SCTC 2023 venue is located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica and is only 1 block away from 3rd street Promenade. Downtown Santa Monica and the 3rd Street Promenade are foodie hubs, with many delicious places to eat. From elegant fine dining to casual grab-and-go options, you won’t have to leave the area to find your next favorite meal. Whether you slide into a booth at a quintessential Southern California diner or round the corner for a lesser known dive, you will find that there’s something to satiate every appetite.
Besides the recommended walking distance restaurants that are listed below, we will also have various kinds of food/dessert trucks for lunch and dinner (March 10-12)!! The food trucks will be parked right in front of the Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club!!
Restaurants
T’s Thai Restaurant – $
Thai food – Across the street
Website: http://www.santamonicatsthai.com/
Address: 1215 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Papi Tacos & Churros – $
Mexican food – 2 min walk
Website: http://papitacoschurros.com/
Address: 313 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Chipotle Mexican Grill – $
Mexican food – 3 min walk
Address: 1218 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1212 Santa Monica – $$
New American – 3 min walk
Website: http://1212santamonica.com/
Address: 1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Lemonade Restaurant – $$
Healthy food – 3 min walk
Address: 301 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website: https://lemonadela.com/25743/menu/lunch-dinner#handcrafted-lemonades
California Pizza Kitchen at Santa Monica – $$
Pizza – 3 min walk
Address: 210 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Shake Shack Santa Monica – $$
American – 3 min walk
Address: 501 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Michael’s – $$$
New American – 3 min walk
Website: http://www.michaelssantamonica.com/
Address: 1147 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Cabo Cantina – $$
Mexican food – 4 min walk
Website: http://www.cabocantina.com/
Address: 1240 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Colapasta Restaurant – $$
Italian food – 4 min walk
Website: http://www.colapasta.com/
Address: 1241 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Hillstone – $$$
New American – 4 min walk
Website: http://hillstonerestaurant.com/locations/santamonica/
Address: 202 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tender Greens – $$
Healthy Food – Sandwiches, Soups, and Salads – 5 min walk
Address: 201 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
UOVO – $$ (Yuli’s favorite)
Italian – 6 min walk (Yuli’s favorite)
Address: 1320 2nd St Ste A, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website: uovo.la
Elephante – $$$ (Yuli’s favorite)
Italian – 6 min walk
Address: 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website: elephantela.com
Reservation is required
Cassia – $$$ (Yuli’s favorite)
Southeast Asian food – 8 min walk
Website: http://www.cassiala.com/
Address: 1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Reservation is required
Santa Monica Seafood Market & Café
No-frills spot offering a wide variety of fresh fish alongside an adjacent cafe & oyster bar. – 11 min walk
Website: https://smseafoodmarket.com/
Address:1000 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
Local staple known for its signature overstuffed sandwiches, Italian deli fare & gourmet groceries – 5 min drive
Website: https://www.baycitiesitaliandeli.com/
Address: 1517 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Breakfast,Coffee Shops & Desserts
Demitasse – $
Coffee shop – 2 min walk
Website: http://www.cafedemitasse.com/
Address: 1149 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Vanilla Bake Shop – $
Bakery – 3 min walk
Website: http://www.vanillabakeshop.com/
Address: 512 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee – $$ (Yuli’s favorite)
Donut shop – 6 min walk
Address: 631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website: https://sidecardoughnuts.com/
Dogtown Coffee – North – $
Coffee shop – 6 min walk
Address: 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Website: https://www.dogtowncoffee.com/
Yagul Cafe – $
Serves Coffee, Smoothies and Breakfast- 4 min walk
Address: 530 Wilshire Blvd Suite 107, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website: https://www.yagulcafe.com/
Jinky’s Cafe – $$
Southwestern-influenced breakfasts, plus smoothies & sides – 10 min walk
Address: 1447 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website: jinkys.com
Blue Daisy – $$
Breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including sweet & savory crepes – 10 min walk
Address: 609 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Website: http://www.bluedaisycafe.com/