Downtown Santa Monica

Los Angeles

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

Popular places to visit

Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica Beach

4.5/5(94 reviews)

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 featuring rides

Santa Monica Pier

4/5(233 reviews)

An LA landmark for more than 100 years, head to this pleasure pier for plenty of kitschy carnival fun.

Santa Monica Pier
Third Street Promenade

Third Street Promenade

5/5(3 reviews)

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

Things to do

LA with Starline Bus

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

S$69
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Los Angeles & Hollywood: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Santa Monica: Ghosts and Phantoms of the Pier Walking Tour

Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour

S$31
per adult
Santa Monica Sinister Sins & Sorrow Ghost Tour
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica

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

S$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
All Day LA Tour: Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica
From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

S$38
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

S$15
per adult
Los Angeles: Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica
Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica

Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica

S$257
per adult
Classic Beach Picnic in Santa Monica
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

The Pierside Santa Monica
The Pierside Santa Monica
4 out of 5
120 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
The price is S$472 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
S$472
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,299 reviews)
"I LOVED how helpful the staff were here - it really was the best service we had in any hotel we stayed in while we were in the States!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025

The Pierside Santa Monica
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
1707 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
The price is S$434 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
S$434
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free beach shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,105 reviews)
"I had a great stay at the Hilton Santa Monica. The location is ideal—just a short walk to the pier, beach, and local shops. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the staff was genuinely friendly and helpful throughout my visit. Overall, a very convenient and enjoyable experience. Highly recommend ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is S$207 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
S$207
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (3,417 reviews)
"Lovveeeee citizen m. I always book here when I visit LA. Clean and staff are great."

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is S$226 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
S$226
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,931 reviews)
"Great customer service."

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is S$214 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$214
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (7,447 reviews)
"Very nice hotel highly Recommended..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 2025

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sheraton Universal Hotel
Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 out of 5
333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA
The price is S$320 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$320
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Universal City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,839 reviews)
"I great planning including the stay here in Universal is a good choice!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Sheraton Universal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Monica

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Ocean Park

4/5(23 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

1/5(1 area review)

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
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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 Walk Streets and Venice Beach.

Mar Vista
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Westwood

4.5/5(11 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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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Promenade at Howard Hughes Parkway Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or Aviation/Century Station to see more of the city.

Westchester
Melrose Avenue showing shopping, fashion and signage

West Hollywood

If you're spending some time in West Hollywood, Melrose Avenue and Sunset Strip are top sights worth seeing.

West Hollywood

Downtown Santa Monica