The unique history of this Art Deco hotel in Santa Monica California includes a wide variety of activities in the Los Angeles and Santa Monica Pier area.

July 19, 2008. Glow is a unique all night event that will feature installations, performances and multi-media art projects by artists from four countries. From dusk to dawn, experience the beach, Pier and Palisades Park through the eyes and minds of artists – join us for Glow www.glowsantamonica.org. 7 pm to 7 am, free to the public.

Must Dos in Santa Monica: 
• Third Street Promenade: www.thirdstreetpromenade.org
• Santa Monica Pier: www.santamonicapier.org
• A Santa Monica kid’s walk through the Children’s Nature Institute: www.childrensnatureinstitute.org
• Body surfing at Santa Monica State Beach: www.santamonica.com
• Rent bikes and ride up to Malibu: www.santamonica.com
• Shopping on Montana: www.montanaave.com

Fun to Do/See in Santa Monica: 
• Turtle racing at Brennan’s
• Orange pancakes at Cora’s Coffee Shoppe
• Star-spotting…and roasted peanuts…at Chez Jay’s
• Roquefort burgers and sweet potato fries at Father’s Office
• Flights of micro beers at Library Alehouse
• World-class views at The Lobster
• Sunday morning omelets at the Omelet Parlor
• Sunday nights at Renee’s
• Intimate dinners with perfect wine at Rustic Canyon
• A pint of Guinness at Ye Olde Kings Head British pub
• Poetry night at Temple Bar
• Captain Ron at the Galley
• Pierogis at Warszawa
• Dancing at the Hideout
• Patio dining at the World Café
• People-watching at Zanzibar

(Somewhat) Nearby: 
• Visit either the newly renovated Getty Villa Malibu on PCH (which originally housed J. Paul Getty’s private collection, and today is dedicated exclusively to ancient Greek & Roman art treasures) or the magnificent Getty Center in Brentwood to enjoy beautiful architecture, astounding views and world-class exhibits: www.getty.edu/museum
Getty Villa in Malibu: 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA.
Getty Center: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California 90049
• Rodeo Drive: Shop like a movie star on Beverly Hills’ most famous, most prestigious shopping street: www.beverlyhillsbehere.com
• Hollywood Blvd.: Relive Hollywood’s golden days on one of the most famous streets in the world. Enjoy such sights as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland and the Kodak Theatre (home of the Academy Awards), the Capitol Records Building, the Jimmy Kimmel Show, and much more: www.hollywoodbid.org
• The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, was designed by Frank Gehry and is a cultural landmark in the city. If you have a chance, check out the hall for its beautiful aesthetics or purchase tickets for a concert. www.disneyconcerthall.com 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012