Downtown Santa Monica Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Monica
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Monica attractions
Activities
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Entry & Vault Access
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Deals
The Pierside Santa Monica
"No microwave. AC could have been better"
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Hotel Carmel
"El agua a la hora de bañarte de repente salía tan caliente que mi mamá y yo casi nos quemamos la espalda. Las habitaciones muy pequeñas para lo que cobran por noche y el baño muy pequeño para 3 personas o 4 en una habitación es todo un caos"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
"Parking"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Hotel Burbank
"Nice hotel. Expensive parking though."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
"Valet parking is ridiculously overpriced! Other than that, Hotel is nice and clean."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
"Too expensive!! Parking was horrendously expensive too. $30 for one-time entry/exit. $60 for multiple times. Elevator in parking garage did not function and they're weren't enough handicapped spaces. There was more reserved staff parking space than there were for handicapped persons."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica
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 Hollywood Palladium and Sunset Gower & Sunset Bronson Studios.
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Flower District 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.
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.
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.
Westwood
Museums, bars and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Westwood. Make a stop by UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame or Westwood Village while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
