Hidden gems: places in Santa Monica

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Santa Monica. Ratings are based from 141 places in the city.

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DMN8 - Ocean Park (Beachside)
Gym
👍👍 I LOVE DMN8! Not sure what Edwin is talking about but he and his bad vibes need to be cancelled. 0/5 stars for Edwin. The people at DMN8 are very kind and do a lot for the community like toy and clothing drives. You feel great working out outdoors in the sun and it has the best view of any gym I’ve...
5.00 (81 reviews)
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Oak Park - The Home of CrossFit Los Angeles
Gym
👍👍 Loved this gym the trainers were very nice and down to earth would d go back
5.00 (68 reviews)
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Show Up Fitness
Personal trainer
👍👍 Received amazing coaching from Ben! He knows what he's doing. Excellent workouts and I found our talks super motivating. I would absolutely recommend - the dude is a pro.
5.00 (57 reviews)
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Beach Yoga SoCal
Yoga studio
👍👍 In A Nutshell: -Beach Yoga SoCal provides daily yoga classes in the morning & evenings. -I really enjoyed doing yoga on the beach during the sunset. -The cool ocean breeze, the smells of the sea, the sound of the waves & the soft sand give another dimension to your standard yoga class. -The class s...
5.00 (48 reviews)
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MuDo Integrated Martial Art
Martial arts school
5.00 (43 reviews)
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Blue Republic CrossFit Gym
Gym
Modest gym offering CrossFit classes in a spacious building with a separate weightlifting room.
5.00 (43 reviews)
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Joe Kyoto
Coffee shop
👍👍 Really nice iced coffee stand with match and ice tea ! I give it a 10/10, make a stop here if you’re walking by!
5.00 (41 reviews)
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MC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club
Martial arts school
👍👍 Although I have not trained at MC BJJ Club in Santa Monica, I have studied the martial arts elsewhere for over 16 years and have read a lot of martial arts texts over the years and, therefore, would venture to say that I am intimately acquainted with the rare qualities that truly distinguish a quali...
5.00 (35 reviews)
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Training Mate Santa Monica
Fitness center
👍👍 First class back in the studio in a year felt so great!!! I had never taken Jade’s class before and she totally kicked my butt while making us crack up throughout....also loved her throwback playlist so much. Really excited indoor classes are back and the training mate staff continues to make us fe...
5.00 (28 reviews)
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Endless Noise Coffee + Vinyl
Coffee shop
👍👍 I absolutely love Endless Noise! The record collection is superb and the coffee is amazing! My favorite is the Turkish latte and the baristas are so kind and attentive! Music is always playing and it makes for a great start to your morning.
5.00 (28 reviews)
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Functional Patterns Santa Monica
Physical fitness program
👍👍 Hands down the best training I’ve ever had in my entire life! The team at FP Santa Monica are true masters of their craft. Their knowledge and guidance has helped me improve my quality of life across the board. I’m so much more aware of my body and my overall habits in general. I’ll never train anyw...
5.00 (27 reviews)
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The Study
Personal trainer
👍👍 My first time in the gym and the space was so cool!! In addition to the big indoor gym area it has a nice turf space with a sled and a tire. I can't say enough great things about the trainer (Manny) - he listened intently to my goals and challenges, and built an outstanding session for me, as well a...
5.00 (25 reviews)
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Santa Monica Striking
Martial arts school
👍👍 Dean and Lance are amazing teachers to both beginners and intermediates. When I started going to Santa Monica Striking I learnt a lot about the fundamentals of Muay Thai. The classes are a great work out and I felt very comfortable training in their environment!
5.00 (25 reviews)
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Jessica Forbes, Private Yoga Santa Monica
Yoga instructor
5.00 (22 reviews)
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Precision Personal Training | Santa Monica
Personal trainer
5.00 (15 reviews)
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The Boxing Fitness Academy
Physical fitness program
👍👍 The Box N Burn Academy is a phenomenal course. I recommend this course to anybody going into the Boxing fitness industry or somebody wanting to get back into boxing. Tony and Glenn do an excellent job of teaching the boxing fundamentals to set you up for future success in the boxing industry. Box N...
5.00 (13 reviews)
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FIT HIT Santa Monica
Self defense school
👍👍 Paige does an amazing job showing self-defense techniques that can help anyone feel safe. I love the class because it makes me feel empowered knowing how to protect myself in an emergency. Paige is professional, always on time, and willing to answer questions. I would recommend this as a great work...
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Ocean Front Green
Park
👍👍 There is an amazing group of people to meet on The Green on every Sunday afternoon to acro, yoga, cheer, handstand, dance, climb, and exercise together.
5.00 (9 reviews)
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LIFT Society
Physical fitness program
5.00 (9 reviews)
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