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Santa Monica, California
Beverly Hills - Hollywood - Long Beach - Los Angeles - Malibu - Pasadena - Venice Beach

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  • Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade Retail, dining and entertainment area in the heart of the city. Site lists shopping, dining, events, entertainment and local business information.
  • Pier Cam Live web cam from Santa Monica Pier which is updated every 10 minutes.
  • Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce - A private nonprofit, non-governmental association of business, industrial, professional and community organizations. We support the economic viability and health of our members, community and business interests
  • SantaMonicaJourney.com A virtual tour through the city.
  • WorldWeb Travel Guide: Santa Monica Tourism and travel guide with online hotel reservations, interactive maps and information about tours, attractions, restaurants, events, shopping, and weather.

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  • Channel Road Inn - Historic 1910 home, fully restored, with 14 rooms, each with private bath. Some rooms have ocean views, fireplaces or Jacuzzi tubs. Located one block from the beach with a 30-mile oceanside bike path.

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  • HI-Santa Monica - Wouldn't it be great to wake up two blocks from the beach and in a neighborhood of shops and cafes filled with interesting people from all walks of life? You'll be in the heart of Santa Monica and in the Los Angeles area's trendy Westside. The hostel features 260 beds on four floors with a member's kitchen, movie room, game room, computer center, library, laundry facilities and television room.

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  • Ambrose Hotel - Opened in may 2003 this 77 room uniquely crafted boutique hotel is nestled in a quiet upscale neighborhood of Santa Monica California.
  • Bayside Hotel - An oasis by the sandy beach, this small hotel features 45 well appointed rooms, some of them with quintessential ocean views.
  • Beach Suites Located near Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier. This Santa Monica hotel provides one bedroom suites and are steps to the sand and attractions.
  • Best Western Gateway - Enjoy convenient access to the Santa Monica Pier, beaches and the famous Third Street Promenade while staying at this full-service California hotel.
  • Best Western Ocean View Hotel Newly built hotel, only steps from the beach and pier.
  • Cal Mar Suites - We are located in a Santa Monica residential district. Two blocks from Palisades Park, and one block from the famous 3rd Street Promenade.
  • Carmel Hotel - The hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica at Second Street and Broadway in the Bayside Business District.
  • Casa Del Mar - It was the Roaring twenties, the Gold Coast Era of the opulent Santa Monica Beach Clubs - and one name dominated the social scene: Club Casa Del Mar.
  • Channel Road Inn - The Channel Road Inn provides the comfortable elegance of a turn of the century distinctive Santa Monica home and the timeless pleasure of a seashore retreat.
  • Comfort Inn - The Comfort Inn® Santa Monica is conveniently located on the famous Route 66 near the 405 Freeway.
  • Days Inn - Welcome to the Days Inn Santa Monica, CA. We offer our guests a beautifully constructed property near 3rd Street Promenade.
  • DoubleTree Guest Suites - The Doubletree Guest Suites in the heart of Santa Monica in sunny southern California is a full service, all-suite hotel located just off I-10.
  • Embassy Hotel Apartments Accommodation guide to newly-renovated rooms, guest amenities, and reservations.
  • Fairmont Miramar - The moment you arrive at the hotel you will notice the magical transformation that has taken place.
  • Georgian Hotel Built in 1933, the historic Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif., is known as a former celebrity hideaway during the days of early Hollywood.
  • Huntley Hotel - Huntley Santa Monica Beach, in Santa Monica, Calif., basks in the afterglow of a $15 million-dollar renovation that was completed in 2005.
  • Le Merigot Hotel The European-style Le Merigot hotel stands across the street from the beach in Santa Monica, Calif.
  • Loews Beach Hotel The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel occupies oceanfront real estate adjacent to Santa Monica Beach and two blocks from the Santa Monica Pier.
  • Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel Half block from Santa Monica Beach, and within walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier.
  • Ocean Park Inn Seven blocks from the beach. Includes local attractions, room amenities and reservation information.
  • Oceana Hotel - The Hotel Oceana Santa Monica. Colorful and stylish suites perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica's best neighborhood.
  • Shangri-La Hotel - The Hotel Shangri La Santa Monica is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, Calif.
  • Sheraton Delfina Located four blocks from the opalescent beaches and cobalt blue waters of Santa Monica, Cali.
  • Shutters On The Beach - Bathed in the cool coastal breezes of the Santa Monica, Calif., shoreline, Shutters on the Beach provides ocean views and beach cottage ambience.
  • Viceroy Hotel - Condé Nast Traveler has called the exclusive Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, "One of the Hippest New Hotels" and "One of the 50 Hottest Hotels in the World."

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  • Pacific Sands Motel - The perfect economy motel in Santa Monica, affordable & across the street from the beach and Pier- Only one block from Santa Monica Place Shopping Mall.
  • Travelodge - Located directly across the street from the Santa Monica Pier and beach, The Travelodge Santa Monica offers budget-minded travelers a scenic place to stay.

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  • Citrus Suites Corporate Housing Offers corporate housing in courtyard settings, in three Santa Monica locations. Photos, amenities and contact information.
  • HomeAway Los Angeles Rentals - Looking for Los Angeles rentals? Visit HomeAway.com for a wide selection of L.A. rentals to fit every budget. Search today!
  • Santa Monica Apartments And Rentals Residential rental locator service for apartments, homes and other rental units in Santa Monica and nearby areas.
  • Santa Monica Collection Apartment residences in the downtown area. Includes information about their neighborhood, floorplans and contact forms.
  • The Boardwalk on Montana A fully furnished luxury apartment complex. Includes apartment views, amenities, directions and contact.

