Hotels near Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica

If thrills are what you're after, head to Pacific Park, located 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from central Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Pacific Park, you'll love Heal the Bay Aquarium, just a short walk away.

If being by the water is a major draw, Original Muscle Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Santa Monica. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Santa Monica Beach located nearby.

Tongva Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Santa Monica.

When you can't wait to soak up some sun, head to Santa Monica Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Santa Monica. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Original Muscle Beach located nearby.

Experience a world beneath the ocean with a visit to Heal the Bay Aquarium, just one of the attractions in Downtown Santa Monica. If you have fun at Heal the Bay Aquarium, you'll love Pacific Park and Ocean Avenue, both a short walk away.

International Chess Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Camera Obscura— just one of the monuments in Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Santa Monica Visitor Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Santa Monica. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is artsy and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.