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Santa Monica Tourist Attractions, Things to Do and See near Hotel Carmel
Our Location
Hotel Carmel is located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica at Second Street and Broadway in the Bayside Business District. We are one short block from the beach—visible from the hotel’s exterior--and Santa Monica Pier. Hotel Carmel is situated across the street from newly reopened Santa Monica Place, which is billed as one of the premier shopping centers in America. The hotel is adjacent to world renowned Third Street Promenade—four blocks of the most haute cuisine, chic restaurants, shops, street artists and musicians LA has to offer. We are also minutes away from Palisades Park on the Santa Monica Pier with its many diverse carnival rides, games, food pavilions and other attractions. All this is within easy walking distance from the hotel. In fact, Hotel Carmel is unparalleled among Southern California beach hotels in its amazing accessibility to spectacular surf and sand as well as city attractions.
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Santa Monica Beach—gracing the California coastline, this sun-kissed, vibrant beach immortalized by The Beach Boys is emblematic of Southern California. And Santa Monica Beach is only a short scenic drive down the coast from Malibu where celebrity sightings are common.
Santa Monica Place--shoppers browse and dine in this modern, airy upscale mall while gazing at breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Mountains and Santa Monica Pier through floor-to-ceiling walls of glass. The mall also offers complimentary yoga and dance classes in addition to live music and other events.
Santa Monica Pier-- unmatched in its beach-city resort charm and mesmerizing panoramic views of the coastline, the pier boasts its world famous Ferris wheel rising 120 feet above the ocean, as well as The Merry-Go-Round, an antique carousel “landmark”. Also contributing to the pier’s local color are diverse shops, restaurants, performing stages and free concerts. Sports fishing and boating are seasonally available.
Third Street Promenade --which has become L.A's "avenue of what's happening now"-- features some of the best and newest restaurants and entertainment on the Westside, including multi- cinemas, trendy boutiques, clubs offering jazz, rock and dance, nationally famous comedy clubs, theater and hip nightlife. Even a walk down the promenade is a fun experience replete with street artists, jugglers, clowns, magicians and modern day minstrels.
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