Guidebook for Santa Monica
Drinks & Nightlife
Great ambiance. Sake, wine, and beer spot with the best food (delicious appetizers).
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Bodega Wine Bar Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdGreat ambiance. Sake, wine, and beer spot with the best food (delicious appetizers).
Upscale lounge on Ocean Avenue. Think Jay Gatsby-esque. Sometimes there's a line to get in on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. My favorite spot.
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The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdUpscale lounge on Ocean Avenue. Think Jay Gatsby-esque. Sometimes there's a line to get in on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. My favorite spot.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdIncredible restaurant and bar. Great nightlife.
Great sushi and a fantastic bar. Try the "Late Night Party Roll" - delicious.
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Wokcano
1413 5th StreetGreat sushi and a fantastic bar. Try the "Late Night Party Roll" - delicious.
Food Scene
Probably the best Italian food in the area. A bit pricey, however.
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HOSTARIA del piccolo
606 BroadwayProbably the best Italian food in the area. A bit pricey, however.
Hollywood diner in Santa Monica. Lots of good (and healthy) options.
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Swingers
8020 Beverly BlvdHollywood diner in Santa Monica. Lots of good (and healthy) options.
Yup, I live right above a Starbucks. Everyone there is super friendly. Feel free to drop my name -- I'm a regular :)
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Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdYup, I live right above a Starbucks. Everyone there is super friendly. Feel free to drop my name -- I'm a regular :)
Really expensive drip coffee. Just another option if you don't like Starbucks.
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Funnel Mill Rare Coffee & Tea
1506 BroadwayReally expensive drip coffee. Just another option if you don't like Starbucks.
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardGreat date spot. Pricey.
Essentials
Can't beat having a supermarket across the street! Open til 1am most days.
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Vons
4030 S Centinela AveCan't beat having a supermarket across the street! Open til 1am most days.
Everything Else
Get the workout in. I think they have day passes for like $20.
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Santa Monica Family YMCA
1332 6th StGet the workout in. I think they have day passes for like $20.
Chase Bank
1447 Lincoln BlvdATM + Branch
Bank of America Financial Center
1301 4th StATM + Branch
Equinox Santa Monica
201 Santa Monica BlvdFitness Gym
Shopping
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeIn case you need a charger or something.
Sightseeing
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeThe famous 3rd Street Promenade.
Rent some bikes and hit the pier! There's a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co restaurant, a ferris wheel, and other goodies out there. Oh yeah - and a beach!
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierRent some bikes and hit the pier! There's a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co restaurant, a ferris wheel, and other goodies out there. Oh yeah - and a beach!