Hotels near Santa Monica Visitor Center 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 Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. Splash some more cash at Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Place, and Montana Avenue.

If you like art, you might want to browse the collections at Fidelity Arts in Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and 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 want to see more of the art galleries in Santa Monica, Hammer Museum and Getty Center aren't far.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Camera Obscura— just one of the monuments in Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Downtown Santa Monica is home to Laemmle Theatres Monica Film Center, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Monica. Santa Monica has lots of other popular activities such as SoFi Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, and Dodger Stadium.

Downtown Santa Monica is home to Ocean Avenue, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and 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.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at City Garage Theatre in Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and 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 enjoy the show and want to see another, The Acting Studio at Edgemar isn't far.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Santa Monica Place in Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and 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.