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SHOPPING ACCOMMODATIONS The Ambrose • 1255 20th St. @ Arizona • Award-winning DINING DINING Welcome to Santa Monica! adidas • 1231 Third St. Promenade • The largest assortment of sport products and a resource for consumers to learn about sports and the equipment, apparel and footwear needed to perform best. www.adidas.com/santamonica 310.393.0638 ✺ The Art Institute of California–LA • 2900 31st St. • Offering Light House Buffet • 201 Arizona Ave. • One of Food Network’s Craftsman-style boutique hotel offering affordable luxury with a tranquil ambience. Complimentary organic continental breakfast/parking/Wi-Fi. Partner member Green Hotel Association. From $199. www.ambrosehotel.com 310.315.1555 ❍ Associate and Bachelor degree programs in the visual and culinary arts. Bistro 31 Restaurant is run by the Culinary Department and features gourmet dining at a fraction of the cost. www.aicala.artinstitutes.edu 310.752.4700 ❍ “Top 5 Bodacious Buffets in the Nation,” Light House serves authentic “All You Can Eat” sushi and Japanese cuisine. Open every day. www.lighthousebuffet.com 310.451.2076 Bayside Hotel • 2001 Ocean Ave. • Small hotel by the sandy beach. Antiqua • Santa Monica Place • Handmade with gems, pearls, silver and Bangkok West Thai • 606 Santa Monica Blvd. • Bangkok West is the The Lobster • 1602 Ocean Ave. • Serving award-winning classic Ocean-view rooms and balconies. Internet access. Steps to Main Street, the Pier and the boardwalk. Free parking. Reasonable rates. 800.525.4447 www.baysidehotel.com 310.396.6000 ▲ gold. Produced in Los Angeles. Antiques and reproductions. Unique souvenirs from Santa Monica and Los Angeles. Gifts for home and office. www.antiquajewelry.com 310.899.6771 ✺ new trendy Thai restaurant that you do not want to miss! In a stunning décor, our Thai service is guaranteed to satisfy. Thai Fusion & traditional prepared with the freshest ingredients. www.bangkokwestthaicuisine.com 310.395.9658 ✺ American seafood specializing in live Maine lobster. A panoramic 180º view of the Pacific Ocean showcasing some of the most spectacular sunsets in So. California. www.thelobster.com 310.458.9294 ✺ ✺ santa monica We have four official Visitor Information Centers conveniently located throughout Santa Monica, open daily. Friendly and knowledgeable staff provide a range of personalized services including: ● Instant accommodations and dining reservations ● Information on attractions, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and the arts Best Western Gateway Hotel • 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. • An ● Santa Monica Maps award-winning boutique full-service hotel, completely non-smoking. Just renovated in 2006. Free parking, Wi-Fi, shuttle to beach and Promenade. Business center, fitness room, IHOP restaurant. www.gatewayhotel.com 310.829.9100 ❍ Downtown & Third Street Promenade Shopping • Shop Third Street Promenade for familiar brand name retailers, as well as independent stores, unique boutiques and vintage clothiers. www.thirdstreetpromenade.com 310.393.8355 ✺ Barney’s Beanery • 1351 Third St. Promenade • Barney’s Beanery is your center for sports with 100 TVs, casual dining and a fun ambiance. We offer a large patio, happy hour Mon–Fri and late-night dining. www.barneysbeanery.com 310.656.5777 ✺ Locanda del Lago • 231 Arizona Ave. • Mingle with celebrities, locals and travelers while enjoying exceptional cuisine of North Italy’s Lake Como area. Great sidewalk patio. “Don’t miss the Ossobuco alla Milanese.”—GOURMET MAGAZINE www.LagoSantaMonica.com 310.451.3525 ✺ Cal Mar Hotel Suites • 220 California Ave. • Spacious suites with full DXC Store • 413 Santa Monica Blvd. • The largest assortment of Downtown & Third Street Promenade Dining • A great choice ● Santa Monica gifts & souvenirs kitchen. Outdoor heated pool and garden patios. Internet access. Located by the Third Street Promenade and the Ocean. Quite upscale area. Convenient parking. 