Santa Monica Hotels * Los Angeles Beach Hotel














 


The unique history of this Art Deco hotel in Santa Monica California includes a wide variety of activities in the Los Angeles and Santa Monica Pier area.

SANTA MONICA PLACE
Opening August 6, 2010
Broadway and Third Street
(310) 394-5451

After a highly-anticipated two-year extensive redevelopment, the Santa Monica Place is celebrating it's Grand Opening on August 6th! The Santa Monica Place is a one-of-a-kind open-air retail and dining destination with a fresh, modern design, marquee retailers and sun-dappled walkways - all topped by an indoor/outdoor rooftop Dining Deck with great ocean views. New retailers and restaurants include Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Kitson, Burberry, XINO Restaurant & Lounge and La Sandia.

For the Grand Opening Celebration Enjoy a traditional ribbon-cutting, join KCRW DJ/Music Director Jason Bentley for this incredible, musical, beach-inspired celebration – with a special live performance by The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers-LXD, catch the The Mannequin Collective Aug. 6-22, stop by special retailer hosted-events throughout the day and the weekend and much more! For more information and a list of retailers, visit SantaMonicaPlace.com

26TH ANNUAL TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES
Date(s): 07/08/2010 - 09/02/2010
Recurring weekly on Thursday
Times: 7pm
Location: Santa Monica Pier
Phone: (310) 458-8900
Admission: Free
Visit Website: http://www.santamonicapier.org/twilight/
The 26th Annual Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series. Enjoy free concerts ever Thursday night at 7pm July through September 2010.

Glow
Santa Monica's signature dawn-to-dusk art event is scheduled for September 25, 2010.

The Broad Stage Enjoy an evening of theatre, music and more. Visit www.thebroadstage.com for performance information.

Ongoing Events:

For More Information:
www.santamonica.com/events-calendar

Must Dos in Santa Monica: 
• Third Street Promenade: www.thirdstreetpromenade.org
• Santa Monica Pier: www.santamonicapier.org
• A Santa Monica kid’s walk through the Children’s Nature Institute:   www.childrensnatureinstitute.org
• Body surfing at Santa Monica State Beach: www.santamonica.com
• Rent bikes and ride up to Malibu: www.santamonica.com
• Shopping on Montana: www.montanaave.com

Fun to Do/See in Santa Monica: 
• Turtle racing at Brennan’s
• Orange pancakes at Cora’s Coffee Shoppe
• Star-spotting…and roasted peanuts…at Chez Jay’s
• Roquefort burgers and sweet potato fries at Father’s Office
• Flights of micro beers at Library Alehouse
• World-class views at The Lobster
• Sunday morning omelets at the Omelet Parlor
• Sunday nights at Renee’s
• Intimate dinners with perfect wine at Rustic Canyon
• A pint of Guinness at Ye Olde Kings Head British pub
• Poetry night at Temple Bar
• Captain Ron at the Galley
• Pierogis at Warszawa
• Dancing at the Hideout
• Patio dining at the World Café
• People-watching at Zanzibar

(Somewhat) Nearby: 
• Visit either the newly renovated Getty Villa Malibu on PCH (which originally housed J. Paul Getty’s private collection, and today is dedicated exclusively to ancient Greek & Roman art treasures) or the magnificent Getty Center in Brentwood to enjoy beautiful architecture, astounding views and world-class exhibits: www.getty.edu/museum
Getty Villa in Malibu: 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA.
Getty Center: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California 90049
• Rodeo Drive: Shop like a movie star on Beverly Hills’ most famous, most prestigious shopping street: www.beverlyhillsbehere.com
• Hollywood Blvd.: Relive Hollywood’s golden days on one of the most famous streets in the world. Enjoy such sights as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland and the Kodak Theatre (home of the Academy Awards), the Capitol Records Building, the Jimmy Kimmel Show, and much more: www.hollywoodbid.org
• The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, was designed by Frank Gehry and is a cultural landmark in the city. If you have a chance, check out the hall for its beautiful aesthetics or purchase tickets for a concert. www.disneyconcerthall.com 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

GETTING IN AND AROUND TOWN
LAX Airport to/from Hotel
Public Transportation
 The Santa Monica Big Blue Bus offers transportation between LAX and Santa Monica on Bus Line 3 and Rapid 3. For detailed route information, please visit www.BigBlueBus.com.

Shared Ride Vans Two authorized shared ride van services LAX and Southern California -- Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle. For further information or to make reservations, please visit www.PrimetimeShuttle.com or www.SuperShuttle.com.

Taxis
Taxi service is also available at LAX. For a list of authorized taxi companies, please visit www.LAWA.org. Ride arrangements can also be made by contacting the concierge.

By Foot
The Georgian Hotel is centrally located in Downtown Santa Monica, just a short walk from the famous Third Street Promenade which boasts shopping, casual to fine dining, and movie theaters. The Santa Monica Pier and beaches are all also within walking distance. For information on the City of Santa Monica's WALK Santa Monica program, please visit www01.smgov.net for tips and walk routes.

By Bike
Santa Monica encourages visitors and locals alike to enjoy the town on a bike! For information on Santa Monica's BIKE Santa Monica program, as well as bike route maps, etiquette and safety tips, please visit: www01.smgov.net

Click Here for more information on bike rentals.

By Public Transportation
Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus offers 18 lines serving locally as well as to/from neighboring cities. For more information on bus line routes, schedules and maps, please visit www.BigBlueBus.com.

Visitor Attractions
For information about local attractions and visitor information, please visit the following websites:
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau
City of Santa Monica