Guidebook for Santa Monica
Drinks & Nightlife
Best burger in the area, fun and friendly locals, fantastic brews on tap!
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Father's Office
1018 Montana AveBest burger in the area, fun and friendly locals, fantastic brews on tap!
Bar Chloe
1449 2nd StYou cannot miss the bacon-wrapped dates!!
Food Scene
Amazing food, always consistent, great ambiance, the true local hangout for a cocktail and bite!
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R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveAmazing food, always consistent, great ambiance, the true local hangout for a cocktail and bite!
Just one of the amazing coffee shops on Montana, and happens to be on the corner!
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Peet's Coffee
1401 Montana AveJust one of the amazing coffee shops on Montana, and happens to be on the corner!
For the more discerning coffee lover, barista's are trained here for 6 months before allowed to go solos!
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Caffe Luxxe
925 Montana AveFor the more discerning coffee lover, barista's are trained here for 6 months before allowed to go solos!
Just one of 3 in a chain, all nearby and slightly different, this one specializes in breakfast, healthy bowls, and the regular staples.
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Blue Plate
1415 Montana AveJust one of 3 in a chain, all nearby and slightly different, this one specializes in breakfast, healthy bowls, and the regular staples.
Fine Italian dining, when you feel like a romantic dinner out, or just some incredible authentic cuisine
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Locanda Portofino
1110 Montana AveFine Italian dining, when you feel like a romantic dinner out, or just some incredible authentic cuisine
Don't be fooled, it's not just a salad, it is easily 2 meals for one, they are huge!
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Greens up! Salads
912 Montana AveDon't be fooled, it's not just a salad, it is easily 2 meals for one, they are huge!
Marmalade Cafe
710 Montana AveAnother favorite for breakfast!
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdIf you just gotta have the starbucks, here you go!
I love sushi, and for the price, this no-frills place cannot be beat on freshness, authenticity, and all around amazingness!
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Sushi King
1330 Wilshire BlvdI love sushi, and for the price, this no-frills place cannot be beat on freshness, authenticity, and all around amazingness!
Real Food Daily
514-516 Santa Monica BoulevardDelicious health food restaurant!
Delicious diner style food with healthy options and alternative food choices for people with dietary restrictions!
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Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdDelicious diner style food with healthy options and alternative food choices for people with dietary restrictions!
El Cholo
1025 Wilshire BlvdDelicious traditional Mexican food with a rocking happy hour!
Part of the Huntley hotel, this upscale lounge and restaurant has a fun scene for martini sipping!
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The Penthouse
1111 2nd StPart of the Huntley hotel, this upscale lounge and restaurant has a fun scene for martini sipping!
Great specialty cocktails, yummy and unusual menu, but even more interesting private art collection, some done by the owner's wife!
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Michaels
1147 3rd StGreat specialty cocktails, yummy and unusual menu, but even more interesting private art collection, some done by the owner's wife!
Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean AveYummy!
You can't leave Santa Monica without trying the lobster club, dressed or otherwise!
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Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean AveYou can't leave Santa Monica without trying the lobster club, dressed or otherwise!
Sushi Sho
1303 Montana AveFast food sushi never tasted so good, or was so convenient!
BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica
101 Santa Monica BlvdBig celeb sighting spot for fancy steak dinners!
Everything Else
Fresh, organic, alternative foods, you can't beat a grocery store directly across the street!
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdFresh, organic, alternative foods, you can't beat a grocery store directly across the street!
Sweet Lady Jane Bakery
1631 Montana AveCouture cakes and sweets for the perfect treat!
Pick up a library card during your visit, grab a book, and head down to the beach!
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Montana Ave Branch Library
1704 Montana AvePick up a library card during your visit, grab a book, and head down to the beach!
1630 Montana Ave
1630 Montana AvenueOne West Bank
Chase Bank
625-G Montana AveAnother bank to choose from!
SECHOIR HAIR STUDIO
1121 Montana AveFantastic place to get your hair done before a night out on the town!
Fireside Cellars
1421 Montana AveNice friendly staff to guide you in the selection of whatever spirits you seek!
Beauty Park Medical Spa
140 Montana AveGet pampered and primped at this great little boutique medi-spa
Larger, more upscale grocery store for those with less specialized dietary needs
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Pavilions
820 Montana AveLarger, more upscale grocery store for those with less specialized dietary needs
Benefit Cosmetics Boutique & BrowBar Lounge
1210A Montana AveGreat cosmetic line store with full service for brows
Citibank
4375 Glencoe AveAnother bank option
Luxelab Salon
1408 Montana AveI see Jen here for a haircut every 2 months!
Patton's Pharmacy
734 Montana AveIf you are really sick, they even deliver right to your door!
Golden Wellness Rx
1230 Montana AveIn need of homeopathic remedies, alternative meds, or any such thing?
Jill Roberts
920 Montana AveOne of my favorite boutiques!!
Great little shop to pick up just about any beauty product you can think of, but if they don't carry it, don't worry, chances are you can find it somewhere on Montana!
