The Sculpture Foundation, located in the famous Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica., is a private…More foundation that provides sculptures from over 130 artists (valued at over $34 million) to communities throughout the United States and the world. The organization is passionate about providing exhibitions and contemporary landmark public artworks to municipal centers, small towns, state parks and art institutions.</p> <p></p>

Barker Hangar is a event center in Santa Monica and it is a landmark in the area. It is located on the South side of…More the Santa Monica Airport.</p> <p>The center is a large venue where clients can hold all kinds of events.</p> <p>The historic Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport is known as one of Southern California's premier venues for charity, corporate and private events as well as video and film shoots. The high ceilings are 43-feet at the center, providing an arched steel truss over a 150-foot by 234-foot cement floor making it an ideal venue for rehearsals as well.</p> <p>The 35,000 square foot hangar is one of the biggest and venues in Los Angeles making it suited for events as diverse as concerts, retail sales, awards shows, trade shows and gala dinners.</p>

Stretching 3.5 miles, Santa Monica Beach lies between Venice and Malibu and is one of the most popular attractions…More in Los Angeles. In 2008, the American Planning Association bestowed its Great Places in America honor upon Santa Monica Beach. Marriage services are performed here, too.</p> <p>Lifeguards are on duty year-round between sunrise and sunset, and the lifeguard headquarters is open around the clock.</p> <p>A boardwalk runs along the waterfront, as well as the South Bay Bicycle Trail, which stretches for 22 miles. Fishing is open to the public, with no license required. Surfing is also allowed depending on the amount of beach traffic and weather conditions. Volleyball courts are open to the public for no charge, while boogie boards and additional beach equipment is available for rent.</p> <p>Ballplaying is only allowed in permitted areas at Santa Monica Beach. Tents, sleeping and camping are banned, as are glass containers, percussion instruments and vendors. Audible electronic devices cannot be played between 10pm and 8am.</p> <p>In an effort to ensure water quality, Santa Monica has teamed with Heal the Bay, which provides weekly water-quality reports at HealTheBay.org.</p> <p>In addition to the Santa Monica Pier, the beach is also home to the restored Annenberg Community Beach House, which reopened in April 2009. Once owned by Marion Davies, the primary mansion was demolished decades ago, but many of the original guest houses, the swimming pool and the tennis court have been preserved. The pool is open to the public and available for use from 10am to 6pm; the rest of the establishment is open from 8:30am to 8:30pm. Community meetings are often held at the house, and tours are provided as well. The Annenberg Foundation is primarily responsible for the restoration of the landmark.</p>

One of the most popular attractions in Southern California, the Santa Monica Pier draws 4 million tourists, locals…More and fishermen each year. It is home to Pacific Park, route: {:controller=>"listings", :id=>"pacific-park", :action=>"show"} --> (which opened in 1996), the aquarium, the <!-- name: carousel, the Harbor Office, shops, restaurants and bars. The pier also hosts a wide range of activities and events, including the Twilight Dance Series - free concerts held Thursday nights during the summertime.</p> <p>There is no admission to enter the pier, nor is a license needed to fish there. Bikes are allowed, as are leashed dogs, but barbeques are not.</p> <p>Since its original opening on September 9, 1909, the Santa Monica Pier has gone through a variety of incarnations and the property has exchanged hands many times. The Hippodrome, which contains the carousel, was the city's first National Historic Landmark.</p> <p>Examples of the pier's rich history include Popeye, who was fashioned after a pier employee; Muscle Beach, which was originally located just off the pier; Cirque de Soleil, the first U.S. location of which was near the pier; and the first-ever beach-volleyball doubles tournament, which was held at the courts by the pier. Also, the first-ever live TV broadcast of a variety show - the KTLA program "Hoffman's Hayride" - was conducted at the pier.</p> <p>The pier is managed and promoted by the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation, a nonprofit benefit corporation established in 1983.</p>

Fig Santa Monica is located at the beautiful and historic Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows at Ocean Avenue and…More Wilshire. Named for the landmark 123-year-old Moreton Bay Fig tree in front of the hotel, the restaurant's menu uses local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Chef Ray Garcia visits the Santa Monica Farmer's Market looking for ingredients, while Fig's official "forager," Kerry Clasby, travels to farms all over California, looking for the best ingredients. All meats and seafood are purchased from trusted sources that practice natural and sustainable farming.</p> <p>The menu includes such unique entrees as Red Beet Risotto, Seafood Pot, Short Rib and Pancetta Meatloaf and Carrot Pappardelle, made with braised rabbit, peas and mint.</p> <p>The laid-back restaurant has a wine bar and a cheese bar, with specialty cheeses categorized by cow, ewe, goat, blue-veined and stinky. Cheese flights are available.</p> <p>Breakfast is served daily until 11am, with lunch served from 11am - 2pm, Monday through Saturday. Dinner begins at 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday brunch is from 11am - 2pm, featuring $3 tacos, breakfast specialties and lunch entrees.</p>

This well-run hostel is only steps from the Third Street Promenade and the beach. Room rates range from $35 to $50…More per night, and there are several common rooms in which to mingle with other guests. Most guests sleep in bunks, but a few private rooms are also available. There are in-room lockers for luggage, and guests may cook in the large self-service kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances. The management also facilitates trips, games and movie nights in the outdoor lounge area, which has a large projector screen. Interestingly, the game room is an historical landmark that was once Santa Monica City Hall and later a saloon. Reservations online are encouraged as this hostel fills up fast.</p> <p> </p>

This is the second location of the famous Los Angeles landmark restaurant on Western Avenue, originally established…More in 1923. This family owned and operated restaurant serves Mexican food in an open, family atmosphere.</p> <p>The two-story dining room surrounds a fountain illuminated by skylight windows above, in a building reflecting Mexican and Spanish colonial styles. Enchiladas are a specialty here, with several to choose from, including the original Sonora style, blue corn and crabmeat filled. Combination platters match enchiladas with tacos, chile rellenos and tamales. The green corn tamales use fresh corn and are served May through October only. Margaritas are and art form here, with high-end and specialty tequilas available, and the bar and lounge in front offers a comfortable place to gather for a drink.</p>