The Courtyard Kitchen

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

"Dr. David F. Yao is a faculty member of the Department of Urology at UCLA. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Yao is very happy to be back home in California. He went to college at Johns Hopkins University and received his medical degree at Boston University. His General Surgery internship and Urology residency was completed at Harvard Medical School (Brigham and Women's Hospital). He completed an Andrology fellowship at UCLA, focusing on male infertility and sexual health,…"

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.

Bank-affiliated coffeehouse chain offering hot drinks & free WiFi in a modern setting.

Tucked away in Santa Monica, this charming bakery is a bagel lover’s paradise, serving up irresistibly fresh sourdough and flavorful sandwiches in a cozy outdoor setting.

Modern counter-serve burger spot serving grass-fed beef, free-range turkey & quinoa varieties.

Casual Mexican restaurant in Downtown Santa Monica featuring street tacos, a rotisserie, and a margarita flight.

Blue-cheese burgers & beer are the stars of this bustling, 21-&-over American gastropub.

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

Laid-back rooms & suites, some with kitchens, in a basic motel with a cafe, free parking & Wi-Fi. This family-run motel with a stucco-and-brick facade is a 5-minute walk from the beach and a mile from the Santa Monica Pier. Simple, air-conditioned rooms with terra-cotta floors and plantation shutters are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV and minifridges. Suites add living rooms and kitchenettes or full kitchens; some have balconies with tables and chairs. Tea and coffeemaking equipment, microwaves and toasters are available upon request. Free amenities include parking and beach gear. There's a sundeck, and a casual cafe serves breakfast and lunch.