Guidebook for Santa Monica

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Guidebook for Santa Monica

Shopping

Outdoor shopping & dining area blocked off to cars. Close to the beach.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street Promenade
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Outdoor shopping & dining area blocked off to cars. Close to the beach.
The outdoor mall at the end of the 3rd Street Promenade, with upscale stores & dining. Restaurants offer outdoor seating, with fresh breezes coming off the ocean.
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Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place
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The outdoor mall at the end of the 3rd Street Promenade, with upscale stores & dining. Restaurants offer outdoor seating, with fresh breezes coming off the ocean.

Sightseeing

A busy pier right on the beach, fun for tourists, families , and couples. Boardwalk on the pier has a small amusement park, restaurants, vendors, live music, and beautiful views of the ocean. There is also a small playground on the beach below, and you can walk or ride bikes on the long stretch of coastline.
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Molo v Santa Monice
200 Santa Monica Pier
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A busy pier right on the beach, fun for tourists, families , and couples. Boardwalk on the pier has a small amusement park, restaurants, vendors, live music, and beautiful views of the ocean. There is also a small playground on the beach below, and you can walk or ride bikes on the long stretch of coastline.
The Venice Beach boardwalk is open-year round with street vendors and small shops & restaurants all along the coast. A more relaxed, hippie vibe among the locals. Weekends are very busy and parking is more difficult to find.
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Venice Boulevard
Venice Boulevard
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The Venice Beach boardwalk is open-year round with street vendors and small shops & restaurants all along the coast. A more relaxed, hippie vibe among the locals. Weekends are very busy and parking is more difficult to find.
Open to the public, the Venice canals are a group of waterways nestled among nice houses, behind the famous Venice Beach boardwalk. Walk the pathway to enjoy nice gardens and a more serene alternative to the busy vendors on the boulevard.
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Kanály v Benátkách
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Open to the public, the Venice canals are a group of waterways nestled among nice houses, behind the famous Venice Beach boardwalk. Walk the pathway to enjoy nice gardens and a more serene alternative to the busy vendors on the boulevard.
If you feel like going for a drive, the "PCH" takes you up along the California coastline, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Get on Hwy 1 at any point, and take it north to Malibu, stopping at any of the beaches along the way. (Disregard the map; you can get on from Ocean Ave or the 10 freeway.)
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Pacific Coast Highway
2186 CA-1
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If you feel like going for a drive, the "PCH" takes you up along the California coastline, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Get on Hwy 1 at any point, and take it north to Malibu, stopping at any of the beaches along the way. (Disregard the map; you can get on from Ocean Ave or the 10 freeway.)

Parks & Nature

A nature area in the Santa Monica mountains, with a nice hiking trail that leads to views of the ocean. Mild-to-moderate intensity, as it goes uphill.
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Státní park Topanga
20828 Entrada Rd
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A nature area in the Santa Monica mountains, with a nice hiking trail that leads to views of the ocean. Mild-to-moderate intensity, as it goes uphill.
Hiking trails, picnic spots, and a small waterfall area. Various trails to choose from- quiet hikes for couples, or easy hikes for kids & families. A mix of shade & sun in the Santa Monica mountains.
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Státní park Malibu Creek
1925 Las Virgenes Road
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Hiking trails, picnic spots, and a small waterfall area. Various trails to choose from- quiet hikes for couples, or easy hikes for kids & families. A mix of shade & sun in the Santa Monica mountains.
Located along Ocean Avenue, this is a long stretch of greenery with beautiful views of the ocean. Good for jogging, walking pets, or enjoying a sunset stroll.
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Palisades Park
Ocean Avenue
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Located along Ocean Avenue, this is a long stretch of greenery with beautiful views of the ocean. Good for jogging, walking pets, or enjoying a sunset stroll.

Essentials

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Walgreens
1932 Wilshire Blvd
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Walkable from the condo (just a couple blocks down, about 3-5 minutes).
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Co-opportunity
1525 Broadway
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Walkable from the condo (just a couple blocks down, about 3-5 minutes).
A nice, big grocery store with decent parking. About a 5-minute drive from the condo.
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Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield Blvd
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A nice, big grocery store with decent parking. About a 5-minute drive from the condo.
Gas station, only a couple minutes from the condo.
Chevron Santa Monica
1330 Santa Monica Blvd
Gas station, only a couple minutes from the condo.

Food Scene

Nice, big seafood restaurant close to the water. Trendy maritime decor and a nice bar. Good for families & couples.
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Water Grill
544 S Grand Ave
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Nice, big seafood restaurant close to the water. Trendy maritime decor and a nice bar. Good for families & couples.
Outdoor market of fresh local produce, every Sunday morning in Heritage Square
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Santa Monica Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
155-199 Arizona Ave
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Outdoor market of fresh local produce, every Sunday morning in Heritage Square
Local cafe within walking distance. Outdoor patio and affordable breakfast & lunch options.
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18th Street Coffee House
1677 Broadway
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Local cafe within walking distance. Outdoor patio and affordable breakfast & lunch options.
Casual, popular spot for burgers & beer.
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Stout Burgers and Beers
111 Santa Monica Blvd
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Casual, popular spot for burgers & beer.
Large, popular restaurant known for healthy food options. Good for families with kids, but also serves beer & wine.
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True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica Pl
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Large, popular restaurant known for healthy food options. Good for families with kids, but also serves beer & wine.

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular bar on the 3rd Street Promenade. Good if you're looking for a busy place with bustling nightlife. Can also walk around the promenade afterwards.
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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
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Popular bar on the 3rd Street Promenade. Good if you're looking for a busy place with bustling nightlife. Can also walk around the promenade afterwards.
Popular for cocktails & dimly-lit ambiance. Located off the 3rd Street Promenade.
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Copa d'Oro
217 Broadway
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Popular for cocktails & dimly-lit ambiance. Located off the 3rd Street Promenade.

Arts & Culture

A popular, modern-style museum located atop the 405 freeway, with a nice view of LA from the outdoor grassy area. Family-friendly.
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Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr
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A popular, modern-style museum located atop the 405 freeway, with a nice view of LA from the outdoor grassy area. Family-friendly.
Unlike the main Getty museum, the Villa is a recreation of an old Italian estate, and is located off the Pacific Coast Highway. It features outdoor gardens & indoor exhibits, and is quieter & less crowded. The drive up is nice, as it takes you along the coastline with beautiful views of the ocean.
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Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Unlike the main Getty museum, the Villa is a recreation of an old Italian estate, and is located off the Pacific Coast Highway. It features outdoor gardens & indoor exhibits, and is quieter & less crowded. The drive up is nice, as it takes you along the coastline with beautiful views of the ocean.