Most Loved Winners!

Congratulations to all the Most Loved 2025 Winners! To check out the top 3 in each category, check out this year's magazine!

Check the amazing stories from some of our Most Loved Winners!

Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal

Honored to be recognized for client service and civic involvement, our boutique Santa Monica law firm has served real estate clients since 1985. From successful project representation to dedicated volunteerism, our attorneys proudly support local nonprofits and civic initiatives while helping client

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Engel & Volker

Redefining Luxury: The Engel & Völkers Santa Monica Experience At Engel & Völkers Santa Monica, luxury transcends mere price tags. For this global real estate powerhouse, true luxury manifests in meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive client care. Principal Broker Sandra Miller, who has faithfully served the Santa Monica community for two

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Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente: Proud to serve the Santa Monica community Kaiser Permanente Santa Monica Medical Offices is proud to be recognized as one of Santa Monica’s Most Loved businesses. This honor reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable health care to the Santa Monica community. Since opening Kaiser Permanente Santa

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Animal Kingdom

Locally owned and operated, Animal Kingdom SM is the nuts and bolts of Santa Monica pet stores, offering the best dog daycare in town, skilled groomers for your dogs and cats grooming needs and one of the most thoughtfully curated assortment of dog and cat products.

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Good Body Pilates

Good Body Pilates, we believe in the power of movement to transform your body and mind. Pilates strengthens your core, improves posture, reduces stress, and increases flexibility, so you can feel strong, balanced, and energized doing what you love outside the studio, too.Book your first class today

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LiveWell Dentristry

Santa Monica LiveWell Dentistry, led by Dr. Khanideh and Dr. Pouyan, is dedicated to excellence in dental care through a holistic approach to oral health. Their philosophy emphasizes both treatment and education, ensuring patients’ well-being between visits. At the heart of their practice is a deep understanding of patient needs.

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Andrea White Pilates

We’re honored to be a Most Loved Santa Monica finalist five years running! Our inclusive, neighborhood studio builds strength, confidence, and connection. Community is at our core, and the bonds formed here mean everything. Thank you Santa Monica, we look forward to many more years together!

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Stokes Auto Service

Hello Santa Monica. Thank you so much for recognizing our heartfelt efforts here at Stokes Tire Service once again! We are today now on our fiftieth year. Same store, many, many great employees. They give their best to you, six days a week. We still give old school customer service

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Jakle Alexander & Patton

Jakle, Alexander & Patton, LLP is a boutique Trusts & Estates law firm founded in Santa Monica. Each of us is involved in various Santa Monica nonprofits and the Santa Monica Bar Association. We’re thrilled to have the support of our clients, friends, and local community. We love Santa Monica!

