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This iconic area is home to the famed original Muscle Beach, where Jack LaLanne, Lou Ferrigno, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and other superstar bodybuilders flexed and trained on the outdoor workout equipment. It’s where cyclists, skaters, and skateboarders glide by. It’s also home to the 1909 Santa Monic Pier, the first concrete one on the West Coast that remains a popular fishing spot to this day. It also boasts the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel; and the Looff Hippodrome, a National Historic Landmark that houses a carousel with hand-carved wooden horses.
Your clients will breathe in the invigorating ocean air as a professional guide leads them to three renowned restaurants, where they will be escorted immediately to the best tables in the house to savor a parade of signature dishes at each one, all with complete VIP service.
The venues may include Elephante, which specializes in classic coastal Italian cuisine; Meat on Ocean, a modern steakhouse spotlighting dry-aged premium beef; LouLou, a French-California restaurant with ocean views that’s always a vibe; Orla, the elegant restaurant by acclaimed San Francisco Chef Michael Mina that serves dishes influenced by the Mediterranean and his own Egyptian heritage; and Wally’s, a New American restaurant and gourmet foods emporium featuring 20-foot-high walls of wine bottles that was opened by the founders of the Guess jeans empire.
Our convenient pre-paid price is inclusive of all gratuities and taxes, An optional beverage package is available that provides a specialty cocktail served promptly at each venue.
The Lip Smacking guide will also lead guests to captivating points of interest. They include: the Fairmont Miramar, which was named for the Spanish word for “view of the water,” and was once the private estate of Nevada Senator John Jones who founded Santa Monica in 1875; the second-largest fig tree planted in California 140 years ago that’s now a historic landmark and the perfect spot for a group photo; and Rapp Saloon, the oldest building in Santa Monica and the city’s first brick structure.
It all makes for a memorable time that truly captures the flavor of this beautiful seaside city.
