The Courtyard Kitchen

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.

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.

Clubby, multi-room sports bar with flat-screen TVs, ping pong, darts, simple pub grub & dancing.

Edgemar, located at 2415–2449 Main Street in Santa Monica, California, is a mixed-use shopping center designed by architect Frank Gehry that combines early 19th century warehouses, a 1940s Art Deco office building and new construction.

Nestled on Ocean Avenue with stunning views of the Santa Monica Pier, this upscale seafood spot serves up exquisite lobster dishes and a cozy, elegant vibe.

Rustic-chic re-do of a veteran fish house on the pier with local fare, craft beer & communal tables.

Citrin is a one-Michelin-star haven for modern Californian cuisine, with standout lobster bolognese and a stylish vibe that makes every meal special.

Eclectic rooms & suites, some with ocean views, in an airy hotel with a restaurant & outdoor pool. Across the street from Palisades Park, this breezy beach hotel is a 14-minute walk from shops and dining at the 3rd Street Promenade and 1 mile from the Santa Monica Pier. Bright, eclectically furnished rooms (some with ocean views) feature free Wi-Fi, iPads, flat-screen TVs and workstations. Suites add living areas and/or kitchenettes. In-room dining and spa services are available. Free amenities include a glass of Prosecco at check-in, daily yoga classes, bike rentals and weekend surfing lessons. There's also a gym and an outdoor pool with a fireplace and a juice bar, and a guests-only eatery serves Southern California cuisine.

Informal spot serving hearty portions of ramen soup dishes, including vegetarian options.

Elevate your dining game at this stylish Italian spot boasting ocean views, where the vibe is chill, the eggplant dip reigns supreme, and drinks flow freely.