Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Best croissants and sourdough baguette in Santa Monica. Totally worth the 11 blocks/1 mile walk from the house. (or you could hop on one of the many Wilshire buses)
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Amandine Patisserie Cafe
12225 Wilshire BlvdBest croissants and sourdough baguette in Santa Monica. Totally worth the 11 blocks/1 mile walk from the house. (or you could hop on one of the many Wilshire buses)
Serves some of the best food in Santa Monica. No reservations... you'll have to stand in line. Except for breakfast when the place is a bit quieter (and the food still great).
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Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdServes some of the best food in Santa Monica. No reservations... you'll have to stand in line. Except for breakfast when the place is a bit quieter (and the food still great).
For when you really need that authentic Argentinian parillada.
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Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
1001 E Green StFor when you really need that authentic Argentinian parillada.
Another great breakfast/lunch spot within an easy walk
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Bread & Porridge
2315 Wilshire BlvdAnother great breakfast/lunch spot within an easy walk
Snug Harbor
2323 Wilshire BlvdClassic diner, a neighborhood fixture
Good country-style French food. A great recent addition to the neighborhood.
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Cadet
2518 Wilshire BoulevardGood country-style French food. A great recent addition to the neighborhood.
Really nice Japanese food, beyond the usual sushi/sashimi. Owner/Chef Taku San is very friendly and attentive.
Takuma
2627 Wilshire BlvdReally nice Japanese food, beyond the usual sushi/sashimi. Owner/Chef Taku San is very friendly and attentive.
Everything Else
One of the first dry cleaners in the area to stop using petroleum-based solvents for cleaning
Cleaner By Nature
2407 Wilshire BlvdOne of the first dry cleaners in the area to stop using petroleum-based solvents for cleaning
Active Barbers
2413 Wilshire BlvdA great barber shop down the block
Scubahaus
2501 Wilshire BlvdRefill your tanks in the neighborhood before you go diving. Rentals, dive trips, etc.
A bit pricey, but great produce and groceries within a short walk.
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Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdA bit pricey, but great produce and groceries within a short walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mexican small plates, tacos & margaritas. happy hour available mon-fri 4:30pm7pm and 10pm-close / satsun 3pm7pm + 10pmclose
Taco Teca
2460 Wilshire BlvdMexican small plates, tacos & margaritas. happy hour available mon-fri 4:30pm7pm and 10pm-close / satsun 3pm7pm + 10pmclose
Shopping
Mike's Shoe Repair
2513 Wilshire BlvdMike fixes shoes and other leather things.
So nice to have a friendly butcher who knows his stuff in the neighborhood. They make great sandwiches.
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A Cut Above Butcher Shop
2453 Santa Monica BlvdSo nice to have a friendly butcher who knows his stuff in the neighborhood. They make great sandwiches.
Entertainment & Activities
Best kid playground in Santa Monica. With duck pond and stream. Free tennis courts. Lawn bowling. Tai Chi classes. All that and more right across the street.
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Parque Douglas
2439 Wilshire BlvdBest kid playground in Santa Monica. With duck pond and stream. Free tennis courts. Lawn bowling. Tai Chi classes. All that and more right across the street.
Essentials
New York Bagel & Deli
2216 Wilshire BlvdBest Bagels on the West Side!