Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide

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A lifeguard tower on a beach at sunset.
A busy pier with a Ferris wheel, a parking lot full of cars, and a beach in the background.
A busy urban street lined with palm trees and modern buildings, including a hotel and shops.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.
A pier with a Ferris wheel and a roller coaster at sunset.

Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions

A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a lifeguard tower, and mountains in the background.

Santa Monica Beach

9.0/10 (10,272 reviews)
Located just west of downtown Los Angeles, this iconic southern California beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, beachcombers and fitness enthusiasts.
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Things to do

Marina del Rey Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise

City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Bottomless Champagne Brunch Cruise

Rp1.836.075
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Bottomless Champagne Brunch Cruise
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City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise

Rp2.353.544
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Marina del Rey: Premier Dinner Cruise
Los Angeles Airport Same Day Luggage Services

Los Angeles Airport Same Day Luggage Services 1 Ticket for 2 Bags

Rp1.337.789
per traveller
Los Angeles Airport Same Day Luggage Services 1 Ticket for 2 Bags
Picture 1 for Activity Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Public Vault Tour

Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Entry & Vault Access

Rp905.505
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Entry & Vault Access
Los Angeles Beach Tour of Santa Monica & Venice

Los Angeles Beach Tour of Santa Monica & Venice

Rp3.018.509
per traveller
Los Angeles Beach Tour of Santa Monica & Venice
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

Rp1.571.768
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View Hotel

3 out of 5
1447 Ocean Ave Santa Monica CA
The price is Rp3.176.176 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.176.176
Rp4.402.271 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Ocean View Hotel
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
1707 4th St Santa Monica CA
The price is Rp4.670.952 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp4.670.952
Rp5.508.892 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is Rp2.161.731 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.161.731
Rp2.512.739 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,978 reviews)
"One night was not enough. The service and the quality of the rooms were wonderful. Thank you to the front desk for upgrading my room, it was just what I needed after a 14 hour flight into LA. Thank you Hilton."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is Rp2.856.784 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.856.784
Rp3.320.220 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is Rp3.906.342 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp3.906.342
Rp5.161.081 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,452 reviews)
"It used to be good and well kept. Not anymore. Our Room not very clean, we found hair in the bathroom and smells like someone smoke in the room:"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is Rp2.096.454 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.096.454
Rp2.952.069 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

Find the best Downtown Santa Monica areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling Las Vegas street with illuminated signs, palm trees, and historic architecture.

Hollywood

Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sunset Strip and Hollywood Palladium.

A city skyline with tall buildings and palm trees.

Downtown Los Angeles

Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.

A row of tall, ornate street lamps with white globes, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

A white church with a bell tower and arched windows.
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Westchester

You might enjoy the shopping while in Westchester. Lucky Strike Los Angeles is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to see more of the city.

A green sign with 'KOREATOWN' in white letters, a red lantern, and a traditional roof.

Koreatown

Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.

Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide