Hotel Shangri La Rooftop Bar is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

1. Hotel Shangri La Rooftop Bar

7.6
1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Rooftop Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 61 tips and reviews

Fernando M.Fernando Mexía: Best rooftop bar in Santa Monica.

Elizabeth L.Elizabeth L.: Best Santa Monica rooftop, killer view. Opens at 4:00 on weekends.

CurbedCurbed: The open-air rooftop lounge at the Shangri-La is a classic place for daytime or nighttime debauchery, with an unbeatable view of the ocean and sunset. Read more.

The Huntley Hotel is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

2. The Huntley Hotel

8.1
1111 2nd St (at California Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Wilshire-Montana · 71 tips and reviews

Andrew c.Andrew calman: Make sure you check out the rooftop bar

Colleen H.Colleen H: Rooftop bar on weekdays. Go for the magic hour. Nice rooms. Thin walls. Delicious views.

JP S.JP Seral: The best rooftop bar in Santa Monica. Love this place.

Sonoma Wine Garden is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

3. Sonoma Wine Garden

7.6
395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 100 tips and reviews

Miss J.Miss Jane: Rooftops great BUT I finished b4 my friend was served, messed up our order, waited an hr! Took hers off the bill. Def disconnection btween kitchen & server. Tasty but pressed for time.. don't bother!

Mary Colette N.Mary Colette Natasha: Great rooftop. Nice choice of wine but some of the staff didn't really seem to be happy to be there...

Drew L.Drew Lucas: HUGE fan of this place - amazing BRUNCH! Bellinis are insane. Charcuterie plate is off the hook!

The Bungalow Santa Monica is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

4. The Bungalow Santa Monica

8.6
101 Wilshire Blvd (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Lounge · Wilshire-Montana · 137 tips and reviews

Nicole Y.Nicole Yale: Rooftop bar

Nicole C.Nicole Chauvet: Love the rooftop bar and homey environment! Romantic and comfy. Need a cheap ride? Download the lyft app and get free credits using code: LYFTPHOU #lyft

Kübra M.Kübra Meriç: Fall in love that place ! Nive atmosphere, lovely live music, good drinks. In weekends you can wait for a long line but for the other day perfect choice to chill out.

The Dining Room is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

5. The Dining Room

7.7
1301 Ocean Ave (at Arizona Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews

Dr Michael L.Dr Michael Lange: One of the best and most nutritious breakfast I have had. Vegetable omelette and salad was amazing. Great view and great service however be prepared to spend $100 for 3 for breakfast.

SharaShara: I love the club sandwich with fries! It's so good! The bartenders and wait staff are the best.

OldLadyMan T.OldLadyMan Tornãdo: First class staff and our selections were #totsbrillzamaze

Casa Del Mar Hotel is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

6. Casa Del Mar Hotel

9.0
1910 Ocean Way (at Pico Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · West Los Angeles · 73 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Heyert: Favorite hotel on the westside of Los Angeles for the following reasons: great lobby bar, rooftop is perfect for smoking, and lobby pianist plays Mingus if you ask.

Philippe L.Philippe Lewicki: We stayed at the penthouse it was awesome. Great view. Felt like home

Kevin T.Kevin T: If you see McAdorey, tell him that he. Nah...Just punch him in the face.

Cast Restaurant at Viceroy Santa Monica is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

7. Cast Restaurant at Viceroy Santa Monica

7.8
1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 19 tips and reviews

Syndicate Media GroupSyndicate Media Group: SM [Do] Did you know they have a rooftop herb garden where they cultivate chives, cilantro, parsley, thyme, rosemary, mint, sage, lemon verbena, chamomile, oregano and basil? Read more.

Anita S.Anita Sharpe: Love the Beet Salad and I don't even like beets but this is amazing.

Kelly K.Kelly Kang: Best meatballs ever!!

Umami Burger is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

8. Umami Burger

7.9
525 Broadway (at 5th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 278 tips and reviews

nanotimnanotim: Ask for the rooftop jacuzzi seating!

Leah C.Leah Cornelius: No such thing as rooftop jacuzzi... Such a let down..

Justin M.Justin Madriaga: really good! the food is delicious! a little heavy on the grease (especially the onion rings), but still good!

Santa Monica Place is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

9. Santa Monica Place

9.1
395 Santa Monica Pl (at 3rd St), Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Mall · Downtown Santa Monica · 134 tips and reviews

Sarah R.Sarah Rosa: Picnic on Rooftop Dining Deck. What a treat!!

Zach W.Zach Willett: The top floor dining area is super chill. Definitely one of my favorite mall layouts. Free WiFi without any strings attached is great too.

@Jonathan360@Jonathan360: Don't overlook Level 3's THE MARKET! Everything from Curious Palate, Groundworks and even a Gourmandise School. Beautiful environment and outdoor area!

The Penthouse is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

10. The Penthouse

8.3
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews

Franke R.Franke Rodriguez: Start with the crab cakes. Then have the NY Strip medium, with a double baked potatoe & a glass of Cabernet. Wow. If you have room for dessert, the creme brulee is the perfect ending. BOOM.

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: The Black Truffle Grilled Cheese with Crispy Onion Rings are a perfect comfort food. Pair it with a glass of wine or beer. The portion size is perfect, which makes it not over the top indulgent.

Max G.Max Gladwell: Best bathroom view ever

Oceana Beach Club Hotel is one of The 11 Best Places with a Rooftop in Santa Monica.

11. Oceana Beach Club Hotel

8.5
849 Ocean Ave (at Idaho Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Wilshire-Montana · 27 tips and reviews

Randall T.Randall Taylor: The staff are great! Very informative and helpful. On top of that the hotel is beautiful and very clean. Wifi, breakfast buffet, heated pool, valet service, etc

Greg C.Greg Christman: The hotel has beach cruisers available 2 use. Free for 2 hrs, then a small charge. Take advantage of the ride and hit the bike path along the beach.

Tom C.Tom Chiarella: Cute waitress is mayor.