4:30 - 9:30PM
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica“The Santa Monica Pier feels like a lawless land. It's always a little crazy with hordes of people with selfie sticks, vendors selling all sorts of tourist stuff, rides that I have never been on, and of course a lovely view of the ocean. As a resident of the general area, I would never go here regularly but it is a quintessential place to see.”
Open 24 hours
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica“No microwave paid parking.Rooms: Nice and big. But first floor had no veiw.Nearby activities: BOARD WALKSafety: Paid parkingWalkability: Walk to beach 2 min walkFood & drinks: Didn't eat there. Had live music.”
8AM - 9PM
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica“The pool complex does not open until Memorial Day weekwnd, May 25th. Open daily June 26-Sept 2. A classic pool. Huge. Lots of lounge chairs and umbrellas. Very good changing rooms with devices to spin your wet cloths dry. There is NO depth less than abt 3 feet. Non-swimmers must be accompanied by adult. They have lots of swim vests.”
“OMG!!! My wife and I came here while on vacation and for something to do. We met Steve, a curator and possibly the director. He was marvelous. The Museum was fabulous. Just try it. Not spectacular, but would I bring my mom, brothers, and nieces? Yes, immediately. Try the flight simulator for $8, but it's entirely worth it.My video game adverse wife said, "Let's get this at home." That was enough said!”
Open 24 hours
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica“I used to be a regular at Shutters but then had a number of service mishaps that drove me to other properties in the area, most often the Fairmont. But I decided to give it another try. It's a famous property in Santa Monica on the beach, an amazing location, and a great place from which to enjoy the culture and sites of the area.I stayed in a lovely suite with a balcony and, although their material claimed it had a beach view, that was an exaggeration. It was actually a view of the parking lot and you could barely see the beach.Unfortunately, I once again had some service issues with the specifics of what was supposed to happen for a special event, which I had outlined in two-way electronic correspondence which they had confirmed. The manager apologized and was very diligent in trying to remedy the situation, so I will give them credit for that, though the communication error among their staff that caused this service mishap was a hotel management 101 mistake and not what I would expect from a true luxury brand.From the standpoint of a recommendation, I still recommend the property for its on site services and location. I do feel that they are committed to high quality service, but somehow I've been unlucky and am personally not motivated to try again. I've had no such issues in my last visits to the Fairmont Santa Monica, which I would recommend more highly.”
“Came here on a Friday night for a girls dinner with some friends. Food was excellent!! Loved everything we got. Drinks were also very good - I recommend the espresso martini but the wine I ordered was also fantastic. Service was not slow but definitely drawn out so I’d plan on taking your time which we were happy to do! Our server was wonderful. Overall great experience and would come back again.”
“Frankie is a good dude. Went in their looking like a 10th grader with a mop head, trusted his vision & he fixed me up with a perfect cut. His attention to detail is evident.”
12PM - 12AM
1920 Colorado Ave suite c, Santa Monica“Adrian is the best bartender. Knowledgeable and fun. Love the beers here! Take crowlers to go all the time. Having a great beer outside in beautiful Santa Monica can’t be beat.”
“Great service here, our bartender was a rockstar! Food is good, the striped bass is bomb.. burger not bad either. Would definitely come again, friendly neighborhood vibe.”