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Winners List

Automotive

Auto Dealership

Toyota Santa Monica
Lexus Santa Monica
Santa Monica BMW

Car Wash

Lincoln Car Wash
Bonus Car Wash
Santa Monica Car Wash

Tires & Auto Parts/Repair Service

Stokes Tire Service
Santa Monica Motors
Joy Automotives

Fitness

Circuit/Crossfit/Martial Arts Studio

Blue Republic
Santa Monica Striking
Circuit Works

Full Service Gym

Trifit LA
John Reed
Santa Monica YMCA

Pilates Studio

Good Body Pilates
Andrea White
Love for Pilates

Yoga Studio

Santa Monica Yoga
Hot 8 Yoga
Sweat Yoga

Food and Drinks

Bakery/Doughnut Shop

Sidecar Donuts
DK Donuts
Petit Grain Boulangerie

Bar and Lounge

Santa Monica Brew Works
Tavern on Main
O'Briens

Bar/Restaurant to Catch a Game

Santa Monica Brew Works
Jameson's
Big Dean's

Bar/Restaurent With a View

Élephante
The Lobster
The Penthouse

Breakfast/Brunch

Huckleberry
Lazy Daisy
Kafe K

Burgers

Father's Office
Heavy Handed
Hiho Burger

Catering/Event Service

Santa Monica Picnic Co
Thyme Cafe
Vucacious Catering

Chinese

Dan Modern Chinese
Mandarin Chinese & Japanese
Chinois on Main

Coffee Shop/Tea Shop

Buena Vida Tea Bar and Garden
Cafe Luxxe
Kavahana

Family Dining

Gilbert's
Rosti Tuscon Kitchen
Robano

Farmer's Market Farmer/Vendor

Bezian Bakery
Yao Cheng Farm
Lily's Eggs

Fine Dining

Rustic Canyon
Fitoor Santa Monica
Pasjoli

Gourmet Wine List

Wally's Santa Monica
Ester's Wine Shop
Divine Vintage

Happy Hour

Tavern on Main
The Misfit
Jameson's

Ice Cream/Gelato/Frozen Dessert

Dolcenero
Handel's Ice Cream
Rori's Artisanal Creamery

Italian

Forma Restaurat & Cheese Bar
Il Forno
Orto

Juicery

Kreation Kafe & Juicery
Main Squeeze
Juice Crafters

Mexican

Gilbert's
El Cholo
Lares

Outdoor Dining Patio

Lunetta All Day
LouLou Santa Monica
Fia Santa Monica

Pizza

Joe's Pizza
Prime Pizza
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen

Quick and Healthy

Rabano
Kreation Kafe & Juicery
Alfalfa

Ramen

Jinya Ramen
Kai Ramen
Silverlake Ramen

Sandwiches

Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
Bread Head
Bun and Mi

Southeast Asian

Bun and Mi
Cobi's
Rita's Gate of India

Sushi

Noma Sushi
Sugarfish
Brothers Sushi

Vegetarian/Vegan

Thai Vegan
B&T's Deli
Veggie Grill

Waitstaff/Service

The Lobster
Hillstone
The Galley

Weekend Brunch

Lunetta All Day
Fig
The Penthouse

Home Services

Architect

Ralph Mechur Architects
VTBS Architects
Gregory H Ginter

Cabinet Maker/Carpenter

California Closets
VTBS Architects
Gregory H Ginter

Carpet/Upholstery Shop/Cleaning Service

Ye Olde Upholstery Shoppe
Julio's Upholstery

General Contractor

Kanan Construction
Estate Design & Construction
EOL Builders

Heating/Air Services

Westside Heating and Cooling
R&C Heating and Cooling

Home Painting Contractor/Services

Different Strokes Painting
Parrot Painting

Plumbing Services

Enviro Plumbers
Botham Plumbing
Safe Gas Services

Neighborhood Favorites

Airport Related Business

Sling Pilot Academy
Museum of Flying
Santa Monica Flyers

Art/Craft Studio

Still Life Pottery Studio
Paint Lab
ARTime Barro

Business in Downtown Santa Monica

Barnes & Noble
The Gourmandise School
1212 Santa Monica

Business in Midcity

Lovebug and Me Music
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Santa Monica Music Center

Business in Santa Monica Place

Uniqlo
The Gourmandise School
Cayton's Children's Museum

Business on Main Street

Dolcenero
The Pump Station
Blow Me Candle Co.

Business on Montana Ave

Perspire Sauna Studio
Ame Salon
Number One Beauty

Business on Ocean Park Blvd.

Bob's Market
Thyme Cafe
Jyan Issac Bread

Business on Pico Blvd

Good Body Pilates
McCabe's Guitar Shop
Upper West

Business on Santa Monica Pier

The Albright
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Pier Burger

Flower Shop/Nursery/Garden Center

Urban Jungle
Merrihew's Sunset Gardens
Armstrong Nursery

Hotel

Fairmont Miramar
Proper Hotel
The Regent

Independent Business

Printing Palace
In2Deep Diving
The Place to Be

Kids Camp/After School Program

Sandy Days Beach Camp
Kids On Stage
Beth Shir Shalom

Legacy Business (30+ Years)

The Pet Affaire
Homeopathic Pharmacy
Lares

Live Entertainment Venue

Harvelle's
The Crow
Westside Comedy

Local Private School (Any Grade)

Crossroads
New Roads
Beth Shir Shalom

Local Public School (Any Grade)

Santa Monica High School
Roosevelt
Grant Elementary

Music Instructor/Center

Santa Monica Music Center
McCabe's Guitar Shop
Elemental Music

New Business (Opened After Jan 2024)

