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Guide to Santa Monica's best spots
Taco Plus is one of Guide to Santa Monica's best spots.

1. Taco Plus

8.0
1525 S Bundy Dr (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 24 tips and reviews

AdrienneAdrienne: Santa Monica's best kept secret IMO!!! This is as fresh as food gets... the pico is amazing! Try a quesadilla or chicken taco salad, it will ROCK your world!

The Counter is one of Guide to Santa Monica's best spots.

2. The Counter

8.0
2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 102 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 75 tips and reviews

AdrienneAdrienne: Really fun burger joint: customize every ingredient of your hamburger via a hand-marked order form-- be careful, the burgers are HUGE!!

Barney's Beanery is one of Guide to Santa Monica's best spots.

3. Barney's Beanery

7.6
1351 3rd Street Promenade (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 131 tips and reviews

AdrienneAdrienne: Everything you're craving- they have! From omlettes, to nachos, BBQ, to beer! There is a secret game room & bar area upstairs, tons of space without the crowd!

Third Street Promenade is one of Guide to Santa Monica's best spots.

4. Third Street Promenade

9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews

AdrienneAdrienne: One stop shopping! All the right stores! You'll find me here <3

Santa Monica State Beach is one of Guide to Santa Monica's best spots.

5. Santa Monica State Beach

9.5
1432 Palisades Beach Rd (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 335 tips and reviews

AdrienneAdrienne: This water is freezing, what the heck! Lots of bikers, bladers, walkers.

Santa Monica Farmers Market is one of Guide to Santa Monica's best spots.

6. Santa Monica Farmers Market

8.5
Arizona Ave (btwn 2nd & 4th St), Santa Monica, CA
Farmers Market · Downtown Santa Monica · 78 tips and reviews