Things to Do in Santa Monica

Santa Monica Beach is legendary across the world for its 3.5 miles of sandy coastline and more than 340 days of sunshine per year. Whether you’re in the mood for surfing or sunbathing, there’s a spot on the sand just waiting for you to stake your claim. Our hotel in Santa Monica Beach provides easy access to all of it.

• Santa Monica State Beach
• Will Rogers State Beach
• Sorrento Beach
• Venice Beach

One of California’s top Farmers Markets, this vibrant gathering draws local chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike. Sample fresh produce, artisanal goods, and organic offerings just minutes away.

The nearby Getty Center is considered one of the world’s premiere arts and culture destinations. See masterpieces of art in permanent collections, changing exhibitions, breathtaking views, and magnificent architecture. The center also offers lunch and dinner, indoors and out, and incredible gardens worth a stroll.

Bergamot Station is a historic train station transformed into a dynamic and lively arts complex, home to the Santa Monica Museum of Art. Get inspired at more than 33 galleries, nearly a dozen shops and a delicious café.

A quintessential California landmark, the Santa Monica Pier pairs old-school charm with new energy. Ride the solar-powered Ferris wheel, explore the arcade, or simply soak in the seaside scene.

To walk the Venice Beach Boardwalk is to experience one of Southern California’s true eccentricities. The 2.5-mile stretch of beachfront boardwalk attracts thousands of visitors and any number of performers and personalities daily. Some of the boardwalk’s must-see attractions include food vendors, boardwalk-side psychics, the burly men and women of “muscle beach,” and the street ball royalty of the famed Venice Beach basketball courts. Bring your sunglasses — along with your taste for adventure and the unique — and you’re guaranteed to find a good time at America’s most famous beachside strip.

The gateway to the beach and home to some of Southern California’s best sunset views, Palisades Park and Ocean Avenue provide a scenic place to pass the time in Santa Monica. Ocean Avenue is lined with luxury condos and high-end restaurants, offering a quintessential Santa Monica experience.  Perched atop ocean bluffs just steps from the hotel, this scenic park offers panoramic views of the Pacific, and serves as one of the city’s most popular biking, running and walking locations Arrive before dusk for a front-row seat to one of California’s most iconic sunsets.