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Santa Monica / Westside, Los Angeles, CA

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Where historic Route 66 hits the bluffs overlooking the glistening Pacific Ocean sits the scenic city of Santa Monica that, along with much of LA’s Westside, has a relaxed and affluent vibe that starkly contrasts to the more hectic areas to the east.

By day there’s no shortage of outdoor activities, as the area’s wide, sandy beaches and adjacent bike paths are full of fitness-minded locals swimming, jogging, and playing volleyball. Tourists and families crowd the iconic Santa Monica pier and the popular weekly Farmers Market, while many of the city’s homeless laze along the grassy paths bordering Ocean Drive.

The shopping district centering around the Third Street Promenade bustles day and night with restaurants, fashionable stores, chill bars, a movie theater, and plenty of street performers to entertain the masses.

Much of Santa Monica’s nightlife caters to a preppier yuppie clientele that prefers more casual evenings of drinking and dining at the many seafront restaurants and hotel bars.

Those who want a livelier scene in this part of Los Angeles, however, will find a number of rowdy sports bars along Wilshire Boulevard that draw college students from nearby UCLA, as well as several “meat markets” on Main Street that fill up on weekends with a tipsier and flirtier crowd.

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O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant (Wilshire)

Brunch / Budget-friendly / Lunch

Reviewed by Gerard Nash G.

"So I would say that this pub is, more or less, just like any of your average pubs. The type of people that go are people who are in their early 20's, ..." more

2226 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Copa d'Oro

30s / 40s / 80s Music / 90s Music / DJ

Party Earth Review A unique lounge catering to local young professionals, the sleek and classy Copa d’Oro offers “market cocktails” – custom drinks for which the well-heeled patrons choose their own ingredients ... more

217 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Huckleberry

20s / 30s / 40s / All Ages / All Types

Reviewed by Kristen D.

"This place is absolutely amazing! Although it is a bit pricey, the food is amazing and all from local farmers. I stumbled upon this gem one day when l ..." more

1014 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

All Ages / All Types / Chill / Food

Reviewed by Kalina S.

"If you're looking for the sense of community that you can't quite find wandering through the smoggy maze of LA, look no further. On Sunday mornings, t ..." more

2640 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Volcano Tea House

20s / 30s / All Ages / Asian / Casual

Reviewed by Feli O.

"If you live in Westwood and don't mind paying a little extra for good boba, Volcano Tea House is the place for you! Volcano stays open pretty late, ..." more

2111 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Real Food Daily (Santa Monica)

American Restaurant / Brunch

Reviewed by Tricia M.

"I love healthy food, but not everyone does. I've definitely experienced some hits and misses with some of the dishes at RFD, but on average, it was de ..." more

514-516 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Joe's Pizza

All Types / Anything goes / Fun

Reviewed by Lauren G.

"My Take: This hole-in-the-wall pizzeria is located right by Santa Monica beach, so it's a great place to go after a relaxing day in the sun or walki ..." more

111 Broadway Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Barcopa

20s / 30s / 90s Music / Beer / Crowded

2810 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Earth Wind & Flour

20s / 30s / 40s / All Ages / All Types

Reviewed by Gerard Nash G.

"Don't let the restaurant's appearance fool you because this place serves really delicious food. I honestly thought I was walking into a shack when I e ..." more

2222 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Fat Sal's Deli

20s / American Restaurant / Deli

Reviewed by Leland F.

"Fat Sal's is a great place to eat if you're stoned, drunk, or just so insanely hungry that you need to eating something NOW GODDAMNIT! Located on the ..." more

972 Gayley Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Food

Breakfast / Brunch / Casual / Lunch

Reviewed by Sara G.

"My Take: Food on Pico in West Los Angeles is one of the best neighborhood restaurant-markets around. The staff is incredibly helpful, and the owner is ..." more

10571 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064

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Blue Stove

All Types / Beer & Wine Only

Reviewed by Tricia M.

"We went to Nordstrom's restaurant thinking it would be the typical Nordstrom's cafe, but instead we found Blue Stove. The setting is comfortable and u ..." more

Nordstrom, 3rd Floor
222 Broadway Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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