Have you ever wanted to get the inside scope on Santa Monica straight from the locals, like who serves up the best cup of coffee or where the local surfers get their gear? Every year, Buy Local Santa Monica – a campaign created to support local businesses to raise awareness of the benefits of choosing local first – provides a breakdown of the best in Santa Monica hotels, shopping, dining and more voted on by residents, employees and visitors.
2020 Winners
Browse a list of some of the most loved Santa Monica businesses that the locals can’t live without and that you should definitely check out during your next visit! For a complete list of 2020 Most Loved businesses, check the Buy Local Santa Monica page.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Bar or Lounge:
West 4th + Jane
Breakfast/Brunch Spot:
Huckleberry Café & Bakery
Frozen Desserts Shop:
Dolcenero Gelato
Coffee Bar:
Dogtown Coffee
Happy Hour:
FIG
Outdoor Dining Spot:
Back on the Beach
Restaurant:
Dagwood’s
Surf/Skate/Bike Shop:
Helen’s Cycles
Fitness Studio/Gym:
TriFitLA
Clothing Boutique:
JANE
Jewelry/Home Accessories/Gift Shop:
Heist Jewelry
Business in Downtown Santa Monica:
Radiance Wellness Spa
Business on Main Street:
PilateSmith
Business on Montana Avenue:
Number One Beauty Center
Business on Pico Boulevard:
Gilbert’s El Indio
Business on Santa Monica Pier:
The Lobster
Kid-Friendly Attraction/Store:
Cayton Children’s Museum
New Business:
Tribe Pilates
Business for Pets:
Paws & Effect
Business for Pampering:
Burke Williams Spa
Santa Monica Farmers Market Farmer:
Murray Family Farms
Vintage/Resale/Thrift Shop:
Assistance League of Santa Monica
The Most Loved Santa Monica Contest is sponsored by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., Main Street Business Improvement Association, Montana Avenue Merchants Association, Pico Improvement Organization, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism and Santa Monica Pier Corporation in partnership with the Santa Monica Daily Press and the City of Santa Monica.
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