Lots of bars along the main drag to grab drinks outside including Ricks Tavern, June Shine and the Galley! One of our first dates was at the Jameson Pub!
Shopping and restaurants in North Santa Monica. R&D kitchen and Courtyard kitchen are great food options. Forma has excellent pastas and Fathers Office for a great burger.
The cool area of Venice! Awesome shopping and food! Roosterfish has great drinks! Gjelina and Gjelina Takeaway (GTA) have great food. Blue Bottle and Intelligentsia for coffee.
Walking distance from many of the hotels! Chez Jay is an EXCELLENT dive bar loved by the McCormicks and all the locals! 1212 is good for large groups and happy hour. The fairmont hotel has Fig restaurant which is great. Other great places to eat at The Misfit, Water Grille, Sushi Roku, Blue Plate Oysterette.