Guidebook for Santa Monica
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdIts a nice beach bar!
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveBest rooftop in Santa Monica with an amazing sightseeing.
It has a nice lounge, specially on summer when the deck is open and you have ocean view. I love the octopus there :)
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Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast HighwayIt has a nice lounge, specially on summer when the deck is open and you have ocean view. I love the octopus there :)
Mercado
7910 W 3rd St****
Solidarity
1414 Lincoln Blvd***
Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean Ave****
Basement Tavern
2640 Main StIts an experience.
Harvelle's Blues Club
1432 4th St***
Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdOne of my favorite places in SM.
Zanzibar
1301 5th StIts a lounge-club.
The Room Santa Monica
1325 Santa Monica BlvdAnother lounge-club kind of bar.
Food Scene
Blue Daisy
609 BroadwayNice Cafe with tasty food :p
Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean AveGood Food
Nice Sunday Lunch...I enjoy the view and walking on the sand after an amazing French Paella they have. Alchool drinks not that good, so order bottle drinks.
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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyNice Sunday Lunch...I enjoy the view and walking on the sand after an amazing French Paella they have. Alchool drinks not that good, so order bottle drinks.
If you like poke bowl this place is amazing for a quick lunch/dinner...I usually get the Chipotle Salmon with Bamboo rice. Yummy!
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Sweetfin
829 BroadwayIf you like poke bowl this place is amazing for a quick lunch/dinner...I usually get the Chipotle Salmon with Bamboo rice. Yummy!
Sonoma Wine Garden
395 Santa Monica PlVery cozy wine house...romantic as well.
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica Boulevard***
Obica Mozzarella Bar Pizza e Cucina
Sunset Plaza Drive****
Shaka Shack Burgers
1701 Ocean Park Blvd***
Cal Shabu
930 BroadwayOne of my favorite places....for those who like Shabu-Shabu.
Seasalt Fish Grill
508 Santa Monica BlvdNice.
31Ten Lounge
Interesting to check it out.
I love this place, but be ready for the line. Always crowded. Delicious very traditional Italian food and bakery. They also sell Italian supplies for your own cooking,
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Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdI love this place, but be ready for the line. Always crowded. Delicious very traditional Italian food and bakery. They also sell Italian supplies for your own cooking,
It has a piano bar and its a restaurant. Nice fancy place to chill.
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Seasons 52
1501 Ocean AveIt has a piano bar and its a restaurant. Nice fancy place to chill.
Essentials
It's right on wilshire blvd and 5th st. You will find organic groceries for more than a buck, but high quality.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdIt's right on wilshire blvd and 5th st. You will find organic groceries for more than a buck, but high quality.
Vons
4030 S Centinela AveVery close to my unit...pricy $$$$
Sightseeing
Love going for a ride on the ferris wheel for a sightseeing :)
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierLove going for a ride on the ferris wheel for a sightseeing :)
Everything Else
Cycle House
8511 Melrose AveIt's my favorite spot if you like spinning classes :)
The gym is a few blocks down. You can pay per day or get a free 3-days pass online.
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24 Hour Fitness
1417 2nd StThe gym is a few blocks down. You can pay per day or get a free 3-days pass online.