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Guide to Santa Monica Happy Hour

Happy Hour is a perfect time to explore new places while being friendly on your pocket book. It could be a great place to meet that “special somebody”, especially when you know the right ones to go to.

Santa Monica is a very up-and-coming start-up tech neighbourhood, or “silicon beach”, and there are lots of young professionals going out to blow off some steam after work. Why not join them for a drink?


The Lobster

Happy Hour: 4.30pm – 6.30pm

This restaurant has been a Santa Monica staple for some time now and it doesn’t hurt that that it boasts one of California’s most beautiful sunsets. The bar is separate from the dining room and offers great $6 drinks and a variety of seafood appetizers to try.

Tip: This place gets busy so try to come earlier to get yourself a good spot.

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Red O

Happy Hour: 5pm – 6:30pm

Located right on Ocean Ave. Rick Bayless does it again by opening this Modern Mexican joint right on the beach. Prices are steep so Happy Hour is the perfect time to try their guacamole, tacos and margaritas for half the price.

Tip: Happy Hour even includes the weekend!

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Herringbone

Happy Hour: 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Herringbone is also a newcomer to Ocean Ave. and is run by the famous chef Brian Malarkey. They are offering what they are calling “Oyster Hour” where you can get $1 dollar oysters, $6 dollar cocktails and other yummy appetizers at their new lounge.

Tip: Not a lot of parking in this area so you will have to valet.More info

The Misfit

Happy Hour: open -7pm

Around the block from 3rd. St. Promenade the Misfit is known for its fresh local food from the Santa Monica farmers market and of course their variety of burgers! With their signature cocktails and an outside patio this restaurant is rarely empty. Get half off cocktails for Happy Hour and special lunch discounts for food at the bar until 4pm. Don’t forget your free cookie to go!

Tip: There’s no valet so you have to park in one of the parking structures on 2nd St.More info

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