Venues & Event Spaces in Santa Monica, CA

“This restaurant is amazing! The food, ambiance, vibe and value. The staff was extremely kind and attentive and the food was delicious! I recommend this restaurant 100%”

“The Santa Monica Pier feels like a lawless land. It's always a little crazy with hordes of people with selfie sticks, vendors selling all sorts of tourist stuff, rides that I have never been on, and of course a lovely view of the ocean. As a resident of the general area, I would never go here regularly but it is a quintessential place to see.”

“My husband and I stayed there for our 10th anniversary and we could not have been more pleased. Upon arrival the reception clerk not only upgraded us (due to our anniversary) but also sent up a bottle of bubbly that was waiting for us when we walked in to our room. When he heard we had three kids he gave us fun sand toys for them and when we arrived at dinner that night (at the hotel restaurant) he had noted that it was our anniversary and they made the whole night special. We felt like the entire staff went out of their way to make our stay exceptional and it is still one of our favorite memories. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants an excellent and memorable vacation to stay here. You will not be disappointed! You will be wowed.”

“The pool complex does not open until Memorial Day weekwnd, May 25th. Open daily June 26-Sept 2. A classic pool. Huge. Lots of lounge chairs and umbrellas. Very good changing rooms with devices to spin your wet cloths dry. There is NO depth less than abt 3 feet. Non-swimmers must be accompanied by adult. They have lots of swim vests.”

“OMG!!! My wife and I came here while on vacation and for something to do. We met Steve, a curator and possibly the director. He was marvelous. The Museum was fabulous. Just try it. Not spectacular, but would I bring my mom, brothers, and nieces? Yes, immediately. Try the flight simulator for $8, but it's entirely worth it.My video game adverse wife said, "Let's get this at home." That was enough said!”

“I used to be a regular at Shutters but then had a number of service mishaps that drove me to other properties in the area, most often the Fairmont. But I decided to give it another try. It's a famous property in Santa Monica on the beach, an amazing location, and a great place from which to enjoy the culture and sites of the area.I stayed in a lovely suite with a balcony and, although their material claimed it had a beach view, that was an exaggeration. It was actually a view of the parking lot and you could barely see the beach.Unfortunately, I once again had some service issues with the specifics of what was supposed to happen for a special event, which I had outlined in two-way electronic correspondence which they had confirmed. The manager apologized and was very diligent in trying to remedy the situation, so I will give them credit for that, though the communication error among their staff that caused this service mishap was a hotel management 101 mistake and not what I would expect from a true luxury brand.From the standpoint of a recommendation, I still recommend the property for its on site services and location. I do feel that they are committed to high quality service, but somehow I've been unlucky and am personally not motivated to try again. I've had no such issues in my last visits to the Fairmont Santa Monica, which I would recommend more highly.”

“Came here on a Friday night for a girls dinner with some friends. Food was excellent!! Loved everything we got. Drinks were also very good - I recommend the espresso martini but the wine I ordered was also fantastic. Service was not slow but definitely drawn out so I’d plan on taking your time which we were happy to do! Our server was wonderful. Overall great experience and would come back again.”

“Frankie is a good dude. Went in their looking like a 10th grader with a mop head, trusted his vision & he fixed me up with a perfect cut. His attention to detail is evident.”