310.395.5555 ✺ 800.776.6007. www.calmarhotel.com headphones in town, from casual to professional listening. Hi-Fi Speakers, iPod accessories and laptop bags. Demos available for most everything in store. www.dxcstore.com 310.394.5250 of cafés and restaurants. Dine alfresco on the Third Street Promenade or discover delicious culinary treats throughout 30-blocks of Downtown Santa Monica. www.thirdstreetpromenade.com 310.393.8355 ✺ Main Street • A World Away from the Ordinary, a Block Away from the Beach. • This historic shopping & dining district has an Americana feel, rustic charm, boutiques; elegant, casual and outdoor dining, salons, furniture shops, and lively nightlife. www.mainstreetsm.com 310.899.9555 ▲ ● Southern California attraction tickets ● Sightseeing and walking-tour information ● Special-event schedules 2008 ● Detailed public transportation information ● Big Blue Bus fare cards ✺ ● Bus loading zone 1207 ● Three internet stations in addition to wireless access (Main Street location only) ● Language line (Main Street location only) Comfort Inn • 2815 Santa Monica Blvd. • Affordable rooms. Free continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspapers, free guest parking, free cable/satellite TV, and a large outdoor heated pool. www.comfortinnsantamonica.com 310.828.5517 ❍ Farthingales L.A. • 3306 Pico Blvd. • All about corsets. Off the rack Victorian corsets, fashion corsets, bridal corsets and corset making supplies, patterns and books! A shop like no other. www.FarthingalesLA.com 310.392.1787 ❋ Days Inn Santa Monica • 3007 Santa Monica Blvd. • Leona Edmiston Montana • 1007 Montana Ave. • Timeless, Complimentary continental breakfast and free parking. Free Wi-Fi. Hotel with fresh, clean rooms. Sauna available. Beverly Hills and UCLA in close proximity. 800.591.5995 www.smdaysinn.com 310.829.6333 ❍ elegant, chic and sassy dresses for every occasion by Australia’s hottest dress designer. Open 7 days. www.leonaedmiston.com 1.877.7FROCKS DoubleTree Guest Suites • 1707 4th St. • Santa Monica’s only Lorin • 1354 Third St. Promenade • The newest footwear provider on the Promenade, has an extensive selection of Merrell Performance Footwear. Men, Women or Kids; Hiking, Trail Running or Waterfront Casual, Lorin has the Merrell styles you crave. 310.394.3850 Benihana Restaurant • 1447 4th St. • Your own chef sizzles steak, chicken and seafood right before your eyes. Relax and enjoy “eatertainment” at your table. Open daily for lunch and dinner, upstairs lounge, valet parking nightly. www.benihana.com 310.260.1423 ✺ Ma’kai Restaurant & Lounge • Broadway & Ocean • Innovative Pacific Rim fusion tapas, prime center cut steaks, and fresh seafood. Featuring patio dining, HDTV Plasma screens and a lush, tropical lounge on Ocean Avenue. www.makailounge.com 310.434.1511 ✺ Big Dean’s Cafe • 1615 Ocean Front • On the beach where the “locals” Mariasol • 401 Santa Monica Pier • A picturesque and tasty Mexican VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER, 1920 Main St., Ste. B, Santa Monica, CA 90405 official visitors map VISITOR INFORMATION KIOSK, 1400 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 VISITOR INFORMATION CART, Third St. Promenade (1300 block), Santa Monica, CA 90401 premier, upscale, full-service, all-suite hotel combines amenities for both business and leisure travelers with large rooms and exquisite architecture. 800.222.8733 www.santamonicasuites.doubletree.com 310.395.3332 ✺ Bizou Gardens • 2450 Colorado Ave. in the Water Garden Complex • Enjoy fine California-French cuisine while overlooking the gardens. Open for ✺ dinner nightly, lunch weekdays and brunch Sunday. Valet and self parking on site. www.bizougarden.com 310.582.8203 ❍ For more information please contact us: 310.393.7593; 800.544.5319; fax: 310.394.0750 restaurant at the end of the Santa Monica Pier known for its fabulous Margaritas, fresh food and sweeping views of the Santa Monica coastline. www.mariasol.com 310.917.5050 ■ savor the true aromas and tastes of Asia at this bustling Santa Monica eatery. An array of Pacific Rim delicacies fill the menu. With Happy Hour everyday from 4–7pm. www.monsoon-cafe.com 310.576.9996 Montana Avenue • Internationally-flavored, independent boutiques filled with inspired apparel and shoes, alluring