1. The Penthouse
8.4
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews
Shadi Mehraein: Best views of LA in Santa Monica. Sit at the bar, order one of their yummy cocktails and bar food. Nothing we ate or drank was bad :)
Nina Mo: Kate at the bar is the best!! Great views. Great night spot. Also great for brunch! Benedict, aperol smash, any flatbread, breakfast burger, kogi sliders, viet stk sandwich... Too many to name!
Y N: Gorgeous views of the Pacific and Santa Monica. The black truffle flatbread is fantastic!
2. Casa Del Mar Hotel
9.1
1910 Ocean Way (at Pico Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · West Los Angeles · 73 tips and reviews
Atti Jupi: Fantastic view from the suite good staff and superb spa!
Jinnie L: lovely beach front location hitel :) get the suite with the ocean view, so beautiful. Food, drinks, service = average.
Katrina: Another beautiful hotel with amazing views. Great to meet friends for a drink.
4. Palisades Park
9.3
Ocean Ave (btwn Colorado & Adelaide), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Wilshire-Montana · 58 tips and reviews
Cilt & Co.: Very scenic spot to walk, run, ride your bike, or just have a picnic.
Los Angeles: Features some of the city’s most magnificent sunsets & ocean views. It’s one of the city’s oldest parks! A jogging and biking path runs along steep cliffs overlooking the Pacific.
~A P: Scenic ocean views, great spot for a walk or picnic - feels a world away from LA's urban landscapes...
5. Shutters on the Beach
9.0
1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA
Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews
Jennifer J: My "go to" LA hotel. Friendly staff, beautiful ocean views, amazing brunch @ Coast!
Purplelabnyc: One of the best views of the beach in LA. Eat at One Pico and ask for a table by a window and listen to ocean as you dine. You may even rub shoulders with the stars!
Shn Juay: Scenic view and lies on the quieter side of the beach, more privacy~ Also a huge public carpark right next to Shutters!
Jenn: If you hate amazing drinks (The Cucumber Gimlet,Godiva Martinis), beautiful people,ga-ga views of the ocean & perfect sunsets, then this place is not for you. Drinks are pricey, and start at $15.
MetroWize: The classic décor, intimate setting and stellar views provide a great backdrop to take in some Santa Monica beach weather, deliciously crafted cocktails, and devour oysters on the half shell. Read more.
Queenie C.: Great views of the pier and sunset. Get a mojito while taking in the scenery, it's refreshing & potent. The yellowtail ceviche has great flavor, but the portions are disappointingly small.
8. Santa Monica State Beach
9.5
1432 Palisades Beach Rd (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 334 tips and reviews
Delene 하늘: Santa Monica state beach is just beautiful! its best when you go with the crowds! and i like to ride one of those roller coaster near there haha its nice and i like the views and areas around too!^^
Katherine Coles: Beautiful scenery, generally very clean, toilets and an easy walk from parking near Third Street or off the PCH.
Katherine Coles: Beautiful scenery and very relaxing. Easy walk to Third Street and many options for parking. Generally very clean. Toilets available at certain points.
9. Water Grill
8.3
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews
Matt Dicker: Get a seat by the window and enjoy the unbelievable view of the Pacific.
Susan Green: A sibling of the famed Water Grill downtown, this does not disappoint. Lively atmosphere, fab raw bar, and beautiful views of the ocean.
Dmytro: Great restaurant! Nice design, good location, ocean view, food is delicious. Frito Misto, owen baked black bream, great kids menu. Good selection of draught beer
11. Tongva Park
8.8
1615 Ocean Ave (at Olympic Dr), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 40 tips and reviews
Tom Hall: Spectacular new park. Incredible views and a wonderful serene green space. Finally, Ocean Avenue to world class status that it should be upgraded. Well done Santa Monica!!! 5 Stars!!!
Great views of the ocean with modern design!
Joseph C: Enjoy the view from one of these two pods or roundabout at the far corner towards the pier. Would've been a spectacular view if they designed it a few feet higher above the buildings, towards the sea
15. Hotel Shangri La
7.6
1301 Ocean Ave (Arizona), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Downtown Santa Monica · 37 tips and reviews
Jenn: Awesome boutique hotel on Ocean Drive in Santa Monica. A great place to relax. Recommend the RNR suite on the 7th floor - an amazing view of the ocean and Santa Monica pier. Awesome service, too.
Coco Webster: This place has a great penthouse bar the inside is funky in a great way and the outside has an amazing view of the ocean and the Malibu cliffs
Debbie Spence: Ask for an ocean view and make sure you head up to the rooftop bar at sunset - stunning