Local Attractions

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Our Location and Attractions

Welcome to Santa Monica, where the sun is shining and everyone can feel at home. Our hotel is centrally located to many of the popular attractions and events that take place in Santa Monica. You will find a little more than 8 square walkable miles when visiting our glowing city. Thanks to southern California’s year-round beach weather, a day at Santa Monica State Beach , Santa Monica Pier, and Third Street Promenade is a must for every guest. Once you’ve had enough sun and sand, the possibilities are endless. The city and its attractions are as diverse as the people that call it home. Immerse yourself in the Los Angeles nightlife with live entertainment, dining, and nightclubs. During the day, you can experience incredible works of art at the Getty Villa in Malibu or take a hike through the Santa Monica mountains for incredible nature views. Other popular destinations for guests include Disneyland, Hollywood, Downtown LA, and Beverly Hills. SureStay - Santa Monica is located close to the Santa Monica Freeway, so you can quickly be on your way to your next destination. For more ideas, discover our recommended points of interest and restaurants below. Please check the provided websites for up-to-date information on hours of operation, guidelines, etc.

Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier is one of Southern California’s most recognizable coastal landmarks, offering ocean views, dining, games, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions like Pacific Park’s rides and the Pacific Wheel. Originally opened in 1909, the pier blends historic Santa Monica charm with classic beachside fun, making it a must-visit stop for guests exploring the area.

200 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 917-1540

SureStay Santa Monica Staycation Passport Partners!

Posture Lab LA

Posture Lab LA is a Santa Monica posture correction and structural therapy studio focused on helping guests improve alignment, mobility, and chronic pain through posture therapy, fascia release, corrective movement, and recovery services. Their approach blends structural assessment, neuromuscular retraining, movement re-education, and restorative therapies such as sauna and cold plunge.

3303 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA  90405
Phone: (310) 231-8866

Intuition Skate Shop

Intuition Skate Shop is a specialty skate shop offering inline skates, roller skates, parts, apparel, safety gear, and accessories for skaters of all levels. The shop has been serving the skating community since 2000 and carries a wide selection of brands, sizes, and in-store pickup options at its Santa Monica location.

3303 Pico Blvd. Ste B, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 334-9987

In2Deep Scuba Diving

In2Deep Diving is a Santa Monica dive shop offering scuba and snorkeling equipment, rentals, certification courses, dive trips, gear service, and professional instruction for recreational through advanced divers. The shop describes itself as the only scuba diving shop in Santa Monica and serves as a local hub for Southern California diving, including Catalina Island, Channel Islands, and international dive travel.

3103 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (424) 744-8344

Virtual Snow L.A.

Virtual Snow L.A. offers indoor ski and snowboard training designed to help guests build confidence, improve technique, and prepare before hitting the mountain. With one-on-one coaching, video curriculum, and simulator-based training, it is a convenient way for beginners and experienced riders to sharpen their skills year-round.

3105 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA  90405
Phone: (310) 264-4800

Blue Republic Crossfit

Blue Republic CrossFit is a Santa Monica fitness studio offering CrossFit, functional bodybuilding, HIIT-style training, personal coaching, and programs for a range of fitness levels. The gym emphasizes supportive community, tailored coaching, and varied workouts designed to build strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

3328 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (323) 377-4834

World Famous McCabe's Guitar Shop

McCabe’s Guitar Shop is a Santa Monica music landmark that has operated since 1958 as a musical instrument store, repair shop, music school, and intimate concert venue. Visitors can browse guitars, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, and other stringed instruments, take lessons, or experience live music in its well-known 150-seat listening room.

3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 828-4497

Attractions You Can't Miss

Other Points of Interest

 

Morgan-Wixon Theatre (SureStay Santa Monica StayCation Partner)
Morgan-Wixson Theatre has been entertaining audiences for 80 years and presents five main-stage and five youth productions each year. Visit www.morgan-wixson.org for show schedules. 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA  90405
Present your SureStay Room Key and your StayCation Passport and receive 25% off any show.

CoTo Imports Tote Bags (SureStay Santa Monica StayCation Partner)
3018 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA  90405
www.CotoImports.com  Present your SureStay Room Key and your StayCation Passport and receive 10% off any in-store purchase

Pacific Amusement Park (Santa Monica Pier)
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 260-8744

Santa Monica State Beach 
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 458-8300

Third Street Promenade
1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-8355

Bergamont Station Art Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 453-7535
Website: www.bergamotstation.com

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-6149
Website: www.healthebay.org/santa-monica-pier-aquarium

Museum of Flying
3100 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 398-2500
Website: www.museumofflying.org

Santa Monica Museum of Art
Building G1, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 586-6488
Website: https://smmoa.org

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8551
Website: www.smgov.net/departments/ccs/civicauditorium

Santa Monica Main Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA
(310) 458-8600
Website: www.smpl.org

Santa Monica History Museum
1350 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-2290
Website: www.santamonicahistory.org

Santa Monica City Hall and Courthouse
1685 Main St #102, Santa Monica, CA
(310) 458-8211
Website: www.lacourt.org/courthouse/info/SM

Santa Monica Place (Shopping and Dining)
395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 260-8333
Website www.santamonicaplace.com

Santa Monica Municipal Airport
3233 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 458-8591
Website: www.smgov.net

Santa Monica Farmers Market ( Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday)
Wednesday- Arizona Avenue (Between 4th and Ocean Ave) 
8:30 am -1:30 pm
Saturday Downtown-Arizona Avenue (Between 4th and 2nd Street) 
8:30am-1:30 pm
Saturday Pico 2200 Virginia Avenue (Pico Blvd at Cloverfield Boulevard)
8:00 am-1:00 pm
Sunday Main Street (Heritage Square) 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Website: www.smgov.net
(between 4th & Ocean)
8:30am - 1:30pmArizona Avenue
Venice Beach
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

Muscle beach
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
(310) 399-2775

Malibu Beach
23000 block of PCH, Malibu, CA

Getty Villa Malibu (Greek and Roman Artifacts)
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 440-7300 
Website: www.getty.edu/visit/villa

Getty Center Museum
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300
Website: www.getty.edu
 
Saddle Peak Trail Malibu
Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains

UCLA University of California of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-4321
Website: www.ucla.edu

Santa Monica College
1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 434-4000
Website: www.smc.edu

Beverly Hills (Rodeo Drive)
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. 35332
Website: www.rodeodrive-bh.com