Santa Monica, CA

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Santa Monica featuring a city, general coastal views and street scenes

Where to stay in Santa Monica

Santa Monica featuring tropical scenes and general coastal views

Downtown Santa Monica

4.5/5(431 area reviews)

While you're in Downtown Santa Monica, take in top sights like Santa Monica Beach and jump on the metro at Downtown Santa Monica Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Santa Monica
#sunset #outdoors

Ocean Park

4.5/5(219 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Ocean Park is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

Ocean Park
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Pico

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Pico, check out sights like Santa Monica Place or Third Street Promenade and hop on the metro to see more the city at 17th Street/SMC Station or 26th Street/Bergamot Station.

Pico
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North of Wilshire

4.5/5(96 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North of Wilshire, Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade are top sights worth seeing.

North of Wilshire
"Love isn't complicated, people are."

North of Montana

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North of Montana, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are top sights worth seeing.

North of Montana
Cool spot for great coffee and pastries, near the beach.

Wilshire Montana

While visiting Wilshire Montana, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade.

Wilshire Montana
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is SAR295 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
SAR295
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"We love that it’s in walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. It’s close to the highway. However, I didn’t like that it cost 55 bucks a day to park and its valet only. Also, I had to put down a 500 dollar deposit but it would cover the valet parking. The great part was, staff let ..."

Reviewed on 31 May, 2024

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
The Huntley Hotel
The Huntley Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR362 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR362
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,246 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful and modern, very clean and great location !! And Penthouse had amazing food!!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2024

The Huntley Hotel
The Pierside Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica
4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
The price is SAR353 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
SAR353
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (646 reviews)
"Bartender was very nice “Josh” room nice and clean good finesse room."

Reviewed on 29 May, 2024

The Pierside Santa Monica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Large Room Available in a Beautiful Victorian Manor in Santa Monica
Large Room Available in a Beautiful Victorian Manor in Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Santa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
Great location & well stocked
"We came to town for a wedding. Perfect location. Easy checkin & checkout. Host has thought of so many extra items for the guest. We would definitely stay there again in the future. Only suggestion would be to have some Solar pathway lights leading to the entry gate."

Reviewed on 13 May, 2024

Large Room Available in a Beautiful Victorian Manor in Santa Monica
Santa Monica Beach House
Santa Monica Beach House
Santa Monica
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Monica. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Santa Monica Pier and Santa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Family réunion
"Super localisation"

Reviewed on 15 May, 2024

Santa Monica Beach House
WALKING DISTANCE FROM 5 STAR RESTURANTS!!
WALKING DISTANCE FROM 5 STAR RESTURANTS!!
Santa Monica
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Monica. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Santa Monica Beach and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)
Charming villa
"Cozy and cute house. Great location for walking to fine dining and shops. Perfect spot!"

Reviewed on 16 May, 2024

WALKING DISTANCE FROM 5 STAR RESTURANTS!!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Santa Monica

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.2996941896024465%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 2, 2020

Love this city, unfortunately the boardwalk wasn’t open at the time. Hopefully next time it will be.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 26, 2020

Bathroom door is heavy ad doesn't stay open. Toilet is very low even for a person like me with no disabilities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 26, 2020

Best trip.. everything with in walking distance. Hopped on BIRD scooters and rode along bikes. The beach was very clean. Nice to see just everyone having a good time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 23, 2020

I love Santa Monica--great food and walkable areas. I was there for medical treatment not tourism. It was convenient, safe and clean that was what mattered.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Apr 8, 2020

friendly and felt safe

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Mar 26, 2020

In retrospect this is a fun town to spend a few hours. Wouldn't bother staying here again.