Santa Monica Pier
Start at the iconic pier — ferris wheel, arcade games, and ocean views. Walk to the end for the best sunset vantage point in LA.
Santa Monica Farmers Market
10 min walk. If it's Wednesday or Saturday, this is the best farmers market in LA. Celebrity chefs shop here. Taste samples together.
Cassia
5 min walk. Southeast Asian brasserie from Bryant Ng. The Vietnamese pot-au-feu and kaya toast are extraordinary. Beautiful space.
Chez Jay
5 min walk. Legendary dive bar since 1959 — sawdust on the floor, peanuts, and ocean views. Astronauts, presidents, and movie stars drank here. Cash only.
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Chez Jay is a genuine hidden gem — tourists walk right past it. The sunset from their window table is unbeatable.
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