What is Downtown Santa Monica like?

Travelers to Santa Monica's Downtown Santa Monica neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Experience the best of Downtown Santa Monica with a visit to Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier during your trip.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Downtown Santa Monica?

Based on our traveler data, Ocean View Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Santa Monica. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach, and it offers a cafe and free WiFi.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Santa Monica area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Monica, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 57 Downtown Santa Monica hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Monica, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Santa Monica.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Monica?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Monica, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Santa Monica?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Monica, consider Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Farmers Market, and Santa Monica Place, and pick out the perfect souvenir. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier are some other places worth a visit. Venice Beach, City Garage Theatre, and Harvelle's are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Santa Monica. When you're sightseeing in Santa Monica, Fidelity Arts and Laemmle Theatres Monica Film Center are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Santa Monica and the greater Santa Monica area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Downtown Santa Monica Station is the closest metro station.

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Monica hotels

1. Ocean View Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

Kevin

₩368,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

2. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

Debra

₩352,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

Vanessa

₩341,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

4. Hotel Carmel

Downtown Santa Monica

Douglas

₩244,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

5. The Pierside Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

Vakhtang

₩479,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

6. The Eden

Downtown Santa Monica

Jess

₩480,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

7. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Downtown Santa Monica

Vanessa

₩420,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

8. Viceroy Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica

Richard

₩554,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

9. Shore Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

Jeffrey Michael

₩489,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

10. The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Downtown Santa Monica

Amy

₩618,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

11. Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Downtown Santa Monica

Dorise D

₩698,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

12. Sea Blue Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

William

₩293,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

13. Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Santa Monica

Claudia

₩847,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

14. Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Downtown Santa Monica

Hugh

₩373,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

15. Shutters on the Beach

Downtown Santa Monica

Charles

₩1,128,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

16. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

Downtown Santa Monica

kaito

₩179,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

17. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

12.1 km from Downtown Santa Monica

Michel

₩254,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

18. Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

12.6 km from Downtown Santa Monica

Amita

₩221,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

12.4 km from Downtown Santa Monica

NATALIA

₩200,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Mid-City, 2 km from Downtown Santa Monica

Morris

₩358,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Santa Monica

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Regent Santa Monica Beach by IHG	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 85 reviews	View
The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 413 reviews	View
Shutters on the Beach	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 793 reviews	View
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 960 reviews	View
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 948 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

Find the best Downtown Santa Monica areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A bustling Las Vegas street with illuminated signs, palm trees, and historic architecture.

Hollywood

Discover the heart of the U.S. film industry with nearby studios, stroll along the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, and visit landmarks like the Dolby Theatre and Hollywood sign. Shop at the Hollywood & Highland Center mall and easily navigate via the Metro Rail B Line.

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Downtown Los Angeles

DTLA's offers a wide variety of shopping options in its many neighborhoods, such as FIGat7th in the Financial District and Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo. Explore sights like Olvera Street and Grand Park, while easily accessing urban rail transit.

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Mid City

While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.

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Koreatown

Vibrant nightlife abounds in this commercially driven area, featuring Korean BBQ restaurants, karaoke bars, and a high concentration of nightclubs. Explore the Korean American National Museum, Korean Cultural Center, and enjoy convenient transport via B and D Line subways.

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Westchester

Westchester is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Westchester/Veterans Station or LAX/Metro Transit Center to explore sights like HHLA.

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Top Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the pool area and the free shuttles were very helpful!"

Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

8/10 Good

"Overall a great stay for visiting Universal Studios. Parking was close if expensive. Swimming pool is awesome. Our only complaints were on the 18th floor the AC took a LONG time to fully cool the room, and for some inexplicable reason our room with 2 queen beds sleeping four only had ONE towel hook in the bathroom. Views were fantastic. Would stay again. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant was overpriced for the options given, would recommend grabbing starbucks (open at 630am) or eating in the park if visiting."

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

10/10 Excellent

"Our 10-day stay at the Westin Bonaventure was great. It’s a beautiful hotel (lobby especially) and very comfortable. I can’t speak for others but we had peace and quiet the entire time, which for us was huge. We were very happy with our stay."

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Monica hotels

1. Ocean View Hotel

2. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

4. Hotel Carmel

5. The Pierside Santa Monica

6. The Eden

7. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

8. Viceroy Santa Monica

9. Shore Hotel

10. The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

11. Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

12. Sea Blue Hotel

13. Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

14. Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

15. Shutters on the Beach

16. HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

17. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

18. Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

19. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

20. Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

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