I have stayed there. It is a typical Marriott courtyard hotel. Clean, basic rooms good service. The restaurant there isn't much to speak of but Santa Monica is restaurant heaven so that is not a problem.
We will be taking the same E line from Santa Monica to the RU game at the Coliseum.
staying with my sister and I'll use this to spend time with family too
We should coordinate taking the E line from Santa Monica to the Coliseum.
ThanksIf people are going to be staying in Santa Monica ... the hidden gem bar/restaurant in the area is Ye Olde King's Head british pub. It's right in the middle of everything and it was the inspiration for the Regal Beagle in the show Three's Company (45 years ago).
If people are going to be staying in Santa Monica ... the hidden gem bar/restaurant in the area is Ye Olde King's Head british pub. It's right in the middle of everything and it was the inspiration for the Regal Beagle in the show Three's Company (45 years ago).
Been to a few games at the Coliseum. We basically "tailgated" in and around the campus buildings. So can't get your car in there, but they allow folks to post up and pre-game. This was 8-9 years ago though, so may have changed.
I could introduce you to my nephew out there but in his neighborhood- Red would not be the choice of color to wear. lol
He is out now but his Dad was one of the leaders that actually worked to bring both "colors" together in the late 90's when the other much nastier gangs started coming into town.
Yes, as the story goes (or at least went 15 years ago) ... the Regal Beagle was modeled after a combination of two Santa Monica bars ... Chez Jay and Ye Olde King's Head. Supposedly, both were popular spots with show writers. I've been in both many times in my life (I had lunch at Ye Olde King's Head almost every Sunday for two years when I lived in the area) and the restaurant area of Ye Olde King's Head (in 2005) was a fairly close resemblence to the set that was used on the TV show in the late 70s. From the photos on their website, they've renovated the restaurant portion and it looks nicer than it did 15 years ago. The bar side of the building still looks exactly like the dive (a good dive) it was back then.
Venice Beach is one beach town south of Santa Monica. Can I take @RUScrew85 down there to check out the sights? Quite the lively scene down there. Used to be a muscle beach, now there is naked female fighting.
I’m currently living there during the week for a few months for work. I walk through there twice a day. Can’t believe I missed it but not surprised. She’s been quite wound up when I’ve seen her.
She looks like she is in pretty good shaped. Watched it with the Mrs, and she said we are NOT going to Venice Beach if we take the trip. LOL.
That is just the actual "beach" you are looking at. Venice Beach is actually a very popular neighborhood in LA off the beach, especially for young people. It is home for many good restaurants, including two Italian restaurants I have visited in the last month.
I'm gonna have to sneak out while Mrs is sleeping!
In Santa Monica, Shutters and Hotel Casa Del Mar are both great as is the Viceroy. For those seeking more budget conscience pricing, consider Courtyard, Hampton Inn, and Shore Hotel.
What restaurants do you recommend? Abbot Kinney and Rose Ave areas definitely seem nice. I tried Board and Brew and loved it. First time in a self service brew pub and sushi was excellent.
Not exactly "nice" restaurants, but I would check out the Venice Whaler at the end of Washington. Food is ok but it's more about the view and the atmosphere.
There are some really good ones in SM. On the pricier side is Water Grill, Blue Plate Oysterette and Misfit Bar. On more moderate side would be Lokl Haus, Urban Skillet and Pita House.
Love Water Grill. If you wanna go fancy, Tar & Roses and The Lobster are pretty good too, if my memory serves. Haven't lived there in 7 years, so I'm sure it's changed quite a bit.
The Viceroy used to have a great night time bar scene. That was a decade ago so I don't know if it still does.
Recently had dinner at 2 Italian restaurants that were very good. Barrique and Scopa. If you want a steak place, Charcoal is very good.