Kavahana
Petitgrain Boulangerie
Little Bean

Non-Profit Organization

Santa Monica Education Foundation
Meals on Wheels
Boys and Girls Club

Nursery/Day Care Center

The Growing Place
Beth Shir Shalom
Hill and Dale

Senior Center/Senior Living Facility

Brookdale Ocean House
Wellbrook Senior Living
WISE & Healthy Aging

Sustainable/Green Business

Sun, Moon, Rain
Square One Refills
Co-Opportunity Market

Personal Care

Barber

Dean Sarabia- Dean's Barbershop
Jasu Diaz - Pier86
Shanna - Cuttin' Up

Barber Shop

Lincoln Barber
Dean's Barbershop
Pier86 Barbershop

Hair Salon

Âme Salon
Bombshell
Hair Bar

Hair Stylist

Sara Hallajian- Âme Salon
Eric Torres- Bombshell
Adrianna Macias- Adriana Cuts

Holistic Wellness Spa

Perspire Sauna Studio
Next Level Holistic Health
Radiance Wellness Spa

Massage Studio

The Massage Place
The Now
Massage Hubs

Medical/Beauty Spa

Skin Remedies
Cienega Spa
Alchemie Spa

Nail Salon

Pinkies Nail Salon
Bellacures
Laura's Nails

Services

Banking Branch

Wells Fargo Ocean Park
Bank of America
Chase Downtown Santa Monica

Chiropractor

Bay Chiropractor
Prodigy Chiropractor
Val Burton Chiropractic

CPA

Barry Snell
Samuel Moses
Jamie Crute

Dentist/Dental Office

Santa Monica Tooth Doctor
Santa Monica Family Dentistry
Livewell Dentistry

Doctor/Medical Center

UCLA Medical
Kaiser Santa Monica
Pacific Ocean Pediatrics

Dry Cleaner/Tailor/Laundromat

Flair Cleaners
Classy Cleaners
Big Waves Laundromat

Insurance Agent/Broker

Bob Gabriel
Kristi Isaac
Rod Eliassi

Lawyer/Law Office

Jakle, Alexander, & Patton
Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal
Robert Tobias law office

Marketing Agency

Tower 25
Evolution LA

Mental Health Professional

Neurowellness
Teal Foster MFT
Shelley Perce LMFT

Optomotrist

Cooper Optometry
Ocean Park Optometry
Montana Eyes

Pet Grooming or Training

The Pet Affaire
Animal Kingdom
Healthy Spot

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapyWorks
SportsFit Physical Therapy
Sundance Physical Therapy

Real Estate Agent

Ted Winterer
Sandra Miller
Keri White

Real Estate Brokerage

Engel & Völkers
Compass
Coldwell Banker

Tattoo Shop/Piercing Shop

Aesthetic Ambition Piercing & Fine Jewelry
Apollo Tattoo Studio
Cleopatra Tattoo

Travel Services/Tours

Surf City Tours
Santa Monica Conservancy
Walk through Pier History Tour

Veterinarian Office

VCA Main Street
Palms and Paws Veterinary Center
Santa Monica Pet Medical Center

Shopping

Adult Clothing Store

Margaret O'Leary
Texture
Brooke Rodd Boutique

Beauty Store

Number One Beauty
Kiehl's
Larissa Love

Bike Shop/Rental

Ride it Baby Bikes
Helen's Cycles
The Bike Shop

Corner Market/Conveniece Store

Bob's Market
The Farms
Haque's Bodega

Gallery/Art Store

Ten Women Gallery
Bergamot Station
Gallery 612

Gift Store

Lucky Penny General Store
Blow Me Candle Co
Ten Women Gallery

Home Accessories

Brentwood General
Goodies
Interior Define

Home Furniture

Avocado
Hanger
Design Within Reach

Jewelry Store

Yale Jewelers
Curated LA
Aesthetic Ambition

Kid/Baby Clothing/Related Store

Pump Station & Nurtury
Sparklekids
Pink Chicken

Natural Grocery/Food Retailer

Co-Opportunity Santa Monica Market
Whole Foods
Trader Joe's - Pico

Pet Store/Service/Training

Animal Kingdom SM
The Pet Affaire
Love at First Sit

Pharmacy

Ocean Park Pharmacy
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy
Central Compounding Pharmacy

Surf/Skate Shop

Rip City Skates
Intuition Skate Shop
Jack's Surfboards

Vintage/Resale Shop

Assistance League of Santa Monica
Divine Vintage
Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center