accessories and jewelry, sophisticated home furnishings, antiques, art, and giftware. Ten blocks of fun, food, fashion, and more. www.visitmontanaavenue.com ❖ Main Street • A World Away from the Ordinary, a Block Away from the Beach. • This historic shopping & dining district has an Americana feel, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. • Santa Monica Pier • Enjoy steak, Ocean Avenue Seafood • 1401 Ocean Ave. • Santa Monica’s premier mahi mahi, Dixie-style baby back ribs, pasta, delicious burgers, kid’s favorites, and, of course, shrimp. Casual, fun, down-home cookin’ with down-home warmth. www.bubbagump.com 310.393.0458 ■ seafood restaurant serving succulent offerings from worldwide waters. Sample the freshest half-shell oysters in an elegant, yet casual, South Pacific atmosphere. www.oceanave.com 310.394.5669 ✺ Montana Avenue • Internationally-flavored, independent boutiques filled with inspired apparel and shoes, alluring accessories and jewelry, sophisticated home furnishings, antiques, art, and giftware. Ten blocks of fun, food, fashion, and more. www.visitmontanaavenue.com ❖ Café Crêpe • 1460 Third St. Promenade • Classic European café Omelette Parlor • 2732 Main St. • Serving Santa Monica the best breakfast and value for over 30 years. Join us soon for 1/2 price omelettes every day from 6am to 7am! Think Friendliness & Freshness! Sculpture to Wear • A collection of museum-quality jewelry, wearable art, textiles, and objects made by international artists & designers. Beyond Fashion— we’re about personal style and truly unique pieces. www.sculpturetowear.com 310.260.1957 ❖ Dhaba Cuisine of India • 2104 Main St. • Serving tasty, healthy, homestyle Indian cuisine in our charming dining room or heated, outdoor garden patio. Light vegetarian dishes and delicious chicken, lamb and seafood curries. www.dhaba.biz 310.399.9452 ▲ 3 on fourth • 1432A 4th St. • An eclectic and impressive list of beer, Step! Shoes • 1004 Montana Ave. • Style/fashion/comfort are key elements of every Step! collection. European handmade footwear and hand bags. Luxury, style and comfort. Step by and treat your feet. Mon–Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5. www.stepshoes.com 310.899.4409 ❖ Drago Ristorante • 2628 Wilshire Blvd. • Celestino Drago’s “sleek, Velocity Café • 2127 Lincoln Blvd. • Real coffeeshop for real people. sophisticated” Santa Monica flagship is known for consistently fine cuisine and excellent service that has kept diners returning since 1991. An Internet café with organic coffees/pastries, healthy food, breakfast specials, and deli. Open 5:30–8pm. Music/movie/free Wi-Fi, call for details. www.velocity-cafe.com 310.314.3368 Taos Indian Trading Co. • 403 Santa Monica Blvd. • Visitors from around the world seek out Taos Indian Trading for unique quality jewelry, pottery, sculptures, paintings and a variety of other artifacts representing 57 tribes. www.taosindiantradingco.com 310.395.3652 ✺ Fatburger • 1218 Third St. Promenade • Big, juicy burgers made with fresh—never frozen—lean beef, cooked-to-order on an open grill. Tastebuds REJOICE! www.fatburger.com 310.393.7331 ✺ The Victorian Baker Café • 2640 Main St. • Something old, i. Cugini • 1501 Ocean Ave. • Perched at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Yangtze • 1333 Third St. Promenade • An authentic Chinese and Thai i. Cugini’s menu of outstanding fresh seafood and authentic Italian cuisine is written daily—when the catch of the day is delivered fresh to the kitchen door. www.icugini.com 310.451.4595 ✺ restaurant with sushi bar. Visit us and receive 1/2 price sushi on selected items in our sushi bar. Free delivery. www.yangtzerestaurant.net 310.260.1994 ✺ Ocean View Hotel • 1447 Ocean Ave. • Steps from the beach, Pier, Il Fornaio • 1551 Ocean Ave. • Experience Italy…experience Il Fornaio. shopping mall & Third St. Promenade. Ocean view rooms available with private balconies & frig. Free continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet, and in-room safes. www.oceanviewsantamonica.com 310.458.4888 ✺ The authentic food, bread and wine will transport you to Italy and the beautiful atmosphere