5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Love this city, unfortunately the boardwalk wasn’t open at the time. Hopefully next time it will be.
Santa Monica, CA
Travel Guide
Visit Santa Monica
Where to stay in Santa Monica
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.
Ocean Park
4.5/5(219 area reviews)
Popular with sunbathers, surfers, and volleyball players, Ocean Park beach offers a beachside path for joggers and bikers, while parks provide playgrounds and picnicking areas. Main Street hosts a weekly farmer's market and features boutiques and restaurants.
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.
Sunset Park
4/5(129 area reviews)
While there might not be top attractions in Sunset Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Penmar Golf Course and Bergamot Station Arts Center.
Mid-City
4/5(178 area reviews)
Even though there aren't top sights in Mid-City, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Santa Monica Beach. Jump on the metro at 17th Street/SMC Station to see more of the city.
Wilshire Montana
While visiting Wilshire Montana, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Monica Beach and Montana Avenue.
The Pierside Santa Monica
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
The price is SAR 1,111 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 1,111
SAR 1,500 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,232 reviews)
"Window glass was broken and we didnt know prior. Homeless people around the area makes the surrounding area dangerous."
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica
530 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
The price is SAR 761 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 761
SAR 1,055 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall the property was good, friendly staff. We stayed in a room with a king bed."
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
The price is SAR 1,910 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
SAR 1,910
SAR 2,450 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful property, excellent staff."
Reviewed on 28 May 2025
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.
Santa Monica Garden Beach Bungalow - Private, and Steps from the Sand
Santa Monica
Stay at this apartment in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
Quiet and close
"Loved the location and the quiet night. We slept very well and enjoyed walking to beach, pier and Main St"
Reviewed on 9 May 2025
Best Beach Location in Santa Monica! Walk Score10
Santa Monica
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Santa Monica. Enjoy laundry facilities, tennis courts, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews)
Great
"Great visit & property"
Reviewed on 27 April 2025
Santa Monica Beach House
Santa Monica
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Monica. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Santa Monica Pier and Santa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
Can't Beat Location
"Walk out the front gate, look to your right, and you'll see the ocean! Walk down the hill, and you're five minutes from the pier! The apartment itself is spacious enough for a couple. We cooked several dinners and played cards with our son and daughter-in-law at the diningroom table. All appliances ..."
Reviewed on 27 April 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Hollywood
4.5/5(3,924 reviews)
Enjoy the rides and games at Universal Studios Hollywood and see why people love this theme park in Universal City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
4.5/5(631 reviews)
Have a fun-filled day at Six Flags Magic Mountain and see why people love this theme park in Stevenson Ranch. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Dodger Stadium
4.5/5(966 reviews)
Dodger Stadium is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Los Angeles Convention Center
4.5/5(1,413 reviews)
During your trip, find out what's happening at Los Angeles Convention Center, a top convention center in Los Angeles. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Long Beach Cruise Terminal
4.5/5(1,079 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Long Beach with a trip to Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Crypto.com Arena
4.5/5(1,867 reviews)
Crypto.com Arena is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Reviews of Santa Monica
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
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
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
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
friendly and felt safe
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
In retrospect this is a fun town to spend a few hours. Wouldn't bother staying here again.
- Santa Monica Beach
- Santa Monica Pier
- Third Street Promenade
- Ocean Avenue
- Santa Monica Place
- Santa Monica College
- Main Street Santa Monica
- Pacific Park
- UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
- Montana Avenue
- Original Muscle Beach
- Annenberg Community Beach House
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- Palisades Park
- Providence St. John's Health Center
- Santa Monica Visitor Center
- Bergamot Station Arts Center
- The Acting Studio at Edgemar
- International Chess Park
- Santa Monica History Museum
- Mary Hotchkiss Park
- Museum of Flying
- Fidelity Arts
- Gehry House
- Santa Monica Museum of Art
- Tongva Park
- City Garage Theatre
- Dorothy Green Park
- Camera Obscura
- California Heritage Museum
- OnRope Consulting
- Nicholas Flat Trail