Marelle

Steps away from the beach, this hotel lobby restaurant by native Santa Monica chef Raphael Lunetta (Lunetta All Day) serves a seasonally driven, quintessentially Californian bill of fare designed to please crowds. For most people, however, the Tulum-inspired interiors and breezy outdoor patio are the main draw. Another point of interest is the marine-inspired cocktail menu, which includes a cocktail—the vodka-based Star of the Sea—served in an adorable martini glass crafted from an actual seashell.