Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica
Santa Monica showing tropical scenes and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica Beach

Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.

Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Pier showing rides

Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier is one of the best places in Los Angeles to soak up some rays and enjoy all the fun of the fair at this popular destination.

Santa Monica Pier
Third Street Promenade

Third Street Promenade

During your trip to Santa Monica, you can do some window-shopping at Third Street Promenade. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Third Street Promenade
Pacific Park

Pacific Park

Bring the children to Pacific Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Santa Monica. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pacific Park
Heal the Bay Aquarium

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Heal the Bay Aquarium during your trip to Santa Monica.

Heal the Bay Aquarium
Tongva Park

Tongva Park

Tongva Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Monica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Tongva Park

Activities

LA with Starline Bus

City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$82
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Walt Disney concert hall Los Angeles downtown

Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more

AU$130
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more
Your ticket to Hollywood! Experience Hollywood's most popular sightseeing tour in Los Angeles!

Hollywood Tour & Celebrity Homes

AU$59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hollywood Tour & Celebrity Homes
Hollywood sign

Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour

AU$74
per child
84% of travellers recommend
Shared 3 Hour Los Angeles Tour
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

AU$144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting

AU$180
per adult
Luxury Shared E-Boat Cruise with Wine, Charcuterie & Sea Lions Spotting
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$210 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$210
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,866 reviews)
"Room is on the expensive side but probably on par with other airport hotels. Disappointed that for that price point there is no bottled water in the room. Towels are tiny, adequate I suppose but would be better to have bigger ones. Lobby bistro shop does not display prices on any of the items which ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$249 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$249
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,812 reviews)
"Nice place. Room was very small, but well designed, comfortable if you just need a place to sleep. I would feel comfortable spending too much time there, though, as it can be quite claustrophobic after a while."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

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Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$439 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$439
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,562 reviews)
"The rooms are not as modern and updated as some other Loews. Dining choices inside the hotel are limited depending on time of day, but the hotel connects to a mall next door with other options. The area itself felt safe enough considering Hollywood Blvd is a mixed bag. It was highly trafficked and ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$299 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$299
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,692 reviews)
"Fun"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

3 out of 5
5249 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$211 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$211
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (842 reviews)
"The propert itself and the staff was amazing especially the security guard . But the ridiculous fees that we were charged to stay here. On top of the price we already paid was insane. We paid anlmost double for this stay if you take the price and the fees together. And very upsetting to be honest. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is AU$254 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$254
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,596 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

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Ocean Park

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Ocean Park is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

Ocean Park
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West Los Angeles

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers choose West Los Angeles for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Expo/SepulvedStation or Expo/Bundy Station and check out top sights like Laemmle Theatres Royal.

West Los Angeles
Los Angeles which includes landscape views

Brentwood

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Brentwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Getty Center or Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Brentwood
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Mar Vista

Though Mar Vista may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marina Marketplace and Walk Streets.

Mar Vista
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Westwood

4/5(12 area reviews)

Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Westwood
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Century City

Shopping, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Century City. Make a stop by Westfield Century City or 20th Century Fox Studios while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Century City

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