Suggestions for Community and Government near Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Clean Bay R. • October 8, 2012Bay Cities is a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at

Travel + Leisure • September 21, 2012A boisterous gastropub in Santa Monica that focuses on farm-to-table vegetable dishes. Try the wood roasted peas with mint, charcuterie, and plates of rib-sticking braised lamb belly.

Chris P. • July 28, 2015Miss Mary Bowman made our experience special with her care and attention to detail. Building a legacy #THESTYLEGUYDE

Sirinya T. • August 14, 2011They talk a lot about environmental and social justice issues here.

B.J. E. • May 19, 2016A great hotel to stay in. The Santa Monica pier is only a 10 min walk away and the food in the hotel is great. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. Hope to be back soon!

Alec M. • February 22, 2015HUGE store, two levels with men's and women's on both. Go upstairs for clearance. 

MERZ • September 10, 2022Such a nice hotel, modern and updated. Beautifully designed rooms. Pet friendly. Awesome pool and hot tub area. Feels more like a 5 star hotel.

Britt M. • July 15, 2013Great place to rent a bike! $7/hour and they prorate it if you come back before an hour mark. Quality bikes and so convenient, right under the pier. I always rent from Sea Mist.

Joseph C. • July 23, 2015Benny's food is Awesome! Especially their Tacos & Horchata! I usually get Portabello Mushroom & Al Pastor. The Only difference between this one and Westchester is that the Guacamole here, comes OTS.

eric b. • December 21, 2020Beautiful new venue with great seating, cool programming and ample parking.

Clayton B. • February 1, 2023Good food. Beer. Location. A nice little place!

Clean Bay R. • October 8, 2012Ocean & Vine a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at

Lawrence G. • February 28, 2012Chai tea latte iceblended is the way to go.

kim h. • September 21, 2011i hesitate to share, in case they run out when i go...but she makes amazing soups and pastries. love, love, love amelia, ralph, and gianni. they always make me feel at home.

Ruby E. • November 11, 2015Very nice atmosphere and overall clean place. Staff are friendly and well skilled. Prices are cheaper than other salons. I've been going to Nail Elite over 2 years now and always satisfied.

Veronica C. • July 14, 2018Donut heaven! Try the Samoa Girl Scout cookie donut, red velvet bacon bits donut or the sprinkle cake donut. Every type of donut you can think of! Open 24 hours! In business for 35 years!

Ricardo S. • January 14, 2017This place is just amazing. Excellent service, delicious food, and very nice interior decor and terrace. Don't miss the pork meatballs, they're superb.

Alex S. • September 9, 2012Great place to swim and get some sun if you can avoid the crowds. Get there early.

Babette C. • October 23, 2013Ron Burgundy's Scotchy Scotch Scotch has butterscotch ice cream, swirl and crystals, so it's truly the trifecta of scotch.

Óscar • January 6, 2013Larger assortment at the South Bay Galleria store.