Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Rustic, hearty farm-to-table cuisine within walking distance. One of my favorite spots for a cozy dinner.
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2424 Main Street Bar and Ristorante
2424 Santa Monica Frwy RampRustic, hearty farm-to-table cuisine within walking distance. One of my favorite spots for a cozy dinner.
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyThe best spot for sunset and celebrity sightings.
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
2327 Main StGreat lattes and casual healthy fare.
One of the best restaurants in LA right now. If you can't get a reservation, put your name in and go get a drink at Tasting Kitchen down the street while you wait.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdOne of the best restaurants in LA right now. If you can't get a reservation, put your name in and go get a drink at Tasting Kitchen down the street while you wait.
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdAnother great restaurant on Abbot Kinney
Cerveteca
523 Rose AveAmazing Latin food in a cool, rustic-chic setting.
Great spot for brunch, beautiful ocean view and a lovely patio.
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Shutters on the Beach
1 Pico BlvdGreat spot for brunch, beautiful ocean view and a lovely patio.
The Corner Door
12477 Washington BlvdGreat gastro-pub
Fun bar scene, great sushi, happy hour menu in the bar all night, every night.
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Chaya
110 Navy StFun bar scene, great sushi, happy hour menu in the bar all night, every night.
Barrique
796 Main StAmazing, authentic Italian food. Very romantic.
Nice spot on the beach in Venice. They have a great wine/beer selection and healthy gastro-pub-type food (burgers, tacos, salads).
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The Commons Ale House
129 BroadwayNice spot on the beach in Venice. They have a great wine/beer selection and healthy gastro-pub-type food (burgers, tacos, salads).
In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington BlvdThe best fast food ever. Order a double double.
Good coffee and breakfast. Good alternative to Urth Caffe if it's too crowded.
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Kafe K
2209 Main StGood coffee and breakfast. Good alternative to Urth Caffe if it's too crowded.
Great outdoor breakfast spot, charming little garden patio
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Cora's Coffee Shoppe
1802 Ocean AveGreat outdoor breakfast spot, charming little garden patio
Fun on a Sunday or Monday night. They have live jazz.
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Hal's Bar and Grill
1025 Abbot Kinney BlvdFun on a Sunday or Monday night. They have live jazz.
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyGreat lunch spot on the Malibu Pier
Scopa Italian Roots
2905 Washington BlvdLively bar/restaurant scene, great food
Malibu Roadhouse
26025 Pacific Coast HighwayGreat spot for a drink and/or a meal in Malibu
Bangkok West Thai
606 Santa Monica BlvdMy favorite Thai takeout spot
If you can't make it to Gjelina for dinner, stop by their takeout spot.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdIf you can't make it to Gjelina for dinner, stop by their takeout spot.
Gjusta
320 Sunset AveSuper casual seafood spot overlooking the ocean.
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Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
25653 CA-1Super casual seafood spot overlooking the ocean.
Bestia
2121 E 7th Pl
Republique
624 S La Brea AveCute gastropub with great food and a lively outdoor patio.
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Ashland Hill
2807 Main StCute gastropub with great food and a lively outdoor patio.
Amazing brick-oven pizza, attractive crowd, fun vibe
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Stella Barra Pizzeria
2000 Main StAmazing brick-oven pizza, attractive crowd, fun vibe
Just opened - part owned by Joe Jonas so you know it's got to be good;) Reportedly star-studded.
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Hinterland
2917 Main StJust opened - part owned by Joe Jonas so you know it's got to be good;) Reportedly star-studded.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Galley
2442 Main StFun dive bar with stiff drinks
Great indoor, outdoor space. Probably the coolest bar in Santa Monica at the moment.
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The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdGreat indoor, outdoor space. Probably the coolest bar in Santa Monica at the moment.
Hotel Casa del Mar
1910 Ocean WayNice spot for an indoor sunset drink
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean AveRooftop bar with a great view
Rooftop bar with amazing views. It gets cold, so bring a jacket.
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Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveRooftop bar with amazing views. It gets cold, so bring a jacket.
The spot to go if you want a good steak and a martini.
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BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica
101 Santa Monica BlvdThe spot to go if you want a good steak and a martini.
Fun bar, lots of people in their 20s, pretty good food.
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Brick + Mortar
2435 Main StFun bar, lots of people in their 20s, pretty good food.
Adorable, tiny little wine bar on Rose Ave., next to Cerveteca.
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Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveAdorable, tiny little wine bar on Rose Ave., next to Cerveteca.
Poolside Cabanas at Viceroy Santa Monica
1819 Ocean AveCool bar at the Viceroy Hotel
Fun outdoor wine tasting spot in Malibu.
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Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio
18741 Pacific Coast HwyFun outdoor wine tasting spot in Malibu.
James' Beach
60 N Venice BlvdFun beach bar
Everything Else
Yogahop
1612 Montana AveMy favorite yoga studio in town. Fun vinyasa flow classes set to hip hop.
Some of the best yoga teachers in the world teach here. Walking distance from the apartment.
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YogaWorks Main St
2215 Main StSome of the best yoga teachers in the world teach here. Walking distance from the apartment.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln Blvd Best spot for groceries
This is the bodega at the corner of Hollister and 4th, a couple doors down from the apartment building. They have wine, snacks, and pretty much anything you need in a pinch.
Budget Market
2331 4th StThis is the bodega at the corner of Hollister and 4th, a couple doors down from the apartment building. They have wine, snacks, and pretty much anything you need in a pinch.
Arts & Culture
Troubadour
9081 N Santa Monica BlvdAmazing spot for live music
If you are into photography, they often have really cool exhibits.
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Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the StarsIf you are into photography, they often have really cool exhibits.
Shopping
hiptique
2727 Main StGreat shop on Main St. for women's and men's clothing.
Planet Blue
2940 Main StAn LA institution for women's clothes
rag & bone
8533 Melrose AveKelly Wearstler
8440 Melrose AveAmazing furniture and home decor by famed interior decorator Kelly Wearstler.
Just One Eye
915 N Sycamore Ave
Heist
1100 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat boutique
RONROBINSON
1327 5th StGreat boutique shopping - home, women's, beauty, men's and children's
Sightseeing
Great hiking spot with beautiful views! Turn off Mandeville Cayon Rd. onto Westridge Terrace and take it all the way to the top of the hill.
Mandeville Canyon Rd
Great hiking spot with beautiful views! Turn off Mandeville Cayon Rd. onto Westridge Terrace and take it all the way to the top of the hill.