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We're getting married & cannot wait to celebrate with you all!
We're getting married & cannot wait to celebrate with you all!

Sara & Evan

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Things To Do

We're truly grateful for our guests traveling to celebrate this special day with us! To make your time more memorable, we've put together a few recommendations below. We hope you explore, relax and love California as much as we do!

Élephante

1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Italian restaurant with ocean views and incredible decor!

Fia Restaurant

2454 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dinner & weekend brunch spot - hidden inside a secret garden within the coastal town of Santa Monica with incredible Italian cuisine. From handmade Cavatelli with seasoned truffles to fresh fish and grilled meat, they have it all.

Birdie G's

2421 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Think of this restaurant as "fancy comfort food" with an incredible industrial aesthetic. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu!

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

631 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Incredible coffee & donuts - especially the huckleberry donut!

Bavel

500 Mateo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Bavel, in Downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District (about 30 min away from our venue and hotel) , is a Middle Eastern restaurant from Chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis. With family roots in Israel, Morocco, Turkey, and Egypt, Ori and Genevieve have always wanted to open a restaurant that showcases the cuisines of their family lineages, bringing together the flavors and dishes they grew up with.

La Purepecha

725 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Amazing casual spot for tacos! Whether you want a breakfast burrito to start the day, or a quick place for lunch - this is it!

Cassia Santa Monica

1314 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Another great dinner spot! Cassia celebrates the fresh, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with quality ingredients from local farmers.

Santa Monica Brew Works

1920 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Santa Monica's First & only brewery - brew local California beers

Alfalfa Coffee

2309 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Great coffee, salads, breakfast burritos and doughnuts!

Tartine

1925 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Right across from The Ambrose Hotel - this beautiful cafe bakes fresh bread everyday along with delicious pastries and coffee.

Erewhon

2800 Willshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

3 minute drive from The Ambrose Hotel - think of this like Whole Foods on another level. Celebrity inspired smoothies, organic cafe for any meal and more for whatever you are feeling on-the-go.

SHOREbar

112 West Channel Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Just blocks away from the venue/hotel blocks, this is a great place to enjoy a nice cocktail by the water!

Venice Beach

Los Angeles, CA

Less than a 20 minute drive from our venue & the hotel blocks! Relax on the beach, walk on the boardwalk and enjoy the beautiful views!

Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Walking distance from Le Merigot, or a 5 minute drive from The Ambrose - the pier has got it all! Amazing food, the beach, and amusement park for whatever mood you are in!

Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Enjoy the sunset at Marina del Rey with a variety of happy hour spots and restaurants on the marina! A lot of water activities including paddle boarding, boat rentals and more all a 20 minute drive away from the hotel blocks!

Malibu Beach

Los Angeles, CA

Less than a 30 minute drive from the hotel blocks! Amazing ocean views, shopping and restaurants in the area

For all the days along the way
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