Santa Monica

19 February 2020

Enjoy Santa Monica in 3 days time. My good plans, ideas, my must. I hope you will like them.

1st day Bike, Beach & Fun All by bike

Start the day by picking up your bike which will allow you to ride around all day long (Rent Location Blazing Saddles for example)

– Stroll by bike from Santa Monica to Venice Beach, and don’t forget to go by the seafront cycling road.

– Have a lunch break with your toes in the sand at Perry’s Café and observe the surfers (tomorrow it’s your turn!)

Take your bikes back and head to Santa Monica Pier with a detour by Muscle Beach.

– On Santa Monica Pier, take advantage of all its attractions in Pacific Park without forgetting the must do: ride the Ferris wheel (the only one in the world powered by solar energy), by taking the height you will have a great view, both on the ocean, on the city, on the beach and on the hills in the distance. Without forgetting the photo of the legendary route 66 sign which is nearby…

– Stay a while and enjoy the sunset, the more magical there is not…

Sunset over Santa Monica Pier- Coucher de soleil sur Santa Monica

2nd day Yoga, Shopping & Drinks All by foot

Destination of well-being par excellence, start the day with a yoga class on the beach

– Have a breakfast/brunch at restaurant FIG in Fairmont Miramar, where the chef offers quality cuisine made with fresh products. Breakfast Burrito is a must (pancakes too)

– Then, head to Third Street Promenade to discover Santa Monica shopping centers

– By foot nearby,the mallSanta Monica Place offers too numerous shop and in the 3rd floor, a few restaurants such as the Cheesecake Factory!

– Get to la carte Street Art of Santa Monica and have a look at the most beautiful street art in town !

– For the sunset, head to the rooftop bar restaurant named Elephante, the lastest trendy address in the city where you can enjoy the end of the day

– Want to test a new experience? So head nearby to THE VOID : The most immersive virtual reality attraction of all time. The VOID allows you to travel in your favorite movie, take on the role of your favorite character and experience the impossible.

– Immerse yourself in a dynamic and virtual world.

3rd day Hike, Surf & Dream by foot, bike, or Uber/Lyft

Discover the must location Mel’s Drive-in for a 100% american breakfast. Mel’s Drive in has been an institution in the US since 1947! You will live the experience of a real American dinner, located just at the end of Route 66.

– A 10min walk or 5min by car (free parking), you can discover the cultural complex of contemporary art: The Bergamot Station (free entrance). A renowned place in Southern California, bringing together some thirty art galleries.

– You dream of climbing and having a nice point of view ? Put your sneakers on and go for a walk on the hills of Santa Monica, the natural border between our destination and Malibu. Los Leones Drive (the shortest trail is 2.5 km and the longest 16 km). Allow 40 minutes to arrive at a great point of view, overlooking both the bay and the Downtown Los Angeles in the distance.

– If you are more of the « Beach » type, indulge in a surf lesson with Aqua Surf School ! It is of course a must and for all levels!