Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Great vibe, I love going here to work. They have an excellent tea selection!
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Love Coffee Bar
1732 Ocean Park BlvdGreat vibe, I love going here to work. They have an excellent tea selection!
The flagship coffee shop with a cult following - bets place for butter coffee on the west side. PLUS they have an excellent Paleo-friendly menu ;)
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Bulletproof Cafe Santa Monica
3110 Main StThe flagship coffee shop with a cult following - bets place for butter coffee on the west side. PLUS they have an excellent Paleo-friendly menu ;)
Incredible menu (I recommend the scallops) plus great artisanal cocktails. Definitely a good Venice bar scene
260 abantu bendawo batusa
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdIncredible menu (I recommend the scallops) plus great artisanal cocktails. Definitely a good Venice bar scene
Excellent menu that rotates seasonally, the chef gives traditional dishes his own personal flair which are usually epic. I'm just glad they keep the key lime tart on the menu year round :)
56 abantu bendawo batusa
The Upper West
3321 Pico BlvdExcellent menu that rotates seasonally, the chef gives traditional dishes his own personal flair which are usually epic. I'm just glad they keep the key lime tart on the menu year round :)
Great salads for a great price! Huge portions of healthy veggies that will leave you feeling satisfied and beach-ready.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Simply Salad
645 W 9th StGreat salads for a great price! Huge portions of healthy veggies that will leave you feeling satisfied and beach-ready.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktail selection, hip vibe, plus they have an epic GF mac and cheese with pancetta and jalapenos
199 abantu bendawo batusa
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica BlvdGreat cocktail selection, hip vibe, plus they have an epic GF mac and cheese with pancetta and jalapenos
Parks & Nature
Great hiking loop that takes into nature while not leaving the city. Great views of Catalina Island and downtown on a clear day.
223 abantu bendawo batusa
Temescal Canyon Park
15900 Pacific Coast HwyGreat hiking loop that takes into nature while not leaving the city. Great views of Catalina Island and downtown on a clear day.
Shopping
An iconic outdoor mall, definitely part of the Santa Monica sight-seeing circuit.
1594 abantu bendawo batusa
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeAn iconic outdoor mall, definitely part of the Santa Monica sight-seeing circuit.