and private dining room space will create the ideal event experience. www.ilfornaio.com 310.451.7800 ✺ Yankee Doodles • 1410 Third St. Promenade • Located in the heart of Santa Monica’s infamous Third Street Promenade, Yankee Doodles is your one-stop shop for the hottest in sports bar, restaurant and billiards entertainment. www.yankeedoodles.com 310.394.4632 ✺ rustic charm, boutiques; elegant, casual and outdoor dining, salons, furniture shops, and lively nightlife. www.mainstreetsm.com 310.899.9555 ▲ Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach • 120 Colorado Ave. • With the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Pier and the Third Street Promenade at our doorstep, the sights of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles minutes away, we offer the perfect location. www.hisantamonica.hotel-brochure.com 310.451.0676 ✺ Hotel Carmel • 201 Broadway Ave. • Graciously appointed guest rooms, some with ocean views. Located one block from the beach in the heart of Santa Monica’s famous shopping, restaurant and entertainment district. www.hotelcarmel.com 310.451.2469 ✺ Huntley Santa Monica Beach • 1111 Second St. • Santa Monica’s newest beachside luxury hotel. Overlooking the oceanfront with majestic views. One block to beach and Third St. Promenade, minutes from Pier. 42” plasma TV, Wi-Fi. Rooftop restaurant. www.thehuntleyhotel.com 310.394.5454 ✺ Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa • 1740 Ocean Ave. • Europeanstyle luxury hotel offers luxurious accommodations combined with a full-service spa, spectacular ocean breezes and first-class cuisine. www.lemerigothotel.com 310.395.9700 ✺ Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel • 1700 Ocean Ave. • Refresh. One of the premier luxury hotels in Santa Monica. Ocean views with spectacular outdoor pool and food terrace. New Ocean and Vine restaurant, spa with full-service salon. www.loewshotels.com 310.458.6700 ■ Oceana Santa Monica • 849 Ocean Ave. • Next to perfect. In one of Santa Monica’s finest neighborhoods on a bluff overlooking the beach. Steps from upscale boutique shopping, chic restaurants, nightlife. Spacious suites and gracious service. www.hoteloceanasantamonica.com 310.393.0486 ❖ Pacific Sands Motel • 1515 Ocean Ave. • Economy motel located in the heart of Santa Monica’s restaurant, shopping, and entertainment district. Across the street from the beach, Pier and only 2 blocks from the Third St. Promenade. Outdoor pool, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. 310.395.6133 ✺ SeaCastle • 1725 Ocean Front Walk • Experience extraordinary beachfront living at SeaCastle. Furnished corporate apartments and flexible lease terms provide a comfortable and luxurious hotel alternative. www.theseacastle.com 800.295.0022 ■ Seaview Motel • 1760 Ocean Ave. • Affordable beach motel just footsteps to the beach via private walkway. 17 guest rooms, eight with kitchens. Cable TV, private sundeck and courtyard. www.seaviewmotel.net 310.393.6711 ■ Sheraton Delfina • 525 W. Pico Blvd. • Perched four blocks above the Santa Monica shoreline, feel inspired at the Sheraton Delfina Hotel. Enjoy a relaxed beach attitude and total comfort in Santa Monica’s most unique and stylish hotel with ocean views. www.sheratonsantamonica.com 310.399.9344 ■ Travelodge Santa Monica Beach • 1525 Ocean Ave. • Overlooks ocean, across from Santa Monica Pier & Palisades Park. Outdoor pool. Microwaves & refrigerators available. Continental breakfast included. Free wireless Internet access. In-room safes. www.the.travelodge.com/santamonica07016 310.451.0761 ✺ Viceroy Santa Monica • 1819 Ocean Ave. • Fusing classic sophistication and contemporary chic, Viceroy reigns as Santa Monica’s most intriguing beach hotel. Reservations: 800.622.8711 www.viceroysantamonica.com 310.260.7500 ✺ HEALTH & FITNESS Dermalogica on Montana • 1022 Montana Ave. • Healthy skin begins here, where you’ll experience a customized Dermalogica skin treatment, enjoy refreshments at the Skin Bar, play at the Product Pool. Free Face MappingSM Skin analysis. www.dermalogicaonmontana.com 310.260.8682 ❖ Step! S h o e s Bags Full—The Sweater