The Place To Be is a cafe in Santa Monica, California, located at 2510B Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States. Its Google Maps listing shows a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 198 reviews. It is one of 2 coffee shops in our Santa Monica directory. For enquiries, call (310) 399-0743.
How The Place To Be compares in Santa Monica
Our directory lists 2 coffee shops in Santa Monica. Among the 2 listings with Google review counts, The Place To Be is ranked 2 by number of reviews; listings with equal counts share a rank. Its 198 reviews compare with an average of 262.
The average rating among 2 rated coffee shops is 4.60/5. The Place To Be scores 4.4/5, 0.20 points below that average; 1 have a higher rating. To find the best cafe for your visit, compare the rating, review count, distance and opening times together.
These comparisons cover the listings in our directory. Missing ratings and review counts are excluded; they are not treated as zero.
When The Place To Be is open
The Place To Be lists these regular hours: Monday: closed; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 AM–3 PM; Saturday: 8 AM–3 PM; Sunday: 8 AM–2 PM.
The weekly schedule totals 6 open days and 43 hours. Regular closed days: Monday. The earliest listed opening is 7:30 AM and the latest closing is 3 PM.
Planning a visit in Santa Monica
Looking for coffee shops open on Sunday in Santa Monica? The Place To Be lists Sunday hours of 8 AM–2 PM. Check other Sunday opening options in the city.
As of Friday 7:56 AM PDT, the published schedule shows open now · until 3 pm. Browse coffee shops open now in Santa Monica using the recorded regular schedules.
Phone & address
- ADDRESS
- 2510B Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
- PHONE
- (310) 399-0743
- WEBSITE
- theplacetobesm.com
Weekly hours
Open now · until 3 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Friday TODAY | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
Regular hours may change on holidays. Contact the business to confirm a time-sensitive visit.
Other coffee shops near The Place To Be
Within about 3 miles of The Place To Be, our directory contains 4 other coffee shops. The closest listed option is MONICA Cafe, 1.1 miles away. Of the 4 nearest listings below, 4 have a supplied rating and 2 of those rate higher.
| Name | Distance | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA Cafe | 1.1 mi | 4.8 | 325 |
| The Cow's End Cafe | 2.0 mi | 4.4 | 1,158 |
| Röckenwagner Bakery, Café + Market | 2.7 mi | 4.6 | 537 |
| Amandine Patisserie Cafe | 2.9 mi | 4.2 | 360 |
Distances are straight-line estimates, including nearby listings across city boundaries. Travel routes may be longer.
Coffee Shops in ZIP code 90405
The Place To Be is in ZIP code 90405. Our directory contains 24 businesses in this ZIP area, including 0 other coffee shops. You can compare coffee shops in Santa Monica, 90405, or browse all businesses in ZIP 90405.
Reviews and photos of The Place To Be
The listing’s 4.4/5 Google rating is based on 198 reviews. View The Place To Be on Google Maps for the review text, additional photos and recent listing updates. Our source information was collected on .
The Place To Be: hours, phone and reviews
What are The Place To Be hours?
The Place To Be lists these regular hours: Monday: closed; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 AM–3 PM; Saturday: 8 AM–3 PM; Sunday: 8 AM–2 PM.
Is The Place To Be open now?
As of Friday 7:56 AM PDT, the published schedule shows open now · until 3 pm. This is calculated from regular hours; holiday changes may differ.
What is the phone number for The Place To Be?
Call The Place To Be at (310) 399-0743.
Where is The Place To Be located?
The Place To Be is at 2510B Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States.
How is The Place To Be rated?
Its Google Maps listing has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 198 reviews.
Map and directions to The Place To Be
Use the map to locate 2510B Main St in Santa Monica, or get directions to The Place To Be.
Listing sources
Google Maps public business page · Collected 2026-10-30.
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Closed at your selected timeFriday, October 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT
Closed · opens 8 AM tomorrow
Based on the recorded regular weekly schedule, collected 2026-10-30. Holiday hours, special events and availability are not confirmed. Confirm with The Place To Be.
The Place To Be is closed then. Here are nearby options.
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT · Within 3 miles of The Place To Be · Sorted by straight-line distance.
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Compare The Place To Be with nearby places
Keep the same visit time while comparing the details that matter to your plans.
| Compare | The Place To Be | MONICA Cafe | The Cow's End Cafe |
|---|---|---|---|
| At selected time | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Regular hours that day | 7:30 AM–3 PM | 7:30 AM–4 PM | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Category | Cafe | Cafe | Coffee shop |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | 4.8/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Google review count | 198 | 325 | 1,158 |
| Distance from The Place To Be | This listing | 1.1 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Address | 2510B Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States | 508 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States | 34 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States |
| Contact | (310) 399-0743 Official website | (310) 303-8997 Official website | (310) 574-1080 Official website |
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