Santa Monica Attractions

diningdiningattractions & toursdiningAlexandria Cafe 109 Broadway The best Mediterranean cuisine—just stepsHooters of Santa Monica 321 Santa Monica Blvd. A casual,Panini Garden 2715 Main St. Located on Main Street just blocks awayAmazing L.A. Tours 1423-A 2nd St. The TRUSTED Name for Tours. #1 onfrom the beach! We serve succulent wraps & plates like kabobs, shawerma, kofta and rotisseriechicken, as well as veggie favorites like falafel, hummus, tahini, and tabouleh salad. Make your310.319.6262favorite wrap a combo with soft drink and fries for an additional 2.99!beach-themed restaurant known for the Hooters Girls—the surfer girl next door.Hooters serves seafood, burgers, sandwiches and “nearly world famous” chicken wings.310.458.7555Hootwinc.comfrom the ocean. Panini Garden serves grilled sandwiches, crêpes, organic salads, soups, coffeeand pastries. Breakfast all day. Enjoy outdoor dining in a lovely garden out back. Free Wi-Fi.310.399.9939PaniniGarden.comTripAdvisor.com (Get the Truth, Then Go ). Award-winning 2008 & 2009 for Best Tour Company.Daily sightseeing city tours to Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Sign/Walk of Fame, theme310.587.2211parks, Las Vegas, and much more. AmazingLATours.comAngelato Cafe 301 Arizona Ave. Over 100 flavors of authentic gourmetJinky’s Café 1447 2nd St. The best pancakes, omelettes, waffles, sandwichesPatrick’s Roadhouse 106 Entrada Dr. “Where great food meets greatItalian low-fat gelato ice cream, sorbetto, yogurt (sugar-free, soy-based available). Try ourcappuccino, espresso, pastries and panini too.310.656.9999AngelatoCafe.comand salads with Southwestern and International flavors. Full coffee bar and patio service. Votedone of the best breakfasts in L.A. Zagat rated. Open for Breakfast and Lunch daily—Mon–Fri:310.917.33117:30 am–3 pm; Sat & Sun: 7:30 am–4 pm. Jinkys.comconversation.” With its kelly green exterior this “poor man’s Getty” is a landmark for hungrylocals, visitors and celebrities. For breakfast try “The Governator”—Arnold’s favorite! Open daily310.459.4544for breakfast & lunch. PatricksRoadhouse.infoAnnenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica StateBeach 415 Pacific Coast Highway A new public beach club where everyone’sThe Art Institute of Californiasm—Los Angeles 2900 31st St.Joe’s Pizza 111 Broadway at Ocean Ave. In 1975 Joe’s Pizza opened in NewPizza Fusion 2901 Ocean Park Blvd. Whether you are a Vegan, Vegetarian,Downtown Santa Monica & Third Street PromenadeOffering Bachelor, Associate and Diploma degree programs in the culinary, design, fashion,and media arts. Operated by students, Bistro 31 Restaurant features gourmet dining310.752.4700at a fraction of the cost. ArtInstitutes.edu/LosAngelesYork City. Now open in Santa Monica. The Travel Channel calls Joe’s “The Rockstar of All Pizza.”Recognized by Zagat and The NY Post as “The Best Pizza in the World.” Open late.310.395.9222JoesPizza.comMeat-lover or looking for Gluten-free, we have a wonderful menu of Organic Pizza, Lasagna,Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts etc. Beer and wine selection at the Bar. Where good vibes meet.310.581.2901PizzaFusion.comThis world-famous coastal shopping and dining destination features many entertainment choicesfrom movies to live theater and street performers, as well as a Farmers’ Market Wednesdays310.393.8355and Saturdays. DowntownSM.comBack On The Beach Café 445 Pacific Coast Hwy. The only restaurantJohnny Rockets 1322 Third St. Promenade A California native, since 1989,Real Food Daily 514 Santa Monica Blvd. RFD, the premier organic veganin Santa Monica ON THE SAND! Bring the family and come as you are. A classic California caféwith reasonable prices and one heck of a location at the Annenberg Community Beach House!310.393.8282Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.Johnny Rockets offers the food, fun and friendliness that remind guests of timeless, feel-goodAmericana. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant serves simple, great-tasting food from a menu310.394.6362of all-American favorites. JohnnyRockets.comrestaurant in California, attracts the someday to everyday vegetarian, celebrities, trendsettingyoung eaters, and the mature diner seeking gourmet health supportive cuisine.310.451.7544RealFood.comLA Sightseeing Tours & Charters 1434 2nd St. Let us be your tour guideas we take you to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Movie Stars’ Homes, Hollywood Signand much more.800.870.1886lasightseeing.netBangkok West 606 Santa Monica Blvd. Bangkok West is the new trendyLa Grande Orange 2000 Main St. La Grande Orange is a testamentRusty’s Surf Ranch 256 Santa Monica Pier On the world-famous SantaThai restaurant that you do not want to miss! In a stunning décor, our Thai service is guaranteedto satisfy. Thai Fusion & traditional prepared with the freshest ingredients. Online ordering310.395.9658and reservations. BangkokWestThaiCuisine.comto American cooking done really well. The dishes are created each day with fresh and honestingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.310.396.9145LaGrandeOrangeSM.comMonica Pier, with a vintage surfboard collection, pool tables, heated covered patios & casualatmosphere. Enjoy live music, dancing and award-winning cuisine. All ages.310.393.7437RustysSurfRanch.comDowntown Santa Monica & Third Street PromenadeLa Vecchia Cucina 2654 Main St. La Vecchia Cucina has proudly served asSanta Monica’s finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990. We offer outstanding Italiancuisine, a great wine list, full bar, warm hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere. Open daily310.399.7979for lunch and dinner. LaVecchia.comSaluté Wine Bar 2435 Main St. Saluté Wine Bar introduces gourmet piattiniPlayland Arcade 350 Santa Monica Pier Playland Arcade on the SantaA great choice of cafés and restaurants. Dine alfresco on the Third Street Promenadeor discover delicious culinary treats throughout 30 blocks of Downtown Santa Monica.310.393.8355DowntownSM.comand their cutting-edge Enomatic wine dispensing system to Santa Monica with modernsophistication. The Italian small plates menu offers traditional yet redefined favorites.310.450.3434SaluteWineBar.comMonica Pier featuring video games from the classics to the latest cutting-edge action games.Test your skills playing Guitar Hero, Super 21, Dance Revolution and Deal Or No Deal.310.451.5133Cash in your tickets and select between hundreds of prizes.Benihana 1447 4th St. Watch as your own personal chef prepares steak, chickenThe Lobster 1602 Ocean Ave. Serving award-winning classic American seafoodStefano’s Pizzeria 1310 Third St. Promenade New York-style pizza, pastas,Santa Monica Pier Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk Heal the Bay’sand seafood with dazzling skill right before your eyes. Mouth-watering sushi and sashimi arealso available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Convenient parking across the street.310.260.1423Benihana.comspecializing in live Maine lobster. A panoramic 180º view of the Pacific Ocean showcasing someof the most spectacular sunsets in Southern California. Happy Hour Mon–Fri: 4:30–6:30 pm310.458.9294TheLobster.comcalzones, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, and desserts. All ingredients are made fresh dailyand in-house! We now deliver.310.587.2429StefanosNewYorkPizza.commarine education facility allows interaction with hundreds of Santa Monica Bay species.Touch tanks, naturalist presentations, a kids corner and a puppet theater are featured310.393.6149attractions. Open Tue–Sun. HealTheBay.org/smpaBig Dean’s Ocean Front Cafe 1615 Ocean Front Walk On the beachLago 231 Arizona Ave. Cuisine of No. Italy’s Lake Como, a favorite of foodies, celebs,locals and travelers. Friendly service; fresh Santa Monica Farmers’ Market seasonal ingredients;the ultimate upscale restaurant experience. “Don’t miss the Ossobuco alla comThai Dishes 111 Santa Monica Blvd. Thai Dishes has been serving deliciousStarline Tours 322 Santa Monica Pier LA’s premier tour company. Worldhome-style Thai cooking for over 20 years. Every dish can be specially prepared from mildto extra spicy. