Hotels in Santa Monica

When you can't wait to soak up some sun, head to Santa Monica Beach – one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Santa Monica. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Original Muscle Beach located nearby.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Santa Monica Pier, a popular place for shoppers in Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Santa Monica Place, Third Street Promenade and Main Street Santa Monica.

If you'd like to get a taste of Santa Monica student life, check out Santa Monica College in Sunset Park. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. Splash some more cash at Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Place and Montana Avenue.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Santa Monica Place in Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade and Main Street Santa Monica.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Pacific Park, located 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from central Santa Monica. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is artistic and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Pacific Park, you'll love Heal the Bay Aquarium, just a short walk away.

If being by the water is a major draw, Original Muscle Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Santa Monica. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Santa Monica Beach located nearby.

Downtown Santa Monica is home to Ocean Avenue, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Monica? Hotels.com travellers also say the area is artistic and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Ocean Avenue, you'll love Heal the Bay Aquarium and OnRope Consulting, both a short walk away.