Store • 716 Montana Ave. • Three Bags Three The finest quality sweaters with unusual yarns, textures and designs. From the Full simplest cozy cottons to extravagant hand knits, you’ll find the perfect sweater The Sweater Store at Three Bags Full. Sizes XS–2X. www.threebagsfull.com 310.395.5559 ❖ Searching for souvenirs? Take home a piece of Santa Monica! Stop by our Walk-In Visitor Information Center for official Santa Monica items. T-shirts, mugs, beach towels, sweatshirts, infant/toddler wear, postcards, seashells, books, candles, and much more! with Parisian crêpes, full traditional breakfast, French baguette sandwiches, grilled Italian panini, exceptional Italian roasted Illy coffee and expanded dinner menu. Also featuring full bar and catering. 310.576.0499 ✺ 310.828.1585 ❍ santa monica wines and sakes complement dishes that include ginger and coriander shrimp, miso black cod, grilled pear salad, steak with port and berry reduction and moules frites. www.3onfourth.com 310.395.6765 ✺ ❋ something new. A bakery full of fresh baked treats; our café a place to meet. Dine alfresco or inside our beautiful 19th-century Victorian home for breakfast & lunch, or take it to-go. The Victorian, a special events location. 310.314.3250 ❖ Ye Olde Kings Head Restaurant/Pub • 116 Santa Monica Blvd. • Local hot spot. World-famous fish & chips, beer all served in a casual atmos- La Vecchia Cucina • 2654 Main St. • Santa Monica’s finest Yose. • Edgemar, 2435 Main St. • Our dishes maintain their regional identity within a unique fusion of international Asian flavors. A great dining experience awaits you whether seated at the sushi bar or in our dining room. www.yosedining.com 310.255.0680 Lounge Monsoon • 1212 Third St. Promenade • Zagat rates this the “Best Salsa on Wednesday Nights in L.A.” Fridays—the hottest in Top 40, R&B, Funk; Reggae starts at 10pm. Saturdays—Smooth Jazz Supper Club; band at 10pm. www.monsoon-cafe.com 310.576.9996 phere. HDTV sports. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner—patio. Darts and karaoke. British shop next door. www.yeoldekingshead.com 310.451.1402 ✺ ▲ TRANSPORTATION & RENTALS NIGHTLIFE convention & visitors bureau Walk-In Visitor Information Center 1920 Main St., Suite B 310.393.7593 310.399.7892 ▲ Kaido • 2834 Santa Monica Blvd. • The closest it comes to dining in Japan! This new restaurant features authentic Japanese dishes, a Tokyo trained sushi chef, and Asian fusion cuisine. Open for lunch Mon–Fri and dinner Mon–Sun. www.kaido.us 310.828.7582 ❍ neighborhood Italian restaurant. Outstanding cuisine, great wine list, luxurious selection of desserts, full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere. Dinner & Happy Hour. www.LaVecchia.com 310.399.7979 ▲ ✺ Avon Rent-A-Car • 2411 Lincoln Blvd. • Open extended hours, 365 days a year! Fast, Free Delivery and Pick-Up from your hotel. Economy to Full-Size, Mini-Vans, SUVs and Trucks. If it has four wheels, we probably rent it. www.avonrentscom 310.392.8618 ▲ The Madison Stage • 1310 11th St. • The Madison Stage at Santa Budget of Santa Monica • 1723 Wilshire Blvd. • We have many Monica College, the Westside’s new home for the Arts. Santa Monica’s premier mid-size venue presents professional programs and performances of world-class and emerging talent. www.smc.edu/madison 310.434.3414 ▲ cars for the “budget-minded” customer from economy to full-size cars, mini-vans, and SUVs. We also offer some more exciting models including Porsche and Mercedes. www.budgetsantamonica.com 310.586.9719 ❍ Santa Monica Playhouse • 1211 4th St. • A total theatre experience! —L.A. TIMES Critically acclaimed productions, Family Theatre musicals and birthday parties, theatre workshops, classes in schools, international trips, and community outreach. www.santamonicaplayhouse.com 310.394.9779 ✺ Midway Car Rental • 1901 Ocean Ave. • Offers a large selection of vehicles. Models include compacts, full-size, SUVs, passenger vans, luxury sedans and convertibles. Free local delivery and pick-up. www.midwaycarrental.com 310.581.2411 ▲ The Vic for Jazz • Santa Monica’s premier boutique jazz club. For Pacific Yellow Cab Co. • Premier