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Dine in, take out & us Movie Stars’ Homes Tours, the best Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Sightseeing Toursof Hollywood and major So-Cal attractions. Select Hotel Pick-up available.1.800.460.8331StarlineTours.comwhere the “locals” meet and the “fun loving” tourists always return! Great food, beer, wine,music, satellite sports, two outdoor patios, and reasonable prices. Children welcome.310.393.2666Zagat rated.a member. Enjoy our pool, café, cultural events, fitness classes and more. Relax it’s a great day310.458.4904at the beach. AnnenbergBeachHouse.comPacific Park 380 Santa Monica Pier Admission-free amusement park onthe Santa Monica Pier; 12 rides, over 21 games and attractions and an oceanfront food plaza.310.260.8744PacPark.comLouise’s Trattoria 1008 Montana Ave. A Santa Monica staple since 1978,West 4th/Jane 1432-A 4th St. N.Y. Bohemian Beer Joint.Trapeze School New York 370 Santa Monica Pier Finally, it’s your turnat Border Grill, the hip, urban cantina from chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.310.451.1655BorderGrill.comLouise’s features fresh pastas, traditional favorites, gourmet salads and decadent desserts.A fabulous wine list and famous handmade focaccia bread complement their extensive menu.310.394.8888 8– 15. Louises.comWhere New York style and atmosphere merge with the California beach lifestyle.Local neighborhood bar featuring wine, sake and over 100 beers.310.395.6765West4thJane.comto try what the nation’s been raving about. As seen on Sex In The City. Flying Trapeze,Trampoline, Silks, Birthday Parties and Team Building every day.310.394.5800TrapezeSchool.comBuca di Beppo 1442 2nd St. Buca di Beppo gets to the heart of fresh Italian cookingMariasol 401 Santa Monica Pier A picturesque and tasty Mexican restaurantWhole Foods Markets Santa Monica 500 Wilshire Blvd.with recipes like chicken carbonara featuring imported Italian spaghetti. At Buca, we serve familystyle food in two portion sizes. Buca Small feeds two to three; Buca Large feeds an average-sized310.587.2782country. Well, actually it feeds four to six. BucadiBeppo.comat the end of the Santa Monica Pier known for its fabulous margaritas, fresh food and sweepingviews of the Santa Monica coastline.310.917.5050Mariasol.com310.395.4510, 2201 Wilshire Blvd. 310.315.0662, 1425 Montana Ave.310.576.4707 The highest quality natural & organic products available. Large, diverseselection of delicious hot & cold foods to go. Catering for all events. WholeFoodsMarket.comCafé Crêpe 1460 Third St. Promenade Classic European café with ParisianMichael’s 1147 Third St. Alive with conversation, smooth service, and deliciousWilshire Restaurant 2454 Wilshire Blvd. Our menu is developed aroundBudget of Santa Monica 1723 Wilshire Blvd. We have many cars for thecrêpes, full traditional breakfasts, French baguette sandwiches, grilled Italian panini,exceptional Italian roasted Illy coffee and expanded dinner menu. Also featuring full bar310.576.0499and catering.food, Michael’s presents the best of American cuisine. Here classic culinary techniques transformfresh seasonal products into memorable meals paired with an impressive wine list of more than310.451.0843800 labels. MichaelsSantaMonica.comorganic, seasonal ingredients from local farmers’ markets. Dishes originate from a fusion