Guidebook for Santa Monica

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Guidebook for Santa Monica

Food Scene

Creative mix of northern & southern Italian cuisine. It’s upscale even though it’s located next to a dry cleaners! True and authentic Italian food.
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Locanda Portofino
1110 Montana Ave
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Creative mix of northern & southern Italian cuisine. It’s upscale even though it’s located next to a dry cleaners! True and authentic Italian food.
American-Italian in a causal setting. More American than Italian, but they offer fresh meals and are reasonably priced. Get the garlic knot bread (unless you’re on a date).
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Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire Blvd
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American-Italian in a causal setting. More American than Italian, but they offer fresh meals and are reasonably priced. Get the garlic knot bread (unless you’re on a date).
Solid tapas offered along Main Street. Some of the best Spanish cuisine from a chef that has put his own twist on classics.
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Manchego
2518 Main St
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Solid tapas offered along Main Street. Some of the best Spanish cuisine from a chef that has put his own twist on classics.
Dimly lit restaurant with some of the best Mexican in Santa Monica. My favorites are the Savanitas plate, carnitas and chile relleno.
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Lares
2909 Pico Blvd
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Dimly lit restaurant with some of the best Mexican in Santa Monica. My favorites are the Savanitas plate, carnitas and chile relleno.
Solid Mexican fare at a more than reasonable price. Taco Tuesday is great.
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Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant
2526 Pico Blvd
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Solid Mexican fare at a more than reasonable price. Taco Tuesday is great.
Located along Ocean Avenue with a great view, you can enjoy oysters and other seafood options. The bread is also amazing!
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Water Grill
544 S Grand Ave
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Located along Ocean Avenue with a great view, you can enjoy oysters and other seafood options. The bread is also amazing!
Trust Me, you won’t be disappointed. Their sushi is butter in your mouth. Unless you go early, plan to wait.
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SUGARFISH
1345 2nd St
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Trust Me, you won’t be disappointed. Their sushi is butter in your mouth. Unless you go early, plan to wait.
Formerly known as Houston’s. I know it’s a chain, but the food and atmosphere are great. Get the ribs or even the burger. It’s a great option that’s located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica.
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Hillstone
202 Wilshire Blvd
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Formerly known as Houston’s. I know it’s a chain, but the food and atmosphere are great. Get the ribs or even the burger. It’s a great option that’s located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica.
On Main street. Get a flight of beer and some pub grub. Bar hop to other spots on Main.
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Ashland Hill
2807 Main St
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On Main street. Get a flight of beer and some pub grub. Bar hop to other spots on Main.
Unique and tasty burgers, but no modifications.
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Father's Office
1018 Montana Ave
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Unique and tasty burgers, but no modifications.
Get the truffle fries with your burger!
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Umami Burger Santa Monica
525 Broadway
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Get the truffle fries with your burger!
Cool setting. Get a beer with your burger.
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Pono Burger
829 Broadway
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Cool setting. Get a beer with your burger.
Located in the Fairmont Hotel, FIG offers a great happy hour from 5-6pm daily. It's a happening scene, so you'll probably have to wait for a seat, but it's worth it.
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FIG
101 Wilshire Blvd
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Located in the Fairmont Hotel, FIG offers a great happy hour from 5-6pm daily. It's a happening scene, so you'll probably have to wait for a seat, but it's worth it.

Drinks & Nightlife

Trendy spot located at the Fairmont Hotel. Pretty unique spot where you’ll find people in suits, board shorts, bikinis, jeans…it’s quite the scene.
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The Bungalow
101 Wilshire Blvd
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Trendy spot located at the Fairmont Hotel. Pretty unique spot where you’ll find people in suits, board shorts, bikinis, jeans…it’s quite the scene.
Good cocktails in downtown SM.
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
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Good cocktails in downtown SM.

Sightseeing

The iconic pier. Make it part of your day sightseeing day in downtown SM.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
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The iconic pier. Make it part of your day sightseeing day in downtown SM.
Outdoor shopping and dining. Great atmosphere and vibes. Walk around and enjoy it all. The south end has a three story mall with additional food and shopping options.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
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Outdoor shopping and dining. Great atmosphere and vibes. Walk around and enjoy it all. The south end has a three story mall with additional food and shopping options.