Viceroy Santa Monica

Nothing beats simply sticking your feet in the fine sand, sitting in the sun and observing the ocean swell, or watching your kids frolic. The simple pleasures. Santa Monica Beach is perfect for that, as well as any of the following fun, athletic activities. Any equipment needs are available for rent. Easily turn the hour at the beach into a day.

Montana Avenue’s stretch of over 150 restaurants and boutiques on the city’s northern edge sits just a short walk from Downtown Santa Monica, yet feels removed from the hustle and bustle of the Promenade and Pier. Late night options may be limited, but from sunrise to sunset, a steady stream of shoppers browse the surrounding storefronts amid a relaxed crowd of parents pushing strollers, A-list celebrities and out-of-towners - none of whom seem in a hurry to leave the wealth of juice bars, latte vendors, and outdoor cafés.

Santa Monica Farmers' Markets There is nothing quite like wandering the colorful aisles of the four Santa Monica Farmers' Markets. The textures, the smells, the visuals – it's no wonder so many local chefs choose to cull their produce and other seasonal favorites from the Farmers' Markets. Santa Monica's Farmers' Markets are known for their rich bounties of vegetables, baskets of freshly cut flowers, live music, breads, cheeses, and delicious food samplings and the markets are open rain or shine for your convenience. For more information about the Farmers' Markets, call 310.458.8712.

A visit to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica is more than a shopping experience. You'll stroll down the middle of a street that was closed to vehicular traffic years ago. Now pedestrians rule the road, at least within this three block stretch located within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Bordered by the Santa Monica Place shopping mall to the south, and busy Wilshire Boulevard to the north, Third Street is lined with a variety of shops ranging from traditional to unusual. Clothing outlets and stores prevail, sprinkled amongst specialty shops, book stores, gift shops, restaurants and coffee shops.

This reinvented and newly reopened retail and dining center in the heart of downtown Santa Monica offers both indoor and outdoor areas for events. The open-air facility has dozens of exciting specialty stores and a rooftop Dining Deck offering gorgeous ocean views and a tremendous variety of both casual and chef-driven restaurants. Individual stores and restaurants are also available for meetings or events.

Venice Beach is the busiest facility operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks. This iconic site attracts visitors from all over the world and it is estimated that approximately 28,000 to 30,000 people visit the Venice Beach Boardwalk and adjacent Recreation and Parks property on a daily basis. The Boardwalk, also known as Ocean Front Walk, is the second most-visited destination in Southern California, with an average of over ten (10) million visitors per year. It is known as one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions. The Venice Beach Boardwalk stretches over two (2) miles and hosts hundreds of street vendors and performers along with numerous privately owned restaurants and food venues. The Venice Beach Recreation Center offers various activities including but not limited to basketball, paddle tennis and handball tournaments, body building at the world famous Muscle Beach Venice gym, and other special events. Venice Beach also offers a fishing pier, a world renowned skate plaza, bike path, two (2) children's play areas and provides a variety of services for the culturally diverse population that visits throughout the year. Film productions are also very popular at Venice Beach and occur year round. All of the sports courts, skate plaza, pier and other amenities are open to the general public on a daily basis.

JUST MINUTES FROM VENICE BEACH, ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD IS A MILE LONG STRIP OF THE LATEST FASHION, ART AND FOOD. Sophistication and trend setting with a laid back Venice vibe. Whether you visit for your daily workout, your monthly hair appointment or your yearly vacation, Abbot Kinney Blvd never fails to intrigue, amuse and delight you.