ofAmerican and international influences. Enjoy sophisticated, excellent food in a beautiful but310.586.1707casual atmosphere. Lunch/dinner/cocktails. WilshireRestaurant.com“budget-minded” customer from economy to full-size cars, mini-vans, and SUVs. We also offersome more exciting models including Porsche and Mercedes.310.586.9719BudgetSantaMonica.comDhaba Cuisine of India 2104 Main St. Serving tasty, healthy home-styleMonsoon Café 1212 Third St. Promenade Pan-Asian lovers can savor the trueWorld Cafe 2820 Main St. With Santa Monica’s best patio, World Cafe offersSanta Monica’s Big Blue Bus Take the bus to all the best places: around town,Indian cuisine in our charming dining room or heated, outdoor patio. Light vegetarian dishesand delicious chicken, lamb, and seafood curries.310.399.9452Dhaba.bizaromas and tastes of Asia at this bustling Santa Monica eatery. An array of Pacific Rim delicaciesfill the menu. With Happy Hour 4–7 pm daily and Late Happy Hour Mon–Thu: 9–10:30 pm &310.576.9996Fri–Sat: 10–11:30 pm. GlobalDiningCA.coman eclectic menu of pizza, pasta, seafood, steak and vegetarian dishes. Spend an eveningin the Honeycomb Lounge enjoying an amazing cocktail or watching a game on the big screen.310.392.1661WorldCafeLA.comthe beach, Disney Concert Hall, fine art museums and to LAX. Single trips only cost 25–75 centsand Day Passes 1.25–3.50. Visit Blue: the Transit Store at 223 Broadway at Third Street310.451.5444Promenade. BigBlueBus.comEnterprise Fish Co. 174 Kinney St. This busy family friendly seafoodOcean Cafe 100 Wilshire Blvd. (downstairs) Going to the beach? Stop byYankee Doodles 1410 Third St. Promenade Located in the heartrestaurant has been a Santa Monica staple for over 30 years. Offering a full bar & freshlycaught mesquite-grilled seafood plus premium steaks, chicken, and pasta at a reasonable310.392.8366price seven days a week. EnterpriseFishCo.comour gourmet salad bar with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables from the local Santa MonicaFarmers’ Market, gourmet sandwiches on artisan bread, hot panini and handcrafted espresso310.255.0520featuring local Jones Coffee Roaster. TheOceanCafe.comof Santa Monica’s infamous Third Street Promenade, Yankee Doodles is your one-stop shopfor the hottest in sports bar, restaurant and billiards entertainment.310.394.4632YankeeDoodles.comSea Mist Rentals Bikes / Blades / Beach1619 Ocean Front Walk At the land end of the Santa Monica Pier, just belowGladstone’s Malibu 17300 Pacific Coast Highway (at Sunset) Gladstone’sOmelette Parlor 2732 Main St. Serving Santa Monica the best breakfastYe Olde King’s Head Restaurant & Pub 116 Santa Monica Blvd.Segway Los Angeles 1600 Ocean Ave. Experience the future as youis one of California’s favorite dining destinations, situated against the crashing waves of theMalibu coastline. Sit on our deck and enjoy signature cocktails and a bounty of fresh seafood,310.573.0212all while gazing across the stunning Pacific. Gladstones.comand value for over 30 years. Join us for 1/2 price omelettes every day from 6 am to 7 am!Think Friendliness & Freshness!Local hot spot. World-famous fish & chips, beer served in a casual atmosphere. HDTV sports,patio, darts and karaoke. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.310.451.1402YeOldeKingsHead.comstep onto the self-balancing Segway Personal Transporter. Rentals and guided beach toursof Santa Monica & Venice offered daily.310.395.1395Segway.LABorder Grill 1445 4th St. Enjoy upscale, modern Mexican food in a vibrant setting310.399.7892transportation & rentalsthe Merry-Go-Round. Bikes your size, comfy seats, good rates. Easy access to 23 miles310.395.7076of coastline bike path.Opaque—dining in the dark 2020 Wilshire Blvd. at V-Lounge Enjoyshoppingshoppinga journey of your senses into a new world of sensitivity by experiencing our unique diningadventure, served