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Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Santa Monica to go with friends:

  • 9.2

    Tender Greens

    Salad Restaurant 201 Arizona Ave Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (161 tips):

    • Joshua V.
      Joshua Van Dyk: "Joshua Van Dyk thinks this is the best salad place in Santa Monica. The food is fantastic. I have been there several times and love it. The line can get a bit long but moves fast. 2 thumbs up!"
  • 9.2

    Kazunori

    Sushi Restaurant 120 Broadway Ste 104 Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (20 tips):

    • Elyse E.
      Elyse Estrada: "Get here early! 11:30 or 11:45 usually doesn’t have a wait. Order 4-5 hand rolls, you can always add more. The scallops and salmon are delicious!"
  • 9.4

    Santa Monica State Beach

    Beach 1432 Palisades Beach Rd Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (335 tips):

    • Kelley L.
      Kelley L.: "Quintessential Southern California. The bike path runs to Venice, and the scenery is beautiful. Close to shopping centers and good restaurants. Pier is very pretty at night too."
  • 9.4

    Cobi’s

    Thai Restaurant 2104 Main St Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (8 tips):

    • Joe D.
      Joe D: "Yeah, pretty hard to go wrong here. Hat tip to the Nasi Goreng with 🍤 and the beef short rib though 🎩"
  • 9.0

    Casa Del Mar Hotel

    Hotel 1910 Ocean Way Los Angeles, CA

    People also say (73 tips):

    • Hessa
      Hessa: "Wonderful hotel with a great beach location, the breakfast view was breathtaking, and the staff was an absolute delight, every time I interacted with them during my stay!"
  • 9.0

    La La Land Kind Cafe

    Coffee Shop 1426 Montana Ave Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (8 tips):

    • Ghyda
      Ghyda: "Classic avocado toast, lavender bloom latte and french toast latte all very yummmm😋"

People are talking about these places in Santa Monica:

  • 9.4

    Ocean View Park

    Park 2701 Barnard Way Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (8 tips):

    • Jari R.
      Jari Robberson: "So fun to just be here and seeing the ocean and hanging out with friends!"
    • Jon F.
      Jon Ferrara: "Great secret pocket park to watch the sunset."
  • 9.3

    Palisades Park

    Park Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (58 tips):

    • DAN C.
      DAN COX: "THE MOST BREATHTAKING VIEWS AT SUNSET! grab a seat and end your day with one of the worlds most beautiful sights! Even better if your sharing it with someone!"
    • Los Angeles
      Los Angeles: "Features some of the city’s most magnificent sunsets & ocean views. It’s one of the city’s oldest parks! A jogging and biking path runs along steep cliffs overlooking the Pacific."
  • 9.3

    South Santa Monica Beach

    Beach Off Ocean Front Santa Monica, CA

    People also say (29 tips):

    • Chris C.
      Chris Cookson: "a quintessential spot to visit in LA! If you can get ahold of a bike it is absolutely lovely to take the bike path down to Marina Del Ray and take in the breeze."
    • H. C.
      H. Colbert (@hrsch): "Want to cool down? Need a break from the beach? Walk over to Rita's (Main & Strand) for east coast/boardwalk-style custard & Italian ice. Your taste buds (and kids) will thank you."

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