SaMo Scoop
Downtown
A lively downtown rooftop for sunset drinks, a scene, and whipped eggplant.
A small aquarium under the Pier with local species — as of Oct 2026, regular weekend drop-in hours are paused.
An ungated amusement park on the Pier, with the Pacific Wheel, a coaster, and pay-as-you-go rides.
A free bluff-top park on Ocean Avenue, with bay views and a path from the Pier to Adelaide Drive.
A downtown neighborhood park with a playground, tennis, and basketball, plus the Miles Memorial Playhouse.
A free-to-walk pier with a carousel, rides, fishing, and restaurants — busy, and under construction at the entrance.
A Thursday–Saturday evening lounge at the Fairmont Miramar, with $22 cocktails and a smart-casual door.
An 18th-floor hotel restaurant and bar for the ocean view, cocktails, and a weekday happy hour.
A car-free downtown shopping street of stores, restaurants, and a twice-weekly farmers market.