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Here are some popular tips in Downtown Santa Monica. Select a taste to see more:

Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Downtown Santa Monica to go with friends:

  • 8.9

    Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

    Beer Garden 1615 Ocean Front Walk Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (58 tips):

    • Frosty
      Frosty: "Added in September of ‘17, the back patio has a fresh brewed strait from the brewery tap of Bud Light. It’s the best tasting tap beer I’ve had outside of the beer during a brewery tour."
  • 9.1

    Tender Greens

    Salad Restaurant 201 Arizona Ave Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (162 tips):

    • Joshua V.
      Joshua Van Dyk: "Joshua Van Dyk thinks this is the best salad place in Santa Monica. The food is fantastic. I have been there several times and love it. The line can get a bit long but moves fast. 2 thumbs up!"
  • 9.2

    Kazunori

    Sushi Restaurant 120 Broadway Ste 104 Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (20 tips):

    • Elyse E.
      Elyse Estrada: "Get here early! 11:30 or 11:45 usually doesn’t have a wait. Order 4-5 hand rolls, you can always add more. The scallops and salmon are delicious!"
  • 9.5

    Santa Monica State Beach

    Beach 1432 Palisades Beach Rd Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (335 tips):

    • Kelley L.
      Kelley L.: "Quintessential Southern California. The bike path runs to Venice, and the scenery is beautiful. Close to shopping centers and good restaurants. Pier is very pretty at night too."
  • 8.8

    Rapha Los Angeles

    Coffee Shop 1347 4th St Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (2 tips):

    • Terence L.
      Terence Lau: "One of the nicest Rapha shops I’ve been to globally"
  • 9.2

    SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

    Sushi Restaurant 1345 2nd St Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (180 tips):

    • Ranu R.
      Ranu Rajkarnikar: "Worth the wait. Put your name down and go get a few drinks at The Misfit around the corner. Get the Trust Me or Trust Me Nozawa. Blue crab roll, scallop, red snapper and sweet shrimp are all amazing."

People are talking about these places in Downtown Santa Monica:

  • 8.9

    Burke Williams Spa

    Spa 1358 4th St Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (19 tips):

    • Michelle T.
      Michelle Tesoro: "Arrive at least an hour before your appt so u can enjoy the jacuzzi, sauna, and steam rooms. The Solarium is a gr8 place to read, the quiet room is the perfect place for a nap."
    • Gwen P.
      Gwen P.: "Book Drea for great facials and excellent advice w/o an upsell of the house products. Ask for samples of the recommended products so u can try before u buy."
  • 8.9

    Sweetgreen

    Salad Restaurant 1343 4th St Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (23 tips):

    • PureWow
      PureWow: "Their lime-cilantro-jalapeño and pesto dressings don’t contain any added sugars, and bowls are made to order. You can get your entire favorite non-dairy, legumeless ingredients mixed on the spot."
    • Joshua V.
      Joshua Van Dyk: "I love the salads here. Best spot in Santa Monica for tasty salads. Worth checking out for sure!"
  • 8.9

    Blue Plate Oysterette

    Seafood Restaurant 1355 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (150 tips):

    • g o.
      g oconnor: "Well, as one of the three restaurants in Los Angeles that sells Whole Belly, fried Ipswich Clams! They have another New England favorite: The Lobster Roll. Both are excellent! Oyster selection superb!"
    • Sabina B.
      Sabina B.: "Sit outside and ask your waiter to put together a sampler of oysters to amuse your bouche. Don't fill up on appeteasers though - save room for the lobster roll, your taste buds will heart you for it."

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