What's New in Santa Monica Santa Monica is a city in motion. Stay up to date with what's new in town including dining and nightlife, events and attractions, hotel news and shopping.
Dining & Nightlife
1355 Ocean Ave
(310) 576-3474
Brought to you by the owners of Blue Plate, Blue Plate Oysterette offers a wide variety of seafood favorites and raw bar.
3110 Main St
(310) 399-4800
Formerly Hidden restaurant, Caché offers a casual atmosphere showcasing a market-based menu by award-winning local chef Josiah Citrin.
1301 Ocean Ave
(310) 394-2791
Newly renovated Hotel Shangri-la has opened its first restaurant, with a menu designed by executive chef Dakota Weiss featuring local organic food served in decidedly new ways. With an ocean view, curved bar and mahogany furniture, the setting is reminiscent of a 1920s luxury ocean liner, allowing diners to voyage to a different era.
129 Broadway
The Fifth Amendment Alehouse offers twenty international and domestic craft beers on tap and over 40 craft bottled beers while featuring all of the top games on TV, from football to soccer to basketball to golf. 1733 Ocean Ave
(310) 434-9509
Chef Jean Francois Meteigner, who owns and operates La Cachette in Century City, has leased a space in Santa Monica where he will be opening the LC Bistro version of La Cachette this summer. Diners can expect La Cachette-inspired dishes such as Calamari Salad with Bell Pepper and Korean Red Chilies, and Carpaccio of Organic Beet with Avocado, Lemon, California Olive Oil and Crispy Raviolinis.
2000 Main St
(310) 396-9145
Main Street’s newest restaurant delivers all the usual favorites with a hip, eclectic twist. Whether it’s coffee and pastries in the morning, grab-and-go sushi for lunch, or a leisurely al fresco dinner of made-to-order pizza paired with California wine, this place has something for everyone.
2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 123
(310) 581-2901
A pioneer of the environmental and organic restaurant movements, this revolutionary pizza place will be opening its fifth California location in Santa Monica in June. Pizza Fusion offers up gourmet, organic pizzas, salads, beers, wines and more – all with a social conscience.
104 Santa Monica Blvd
(310) 393-7693
There’s a new place for wine lovers to convene in Downtown Santa Monica. Patrons can consult the staff, make their own way through one of the signature Tasting Tours, or order wine by the glass to pair with small dishes.
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Events & Attractions
1550 lot, north of Santa Monica Pier
October 16 - December 20, 2009
Santa Monica welcomes the return of Cirque du Soleil for its performance of KOOZA on its 25th anniversary! Ticket holders can take advantage of specials being offered by local businesses. Back to top
Hotel News
(310) 899-4040
1700 Ocean Ave
Blow, the New York Blow Dry Bar, is headed West with its self-titled hair care line and proprietary blow out now exclusively available in the newly renovated eco-friendly Ocean Spa & Fitness at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Loews will be the first full-service salon in the state of California staffed with Blow Hair Care products.
1910 Ocean Way
(310) 581-5533
The new spa at oceanfront Hotel Casa Del Mar offers an innovative spa experience for every budget and interest. Spa traditionalists can enjoy a facial or massage above the ocean in one of their poolside cabanas and personal trainers are on hand for a guided run along Santa Monica Beach.
1111 2nd St
(310) 394-5454
The Huntley Santa Monica Beach has completed the final phase of their modern 5,000 square feet of event space, creating the ideal setting for executive retreats and intimate social gatherings including receptions and high-level conferences. Three distinct venues offer understated luxury that is equal parts inviting and vibrant, making it the ideal choice for meetings and stylish private parties ranging from 12 to 125 people.
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Shopping & Lifestyle
1310 11th St
(310) 434-3200
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage has announced their 2009-2010 programming for their 2nd season. The 2009-2010 season of this intimate, state-of-the-art theatre spans 81 performances, between Sept. 2009 and May 2010, and includes Broadway and theatre, as well as the return of chamber music, jazz, world music, baroque, dance, opera; and family and educational programs.
2425 Olympic Blvd, Suite 650E
(310) 398-2500
The Museum of Flying, scheduled to open in Spring 2010, will place heavy emphasis on Douglas Aircraft and the history of the Santa Monica Airport. Key features to the new museum will be an extensive exhibit on the famous Douglas World Cruisers, interactive exhibits, video kiosks, and a theatre are also planned. Learn more at our Museums in Santa Monica page.
601 Santa Monica Blvd
(310) 458-8600
Opening in late 2009, this will be the first museum to display historical information on the art, culture and history of Santa Monica that has been carefully collected and preserved for years by the Santa Monica Historical Society. Interactive state-of-the-art exhibits will include a virtual roller coaster and a "Then and Now" touch screen map of Santa Monica. Learn more at our Museums in Santa Monica page.
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