Number One Beauty
1426 Montana AveGreat little shop to pick up just about any beauty product you can think of, but if they don't carry it, don't worry, chances are you can find it somewhere on Montana!
Kiehl's Since 1851
1516 Montana AveOne of the biggest I have seen!
Johnathan Adler Enterprises
1318 Montana AveFabulous style!
A-1 Chinese Hand Laundry & Dry Cleaning
1006 Montana AveFor those darn dry cleaning needs!!
Where you take your super fancy dress, a bit pricey, but they will treat it like gold, you can actually see dresses hanging up and ready to go to the celeb's house for the Oscars!
Brown's Cleaners
1223 Montana AveWhere you take your super fancy dress, a bit pricey, but they will treat it like gold, you can actually see dresses hanging up and ready to go to the celeb's house for the Oscars!
YogaWorks Montana Ave
1426 Montana AveGreat spot for traditional yoga with a boutique twist!
Pilates Place
1506 Montana AveOf all the choices along this street, this is where I go!
Williams-Sonoma
1600 Montana AveFor the chef!
Wells Fargo Bank
900 Montana AveJust in case you need a different bank!
Union Bank
3355 Glendale BlvdAnother bank!
Ever found a perfect pair of jeans? Pretty difficult? You cannot leave this place without a pair, they have every make, model, and brand, along with expert staff to fit you!
Blues Jean Bar (The)
Ever found a perfect pair of jeans? Pretty difficult? You cannot leave this place without a pair, they have every make, model, and brand, along with expert staff to fit you!
Planet Blue
2940 Main StFun, trendy, California beach style shopping!
Best massage for the price anywhere around! Great therapists, I have a list I rotate through because they rotate to the various shops (a chain with amazing value)!
The Massage Place
625 Montana AveBest massage for the price anywhere around! Great therapists, I have a list I rotate through because they rotate to the various shops (a chain with amazing value)!
If you like to brighten your space up with some flowers, this is just one of a few places to pick them up on Montana.
Fleur
726 Montana AveIf you like to brighten your space up with some flowers, this is just one of a few places to pick them up on Montana.
Feel like catching an oldie but goodie on the big screen? They often have directors, actors, and A-list celebs speaking after the films along with special events and packages you can purchase!!
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Aero Theatre
1328 Montana AveFeel like catching an oldie but goodie on the big screen? They often have directors, actors, and A-list celebs speaking after the films along with special events and packages you can purchase!!
1411 Lincoln Blvd
CVS
Fun outdoor mall right next to the beach, has every store imaginable, including a Nordstrom's and Bloomingdales!
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeFun outdoor mall right next to the beach, has every store imaginable, including a Nordstrom's and Bloomingdales!
Fun loungey spot with a great wine selection and yummy appetizers!
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Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdFun loungey spot with a great wine selection and yummy appetizers!
Amazingly fun for the daredevil or adventurer, but don't be fooled, this fun is a workout!
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Trapeze School New York, Los Angeles
370 Santa Monica PierAmazingly fun for the daredevil or adventurer, but don't be fooled, this fun is a workout!
Zanzibar
1301 5th StMonday night live salsa music and classes!
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveAmazing views from the roof-top bar!
Shopping
Delicious and fresh, a healthy frozen yogurt among the many choices on Montana Ave.
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Pinkberry
1612 Montana AveDelicious and fresh, a healthy frozen yogurt among the many choices on Montana Ave.
Babalu
1002 Montana AveAnother fantastic breakfast joint!
Dermalogica on Montana
1022 Montana AvePop in for a quick mini-facial, or just grab some fab products!
Fabulous and simple organic dishes, but the gem in in the cold pressed juices at the juice bar, they also offer cleanses and will even deliver!
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Kreation Organic Kafe
1023 Montana AveFabulous and simple organic dishes, but the gem in in the cold pressed juices at the juice bar, they also offer cleanses and will even deliver!
Only Hearts
1407 Montana AveBeautiful niche line of jammies, panties, bras, and all the like...even jewelry!!
Jurlique Skincare
1230 Montana AveFrench organic skincare line with spa services!
Papyrus
1412 Montana AveNot into cheesy postcards? This place offers high end artisan cards and paper goods!
Pradeeps
1405 Montana AveYummy Indian food!!