bar/lounge, a modern fitness center, and 2 outdoor pools with cabanas. Event facilities are also available.

Casual Vietnamese eatery serving banh mi sandwiches, noodle bowls, and spring rolls, plus coffee.

Nestled in a historic art deco gem just steps from the Santa Monica Pier, this charming hotel offers upscale rooms, top-notch service, and a unique flair that feels like stepping back into Old Hollywood.