1. Third Street Promenade
9.2
1202 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Shopping Plaza · Downtown Santa Monica · 284 tips and reviews
RC ⚾💫🐘: Have a few hours to kill? Walk down 3rd St to eat great food, have a drink, people-watch, or see a show from one of the street performers. Great place to spend some time with friends!
Saygın Karabay: Loads of street performers, generally not viewed by anyone :) still a must see in Santa Monica. Olm küçük Bodrum gibi, daha az kalabalik hali gibi. Bi de her taraf çiş kokuyor, şaşırmayın.
Roger Ma: Perfect spot to bring your friends from out of town! You've got tons of cool performers and plenty of shops!
3. Basement Tavern
7.3
2640 Main St (at Ocean Park Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Speakeasy · Ocean Park · 62 tips and reviews
FabFitFun: Bartenders in old-time dress serve strong cocktails, a live band plays most nights, and a good time is guaranteed!
Brendan Burnett: Any place with two live bands is cool by me
Tom McKeever: Live music and great cocktails. A large amount of outside porch area to escape the basement if you need to. Nobody dances but the live bands are usually really great.
4. Harvelle's
8.6
1432 4th St (btw Santa Monica Blvd & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 41 tips and reviews
Bryan Calabrese: One of the coolest cats in town has got to be Toledo Diamond of the speakeasy jazz band The Toledo Show. The music is top notch and the show truly must be experienced. Read more.
Joe Hollywood: Tasha Taylor is dope! Don't sleep... Might have to leave her my last $2 ;0) (you'll get it after seeing her perform)
Adib Kadir: Wednesdays is #houseofvibes great live music spanning Rap, R&B, and Reggae. DJ plays mostly hip hop. Rare for a Wednesday in Santa Monica.
Judy L.: Young Musicians Foundation performances are free but hard to come by. Reserve weeks in advance. Limit 2 tickets per person. They are awesome!
Nick Todorov: Loved the small ivenue,ntimate proximity to the performers
Jack Galanty: I saw '1984' here. It was AMAZING!!! Great theater, small theater, big performance!
7. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
8.9
1323A 3rd Street Promenade (Between 3rd and 4th and Santa Monica and Arizona), Santa Monica, CA
Comedy Club · Downtown Santa Monica · 21 tips and reviews
James Heaney: Check out Team X, A WCT house team. They perform every second and fourth Monday at 9pm. Best part is, it's FREE!
Phil Ranta: Punk House on Wednesdays at 9:00 is awesome! I perform there a lot and it's always a great time. Beer specials! You bet!
Westside Comedy: We opened a bar! $3 drafts. 29 Beers. Fully renovated space with cabaret style seating. Expanded list of shows 7 nights a week!
9. Shutters on the Beach
9.0
1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA
Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews
Kathryn Stuart: When Trevor lived in Santa Monica, this was our place. A great, calm setting with soft, live music right on the beach. Relax in the comfy seating and sip on some great wine!
Lydia Ammosova: The lobby (with sofas to melt into & saucy live jazz piano music after dark) still remains one of the best places for a romantical rendezvous in this town. Toast with a Kir Royal~they do it gorgeous!
Jen Stolp: Very friendly staff and excellent service at the bar. Live music at sunset in the lobby.
10. Pacific Park
8.3
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
Amusement Park · Downtown Santa Monica · 45 tips and reviews
KCRW: Make your KCRW Concert Series experience a full day by using your Fringe Benefits Card at Pacific Park! Ride all day and dance all night! Fun!
Pacific Park: What's better than a free concert, especially when it's on the beach at sunset? The concerts will be every Thursday night, starting July 5 and ending Sept. 6. Read more.
Kc Mueller: Musicians performing at the park
Henie Reisinger: Fresh flowers and live music!
Michele Christensen: This is a beautiful farmers market that features live music on Sundays. In addition to produce, Main St shops also sell their wares. Prepared food options include tamales, raw, salad and noodles.
ToryBurch: A foodie paradise that stretches for blocks - you can find the freshest fruits and vegetables here as well as baked goods, dried fruits and fresh flowers. Check website for times and locations.
13. Santa Monica State Beach
9.5
1432 Palisades Beach Rd (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 334 tips and reviews
Vanessa Cardona: The lovley walk you have on the pier and amazing art and street performances. Pacific Park is super fun for the whole family.
Lilith Fury: It's a beautiful beach, & the boardwalk is fun. You have the promenade 3 blocks away. Theres concerts during the summer. It's all around great. Its crowded, but so what? its a beach. deal with it.
Fernando Sosa: Tiene un muelle lleno de artistas callejeros de gran calidad
tiffany srisook: Americanos are good but be aware the eclectic music performances can leave you impressed or confused. Overall a really cute find.
Jade Thomas: I come here to study, my normal is yogurt, an ice blended mocha, and a cranberry juice. Cute hipster place. Live music. Cool hangout. Nice people.
Eve Landis: AA meeting every morning! Place is eclectic for me!