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Top neighborhoods in Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

Santa Monica's Downtown Santa Monica neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier.

Ocean Park

Popular with sunbathers, surfers, and volleyball players, Ocean Park beach offers a beachside path for joggers and bikers, while parks provide playgrounds and picnicking areas. Main Street hosts a weekly farmer's market and features boutiques and restaurants.

Pico

Santa Monica's Pico neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Santa Monica Place and Third Street Promenade.

Sunset Park

Santa Monica's Sunset Park neighborhood offers attractions including Museum of Flying.

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Beyond the iconic pier where a Ferris wheel spins above the Pacific, Santa Monica offers a perfect blend of beach culture and urban sophistication. Catch street performers along the Third Street Promenade before renting bikes for the oceanfront path to Venice Beach. The original Muscle Beach attracts fitness enthusiasts flexing in the California sun. Pacific Park delivers old-school amusement rides with unbeatable ocean views. After sunset, Ocean Avenue restaurants fill with diners savoring seafood with a side of people-watching. Palisades Park provides a peaceful clifftop escape where palm trees frame postcard-worthy coastal panoramas. For a cultural fix, the Annenberg Community Beach House combines history with public access to what was once a millionaire's playground.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Santa Monica?
You can discover great hotels in Santa Monica from CNY662 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel and SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Monica are a couple of low-cost options that are popular with our travelers. To find an affordable hotel in Santa Monica that meets all of your requirements, just apply filters on Hotels.com and sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Santa Monica hotels?
Discover great deals on Santa Monica hotel stays with Hotels.com. You can also look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season to find off-peak deals. And make sure to check out our last-minute deals on Santa Monica hotels.
Can I book Santa Monica hotels with free cancellation?
It's easy to book a refundable Santa Monica hotel on Hotels.com. Simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Most hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Santa Monica?
Some of the most popular luxury hotels in Santa Monica are The Huntley Hotel, Viceroy Santa Monica, and Fairmont Miramar Hotel. The Huntley Hotel is a luxury hotel with a high guest rating amongst our travelers, and it offers a hot tub, plus pillow menus and turndown service in the guestrooms. Viceroy Santa Monica and Fairmont Miramar Hotel are also popular luxury stays in great Santa Monica locations.
What are some of the best Santa Monica beach hotels?
For a beachy vacation in Santa Monica, Santa Monica Beach and Original Muscle Beach are some of the best places to visit. Stay at a well-reviewed Santa Monica beach hotel and enjoy your vacation. Check out Ocean View Hotel in Downtown Santa Monica if you're after a hotel that's near the water. With a coffee shop/cafe and limo/town car service, our travelers rate it highly at 8.8 out of 10. The Pierside Santa Monica is another great choice for a relaxing beach vacation in Downtown Santa Monica. Located near the beach, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant along with a variety of other amenities to enjoy, and our travelers rate it 8.8. If you're venturing to Downtown Santa Monica, Regent Santa Monica Beach is another ideal choice. Travelers love the beachfront setting plus the outdoor pool and hot tub, and it has a guest rating of 10.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica?
Our travelers' top pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica include:If you're traveling with your pup, visit local dog parks like Beverly Hills Dog Park, Bluff Creek Dog Park, and Airport Dog Park. You can also use the "Amenities" filter in your search on Hotels.com and check "Pet friendly" to discover more pet-friendly hotels in Santa Monica.
What are some of the best hotels in Santa Monica for couples?
Enjoy your couple's retreat with a stay at a top-rated Santa Monica romantic hotel. Our travelers love Regent Santa Monica Beach, a hotel in Downtown Santa Monica with a beach and an ocean-view restaurant. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is Casa Del Mar. This hotel can be found in Ocean Park with a beach and an ocean-view restaurant for a perfect stay. Use the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and select "Adults only" or "Romantic" to find even more hotels in Santa Monica for couples on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Santa Monica?
Some of the best Santa Monica hotels for kids include Regent Santa Monica Beach, The Huntley Hotel, and Shutters on the Beach. Regent Santa Monica Beach is a kid-friendly hotel in Downtown Santa Monica with a guest score of 10 out of 10, offering family-friendly amenities like a beach and an outdoor pool, plus free cribs in guestrooms. Check out The Huntley Hotel in Wilshire Montana with a guest score of 9.4. This popular hotel has a hot tub and an ocean-view restaurant, as well as free cribs in the guestrooms. Shutters on the Beach is another good option in Downtown Santa Monica with an outdoor pool and children's meals, plus free cribs in the guestrooms. Discover more kid-friendly hotels in Santa Monica by using the Hotels.com "Family friendly" filter in your search.
What are the top Santa Monica hotels with a pool?
Discover some of the best Santa Monica hotels with a pool for a little extra luxury on your trip. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica is a great hotel in Downtown Santa Monica with an outdoor pool and a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its free buffet breakfast and 24-hour gym. Regent Santa Monica Beach is a popular hotel in Downtown Santa Monica that features an outdoor pool along with a beach and a full-service spa. You can select "Pool" in the "Amenities" filter of your search on Hotels.com to find even more places to stay in Santa Monica with a pool.
What are some of the best Santa Monica hotels with free parking?
If you're driving, a great Santa Monica hotel with free parking is a bonus. Our travelers' favorites include:
What are the top Santa Monica boutique hotels?
Treat yourself to a stylish and luxurious boutique hotel in Santa Monica. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts is a popular hotel with our travelers, offering guests an outdoor pool and a full-service spa as well as climate-controlled guestrooms with 24-hour room service and in-room massages. You'll find it in Wilshire Montana, a great location. Another top-rated boutique property is Shore Hotel. Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this upscale property has a beach and an outdoor pool along with climate-controlled guestrooms with furnished balconies and rainfall showerheads.
What are some popular hotels in central Santa Monica?
For hotels in central Santa Monica, check out Shore Hotel and W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills. Travelers love Shore Hotel for its location, as well as the beach, outdoor pool and hot tub this hotel offers. W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills is another popular central hotel with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a poolside bar. Stay at one of these hotels for easy access to top sights like Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica Pier. Westchester and Westwood are some of the most central neighborhoods for your Santa Monica vacation.

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