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# Most Loved Winners!
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/ml2025/
- Published: 2025-06-06T22:27:20.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-13T00:31:51.000Z
- Author: Ross Furukawa
- Tags: Featured, Most Loved, Top Pick, Up Front, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:20

## Congratulations to all the Most Loved 2025 Winners! To check out the top 3 in each category, check out [this year's magazine!](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/Most+Loved+2025%5FWEB.pdf?ref=smdp.com)

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

[Harding Larmore Kutcher & KozalHonored 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/screenshot-2025-07-07-122625.png)](https://www.smdp.com/harding-larmore-kutcher-kozal/)

[Engel & VolkerRedefining 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-1.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/screenshot-2025-07-07-121642.png)](https://www.smdp.com/engel-volker/)

[Kaiser PermanenteKaiser 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-2.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/screenshot-2025-07-01-131151-1.png)](https://www.smdp.com/kaiser-permanente/)

[Animal KingdomLocally 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-3.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/screenshot-2025-07-01-094757.png)](https://www.smdp.com/animal-kingdom/)

[Good Body PilatesGood 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-5.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/screenshot-2025-07-01-094038.png)](https://www.smdp.com/good-body-pilates/)

[LiveWell DentristrySanta 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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-6.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/livewell-dentistry.png)](https://www.smdp.com/livewell-dentrisry/)

[Andrea White PilatesWe’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!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-7.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/andrea-pilates.png)](https://www.smdp.com/andrea-white-pilates-2/)

[Stokes Auto ServiceHello 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-8.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/screenshot-2025-06-13-174442.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/stokes-auto-service/)

[Jakle Alexander & PattonJakle, 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!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/icon/New-logo-stacked-square-9.png)SMDPFrankie Cerda![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/thumbnail/screenshot-2025-06-12-144326.jpg)](https://www.smdp.com/jakle-alexander-patton/)

## 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