by blind individuals in a completely dark dining room.310.546.7619DarkDining.comshoppingAngelo’s Pawn Shop 1334 5th St. Buy—Sell—Loan.Gift & Photo Santa Monica 113 Broadway Souvenirs T-Shirts Sweatfurniture & designEnjoy the thrill of discovery: gold, jewelry, diamonds, watches, musical instruments, guitars,amps, antiques and collectables—all below retail. Don’t miss out.Shirts Swim Wear Sun Care Beach Towels Sun Glasses ATM Phone Cards MemoryCards Magnets Key Chains Zippos Cigarettes Smoking Accessories Cameras Film And Much More! TravelSMCA@aol.com GiftandPhoto.com310.395.5365Santa Monica Tobacco 1434 4th St. Discount cigarettes, fine cigars, pipeand hookah tobacco for all your smoking pleasure. We also feature a private big screenlounge, and all the convenience, gifts and sundry goods of a traditional European eley Mills 1330 4th St. Berkeley Mills handcrafts furniture, kitchens andDowntown Santa Monica & Third Street PromenadeJunior Drake Factory Outlet & Boutique 700 Wilshire Blvd. JustSemiPrecious a bead salon 1028 Montana Ave. SemiPrecious iscabinetry that combine old-world craftsmanship with modern engineering and premium hardwoods to create pieces of such enduring design and quality that they transform environments.310.899.3111BerkeleyMills.comShop Third Street Promenade for familiar brand name retailers, as well as independent stores,unique boutiques and vintage clothiers.310.393.8355DowntownSM.comblocks from Third Street Promenade Junior Drake offers over 5,000 genuine leather handbagsat affordable prices! Fashion, glamour and style make our handbags irresistible to women310.395.9010everywhere. “It’s not the Bag, it’s the Girl!” JuniorDrake.comthe place to design your own piece of jewelry or grab the one that catches your eye and go!We also teach classes—call us for more eadniks 203 Arizona Ave. Escape into an exotic world of beads and jewelry toMagellan’s Travel Supplies 1006 Wilshire Blvd. Offering thousandsaccommodationscreate your very own Santa Monica keepsake. Enjoy some family fun in a hideaway courtyard,just steps from the famous Third Street Promenade. Mon–Sat: 10 am–9 pm; Sun: Noon–6 pm310.395.0033Beadniks.com/SantaMonicaof travel items including luggage, packing aids, travel clothing, health and in-flight comfortproducts and electrical adaptors. Our well-trained staff is available to answer all your travel310.394.9417questions. Magellans.comBest Western Gateway Hotel 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. Award-Blue 223 Broadway Located by the Third Street Promenade, Blue has trip planning,maps, schedules and bus fares. It also features earth-friendly products, and transit-related itemsincluding limited-edition token jewelry handcrafted by local artisans from antique bus tokens.310.451.5444BigBlueBus.comMargano 808 11th St. at Montana Ave. At Margano you’ll find fashion-Taos Indian Trading Co. 403 Santa Monica Blvd. Visitors from aroundforward styles and unique pieces that will make you feel flirty and fun. Our chic andaffordable looks will truly express your self-confidence and taste. 20% off with map.the world seek out Taos Indian Trading for unique quality jewelry, pottery, sculptures, paintingsand a variety of other artifacts representing 57 tribes. Jewelry repairs done on premises.310.395.3652TaosIndianTradingCo.comCal Mar Hotel Suites 220 California Ave. Spacious suites with full kitchen.Outdoor heated pool and garden patios. Internet access. Located by the Third Street Promenadeand the ocean. Quiet upscale area. Convenient parking. 800.77

at our doorstep, the sights of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles minutes away, we offer the perfect location. HIS Moc lm 310.451.0676 Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach 111 Broadway at Ocean Ave. In 1975 Joe’s Pizza opened in New York City. Now open in Santa Monica. Th