Hotels near Main Street Santa Monica

If being by the water is a major draw, Original Muscle Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Santa Monica. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Santa Monica Beach located nearby.

California Heritage Museum is just one of the attractions in Ocean Park, Santa Monica so you might want to stop by during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Monica has to offer, head to Main Street Santa Monica, Original Muscle Beach, and Santa Monica Pier.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at The Acting Studio at Edgemar in Ocean Park. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, City Garage Theatre isn't far.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Jadis in Ocean Park. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Santa Monica, you can easily walk to California Heritage Museum.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Dorothy Green Park in Ocean Park. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pacific Street Dog Park and Mary Hotchkiss Park, both a short walk away.

Mary Hotchkiss Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Ocean Park. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Chiat-Day Building— just one of the monuments located 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from the center of Los Angeles. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

International Chess Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.