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Aquariums

  • UCLA Ocean Discovery Center Marine science learning center and aquarium serving K-12 classes from schools in the greater Los Angeles area as well as the general public.

Art Galleries

  • ARTLA BGH Gallery, specializes in fine art, contemporary art, corporate art consulting and online art.
  • Patricia Faure Gallery Contemporary art gallery at Bergamot Station. Current, past and upcoming exhibitions, list of artists and location.
  • Track 16 Gallery Eclectic space that organizes exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and is devoted to creativity, collaboration and community.

Attractions

  • Calendar Live! - Santa Monica Pier Free concerts at the pier.
  • Playland Arcade General information for Arcade located on the Santa Monica Pier.
  • Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series - Calendar for free Thursday evening concerts during the summer.
  • Santa Monica Symphony Debuting in 1945, the SMS performs 4 free concerts each year in the greater Los Angeles area. Features a musician roster, concert schedule and archival materials.
  • Santa Monica Tennis Tennis programs for youths and adults, including private and group instruction.
  • Taste of Santa Monica September event offering samples from the chefs of Santa Monica's finest restaurants. Event is held on the Pier and sponsored by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.
  • Virtual Snow LA - Ski and snowboard training taught by world ski champion Bob Salerno. Includes information about their classes, events, staff and company.

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Limousines & Shuttles

Platinum Worldwide Limousine & Transporation Inc - A Full Service Limousine Company Serving Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside & San Bernadino Counties. Form Sedan Airport Service to Weddings, Birthdays Corporate Events, Night Outs, Birthdays Hollywood & La Tours. Super Stretch Limos, Party Buses, Hummers, Escalades, Sedans., Motor Coaches we cater to any and every event. Serving SNA John Wayne. LAX, Long Beach & Ontario Airports.

Museums

  • California Heritage Museum of Santa Monica A historic house on Main Street in Santa Monica, featuring exhibits of decorative arts and period furniture.
  • Museum of Flying Home of the original Donald Douglas Museum now houses flying World War 2 fighter aircraft.
  • Santa Monica Museum of Art Contemporary art museum, located in the Bergamot Station Arts Center. Exhibitions by emerging and established international artists.

Public Transportation

  • Big Blue Bus - Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines, provides bus service to the westside of the Los Angeles basin.
  • MTA.net - Official website of the Los Angeles county public transportation system.

Restaurants & Bars

  • Club Tempo A gay Latin men's club. Includes passes to the club, monthly events, personal ads, store, employment and adult services.
  • Dhaba Restaurant Indian food with a California edge. located 2 blocks from the beach in Santa Monica.
  • Fatburger Headquarters of dining food chain; provides franchise information, food information, and area locations.
  • Gotham Hall High-end billiards club and dance to renowned DJ or relax on down sofas in the Moroccan style Martini lounge and club.
  • JiRaffe Restaurant California and country style French cooking. Includes profile of chef and owner Raphael Lunetta, lunch and dinner menus, wine list, and links to reviews.
  • Josie Restaurant Reviews, map, menu, and ability to make reservations for restaurant that features American cooking with French and Italian influences.
  • La Vecchia Cucina Italian Restaurant A neighborhood restaurant and bar featuring classic northern Italian dishes. Includes menu and special events.
  • Le Petit Cafe - Offers French Provencal cuisine. Site includes video tour, menu, and map.
  • Melisse Restaurant Traditional French cuisine. Lists lunch, dinner, and carte blanche menus, wine list, and private party information.
  • Siam Place Thai cuisine in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Tew Janlekha Thai cuisine. Home style cooking. Original Thai food.
  • Tew Thai cuisine - Thai home style cooking.
  • The Lobster Reservation information, menu, catering information, and virtual tours of Seafood restaurant located at the top of the Santa Monica Pier.
  • Ye Olde Kings Head Online shop, menu for their restaurant, history of the business, and a special events calendar.

Surfing Lessons

  • Blue Rider Surf Provides surf lessons for locals and visitors. Includes information about their lessons, staff, shopping and local lodging.
  • Learn To Surf LA - Experience for yourself the exhilaration of riding a wave with one of our professional surf lessons, provided year round in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Malibu, Zuma, Manhattan and El Porto. We've instructed thousands of people of all ages how to surf in just one surf lesson. Our technique has proven itself time and time again--Everybody gets up on their very first surfing lesson! Our boards are top notch foam beginner's boards, and our full length wetsuits will keep you warm and comfortable in the water, even in mid winter.

Taxi Services

Theater Performances

  • City Garage  - Show and membership information for private theatre group.
  • Highways Performance Space and Galleries Venue for alternative art. Presenting fierce, socially-conscious performance and visual art for over a decade.
  • Loose Cannons A smaller theatre company operating at the Comedy Underground, close to The Promenade specializing in comedy plays with an edge.
  • Santa Monica Playhouse Calendar of theatre events, information on workshops for adults and children, birthday parties, and rentals.

Travel Agents

  • Avaunt Travel A travel agency offering airline flights, cruises, custom itineraries, hotel accommodations, resorts and car rentals.

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