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Santa Monica

Anchoring the Westside of Los Angeles County, Santa Monica is a beachfront city popular with tourists for its expansive beach and its famous pier, which are among the most popular coastal attractions in Southern California. Within the city, visitors will find a number of urban shopping districts and plenty of restaurants and nightlife.

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  1. Eat

    Bay Cities Italian Deli

    Some of the best sandwiches on the west side. There will be a long wait during peak hours, so browse the authentic Italian market after you take your number, or go online, view the menu, and call in your order in advance.

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    Chaumont

    Upscale bakery and café offering a variety of pastries and a few light meals, with astoundingly good vegan options.

    Mon–Wed 7:30AM–3PM, Thu–Sun 7:30AM–3PM

  3. Eat

    El Cholo

    A Los Angeles institution and this Santa Monica branch offers great margaritas and wonderful traditional Mexican food. The green corn tamales, available from May to October each year, are a specialty.

  4. Eat

    LA Puglia

    Southern Italian food in an elegant atmosphere. Vegan options available.

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    Melisse

    Also featuring organic, locally grown produce and two tasting menus (including a vegetarian version), Melisse is Chef Josiah Citrin latest world class restaurant. The food is outstanding and gets the highest marks in Zagat and Michelin.

    $100 per person at a minimum

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    Michael's

    Along with Chez Panisse in Berkeley, lead the nouvelle cuisine movement. Using fresh vegetables from the Santa Monica Farmer's Market, locally caught fish and excellent meats every dish is sublime. While not cheap, a meal at Michael's does not disappoint.

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    Rae's Restaurant

    Cheap, hearty diner food. Breakfast and lunch only. Quentin Tarantino fans may recognize the interior from Reservoir Dogs, or the exterior from True Romance.

    Daily 6:30AM-4PM

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    Snug Harbor

    A great breakfast place! A small "hole in the wall" with a relaxed atmosphere and competent service, you'll find many locals trying to wake up on Saturdays and Sundays. Offering up traditional bacon and eggs with a twist the food is fresh and good. Meat lovers should try Uncle Zeke's scramble.

    6AM-3PM

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    Solidarity Restaurant

    Authentic Polish food can be found on Lincoln with a signature dish of roast duck. They have a fantastic outdoor patio in the back where you can get a great vodka martini.

  10. Eat

    Tacos Por Favor

    Fresh, cooked to order Mexican food in a taqueria atmosphere. It features good tacos and an excellent chicken mole burrito. Don't miss the pickled carrots and jalepeños in the salsa bar.

    Mon-Sat 8AM-8PM, closed Sundays

  11. Eat

    The Lobster

    One of the few restaurants in Santa Monica that has a view of the Pacific Ocean. The Lobster provides good seafood dishes, great cocktails and a little bit of a scene. While a little noisy and on the expensive side (from $120 for two with alcohol), the food, fun and view can make it worthwhile.

  12. Eat

    The Penthouse

    A rooftop Santa Monica restaurant located on the 18th floor of The Huntley Hotel. Offers a bar and lounge and panoramic ocean views. Menu features contemporary American cuisine with global influences from Asia and Brazil. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 7PM. Also available for private events.

  13. Eat

    Bagel Nosh Deli

    Serving breakfast, lunch, and hand-rolled bagels since 1978.

    Mon-Fri 6:30AM-2:30PM, Sat Sun 7:30AM-3PM

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    Layla Bagels

    Sourdough bagels with fun toppings.

    7AM–2:30PM daily