Santa Monica, California City Guide

For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Santa Monica, California Travel Guide has been your connection to Santa Monica's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
 

Santa Monica Attractions


Bergamot Station
A gathering place for artists & art lovers, this warehouse complex features art galleries, unusual shops & the Santa Monica Museum of Art.


Angels Attic
The seven galleries and many display cabinets at Angels Attic provide an intense experience—one of delight and discovery.


Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is open 365 days a year, and admission is free.


Third Street Promenade
Drawing locals & world travelers alike, Downtown Santa Monica is a popular Southern California coastal destination, anchored by the world-famous Third Street Promenade.

 

Santa Monica City Guide


City Guide
An urban village by the sea offering great shopping, restaurants, museums, art galleries, world-class beaches, the Santa Monica Pier & unique local attractions.

 

Santa Monica Dining Guide


Dining
Santa Monica is a food lover’s paradise. Whether you’re into fast food or five-star dining, you’re sure to find something to suite your taste and budget.

 

Santa Monica Museums


Ruth Bachofner Gallery
Ruth Bachofner Gallery primarily represents emerging and mid-career abstract artists. The gallery has a strong reputation for exhibiting work in traditional media, mainly formal painting.


Santa Monica Museum of Art
Contemporary art exhibitions focus on new media from mostly Los Angeles artists.

 

Santa Monica Outdoor Recreation


Santa Monica Mountains
The Mountains rise above Los Angeles, widen to meet the curve of Santa Monica Bay & reach their highest peaks facing the ocean, forming a beautiful & multi-faceted landscape.

 

Santa Monica Travel / Tourism


Montana Avenue
Stroll tree-lined streets, browse, dine and shop in charming boutiques, restaurants and cafes, and get to know Santa Monica.


Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place anchors the world famous Third Street Promenade with 3 levels of exciting shops including Macy’s and Robinsons-May.



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