Santa Monica Taxi Company with 24-hour dispatching. Advanced reservations. Low rates from Santa Monica to any area airport. Pick up from any Santa Monica location with reservation. ✺ world-class jazz, sumptuous food, tasty libations and a wonderful wine list served up in an intimate setting. Open THURSDAYS ONLY. Call for reservations. www.thevicforjazz.com 888.FOR.JAZZ (367.5299) ▲ Pacific Park • 380 Santa Monica Pier • Admission-free amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier, 12 rides, over 21 games and attractions, mini-golf, and an oceanfront food plaza. www.pacpark.com 310.260.8744 ■ Yankee Doodles • 1410 Third St. Promenade • Located in the heart of Santa Monica’s infamous Third Street Promenade, Yankee Doodles is your one-stop shop for the hottest in sports bar, restaurant and billiards entertainment. www.yankeedoodles.com 310.394.4632 ✺ Santa Monica Big Blue Bus • The best way to get around Santa Monica, the beach, and LAX for as little as 75 cents. Line 10 Express goes to sites in downtown L.A.: the Music Center, Disney Concert Hall, the Los Angeles Cathedral, and many museums for $1.75. www.bigbluebus.com 310.451.5444 Protecting Residents and Visitors from Secondhand Smoke Smoking is prohibited on the Third Street Promenade, beaches, parks and most of the famed Santa Monica Pier. The ban also extends to outdoor dining and bar areas, allowing patrons to eat and drink without the annoyance and health hazard of cigarette smoke. In addition, it is illegal to smoke at bus stops, ATMs, kiosks, movie lines, Farmers’ Markets, and within 20 feet of any entrance, exit, or open window of a building open to the public. The penalty for violations of the law is $250. ATTRACTIONS Downtown & Third Street Promenade • Shop Third Street Promenade for familiar brand name retailers, as well as independent stores, unique boutiques and vintage clothiers. www.thirdstreetpromenade.com 310.393.8355 Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corp. • 200 Santa Monica Pier • With Pacific Park, historic attractions, great shops, an aquarium, restaurants and exciting events, the Santa Monica Pier has something for everyone. Open daily year-round. www.santamonicapier.org 310.458.8900 ■ ADVERTISER AREA LOCATION KEY: ✺ Bayside District & Downtown ❖ Montana Avenue ▲ Main Street ❋ Pico Boulevard ❍ Mid-City ■ Santa Monica Pier/Beach PRINTED IN THE USA. 12/07 ✺ in a vibrant setting at Border Grill—the hip, urban cantina from chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. www.bordergrill.com 310.451.1655 ✺ The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica • 101 Wilshire Blvd. • The luxurious hotel high atop the bluffs features 302 deluxe rooms, suites, and unique California-style bungalows. Dine overlooking the pool at The Grille or alfresco at The Koi Pond. www.fairmont.com 310.576.7777 ✺ www.santamonica.com; [email protected] Monsoon Café • 1212 Third St. Promenade • Pan-Asian lovers can Border Grill • 1445 4th St. • Enjoy upscale, modern Mexican food Mediterranean Garden-style hotel. Elegant, spacious and tastefully appointed suites (most w/full kitchens). A short walk to the Third Street Promenade, Pier and beach. Reasonable rates! Internet, cable TV. www.embassyhotelapts.com 310.394.1279 ✺ SANTA MONICA ❖ and the “fun loving” tourists always return! Great food, beer, wine, music, Big Dean’s meet satellite sports, two outdoor patios, and reasonable prices. Children welcome. 310.393.2666 ■ Cafe The Lowe Gallery • 2034 Broadway • The Lowe Gallery’s scope ranges from complex, narratively-driven, figurative works to those which skew to the extremes of meditative minimalism. www.lowegallery.com 310.449.0184 ❍ The Embassy Hotel Apartments • 1001 3rd St. • A 1920s v “World Famous” 310.770.4004 • 888.352.TAXI Segway Los Angeles • 1660 Ocean Ave. • Experience the future as you step onto the self-balancing Segway® Human Transporter. Rentals and guided beach tours of Santa Monica & Venice offered daily. www.segway.la 310.395.1395 ✺ a publication of santa monica convention & visitors bureau DISTANCES FROM SANTA MONICA Beverly Hills 7 miles Disneyland 45 miles Downtown LA (LA Convention Center) 13 miles Getty Center 10 miles Hollywood 12 miles LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) 8 miles Malibu 8 miles Marina del Rey 2 miles Palm Springs 137 miles Rose Bowl 22 miles San Diego 139 miles Santa Barbara 80 miles Sony Studios 7 miles UCLA/Westwood 5 miles Universal Studios 18 miles Venice Beach .5 mile West Hollywood 10 miles 11 km 73 km 21 km 17 km 19 km 13 km 13 km 3 km 220 km 36 km 227 km 130 km 11 km 8 km 29 km 1 km 15 km Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel 1700 Ocean Ave. • Refresh. One of the premier luxury hotels in Santa Monica. Ocean views with spectacular outdoor pool and food terrace. New restaurant, spa with full-service salon. www.loewshotels.com 310.458.6700 ✺ Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa 1740 Ocean Ave. • European-style luxury hotel offer luxurious accommodations combined with a full-service spa, spectacular ocean views and first-class cuisine. Located at the beach, a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier and the Third Street Promenade. www.lemerigothotel.com 310.395.9700 ✺ For downtown advertiser locations see inset below. Drago Ristorante 2628 Wilshire Blvd. • Celestino Drago’s “sleek, sophisticated” Santa Monica flagship is known for consistently fine cuisine and excellent service that has kept diners returning since 1991. The elegant and innovative Italian cuisine is considered among the best in L.A. 310.828.1585 ❍ v SANTA MONICA Monsoon Café 1212 Third St. Promenade • Pan-Asian lovers can savor the true aromas and tastes of Asia at this bustling Santa Monica eatery. An array of Pacific Rim delicasies fill the menu. With Happy Hour everyday from 4–7. www.monsoon-cafe.com 310.576.9996 ✺ Downtown Santa Monica & Third Street Promenade Downtown & Third Street Promenade • This world-famous coastal shopping and dining destination features many entertainment choices from movies to live theater and street performers, as well as a Farmers’ Market Wed. & Sat. www.thirdstreetpromenade.com 310.393.8355 ✺ Big Dean’s Cafe The Lobster 1602 Ocean Ave. • Serving award-winning American seafood specializing in live Maine lobster. A panoramic 180º view of the Pacific showcases some of the most spectacular sunsets in So. California. Soak in fresh coastal breezes and enjoy the creations of Chef Allyson Thurber. www.thelobster.com 310.458.9294 ✺ Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach 120 Colorado Ave. • With the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Pier & Third Street Promenade at our doorstep, the sights of Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Los Angeles minutes away, we offer the perfect location. Warm friendly service, beautiful views. www.hisantamonica.hotel-brochure.com 310.451.0676 ✺ ANTIQUA Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corp. 200 Santa Monica Pier • With Pacific Park, historic attractions, great shops, an aquarium, restaurants and exciting events, the Santa Monica Pier has something for everyone. Open daily year-round. www.santamonicapier.org 310.458.8900 ■ Pacific Yellow Cab Co. Premier Santa Monica Taxi Company with 24-hour dispatching. Advanced reservations. Low rates from Santa Monica to any area airport. Pick up from any Santa Monica location with reservation. 310.770.4004 • 888.352.TAXI adidas 1231 Third St. Promenade • The largest assortment of sport products and a resource for consumers to learn about sports and the equipment, apparel and footwear needed to perform best. www.adidas.com/santamonica 310.393.0638 ✺ Locanda del Lago 231 Arizona Ave. • Mingle with celebrities, locals and travelers while enjoying exceptional cuisine of N. Italy’s Lake Como area. Great sidewalk patio. “Don’t miss the Ossobuco alla Milanese.”—GOURMET Magazine www.LagoSantaMonica.com 310.451.3525 ✺ SANTA MONICA’S BIG BLUE BUS The best way to get around town • • • • LAX The Beach Santa Monica Pier Third Street Promenade • Downtown L.A. • Museums • Farmers’ Markets Purchase a pre-paid Little Blue Card to save money and make riding even easier! 310.451.5444 www.BigBlueBus.com
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