Santa Monica, like the rest of California, is known for its amazing vegan food and health spots.
And, of course, what’s a better healthy vegan dish than an acai bowl?
Cali is an expert when it comes to acai bowls, and I’m sure you’ll be pleased to hear that Santa Monica is no exception!
This gorgeous coastal city is brimming with amazing acai bowls, and luckily for you, I’ve rounded them all up in one place.
All that’s left for you to do is to scroll down and discover the 16 best places to go for acai bowls in Santa Monica!
1. Backyard Bowls
Address: 1317 7th St unit a, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone number: 310-260-9935
Price per bowl: $9.95 – $12.95
Backyard Bowls are well-loved by locals and tourists alike, and it’s not hard to see why!
Specializing in acai bowls, hot porridge, and smoothies, Backyard Bowls provide healthy and high-quality fast food to the people of Santa Monica.
As you can imagine, they are experts when it comes to crafting the perfect acai bowl, which means you have an amazing six bowls to try.
(I’ve tried a few of their bowls before and I still have a hard time picking my favorite.)
I think it’d have to be the Santa Barbara Bowl, though, as it’s packed with so much goodness!
The base is a blend of acai, banana, strawberry, and hemp milk, and it’s topped with hemp granola, blueberries, strawberries, banana, goji berries, bee pollen, and local honey.
Another menu highlight is the Warrior Bowl, a tasty blend of acai, banana, blueberry, spinach, kale, spirulina, and hemp milk.
They then top it with almonds, strawberries, blueberries, bee pollen, hemp seeds, almond butter, and local honey.
Backyard Bowl’s small bowls cost either $12 or $13, depending on which bowl you order, and their large bowls cost $14.50 or $15.50.
2. Nekter Juice Bar
Address: 1422 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone number: 310-862-8585
Price per bowl: $8.35 – $9.95
Nekter Juice Bar is popular the nation over for its tasty juices and smoothies, and luckily for you, they have a bar here in Santa Monica!
At Nekter, they have five bowls for you to choose from: the acai banana berry, the acai peanut butter bowl, the acai mango bowl, the PB&J bowl, and the acai superfood bowl.
Their acai superfood bowl is by far the most extravagant of them all and is topped with everything from blueberry and goji berry to hempseed granola and a superfood blend.
However, my favorite of the bowls would have to be the PB&J bowl.
It’s a delicious blend of acai, pineapple, strawberry, blueberry, banana, housemade cashew milk, and agave nectar.
Throw some peanut butter chia, fresh strawberries, peanut butter granola, a scoop of PB, and housemade chia jam on top, and you’re onto a winner with this bowl!
They only use real ingredients here at Nekter and they make their cashew milk fresh daily, so you can expect nothing but the best from your bowl.
3. Go Go Acai
Address: 11419 Santa Monica Blvd #5, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone number: 424-346-1425
Price per bowl: $15.50 – $20.50
Acai’s the name and the game at Go Go Acai.
Their regular bowls are priced at $15.50, while their large bowls are priced at $20.50, making them some of the most expensive bowls on this list.
But trust me when I say they’re worth every penny!
They have four acai bowls on their menu ready for you to tuck into, or alternatively, you can build your own bowl if none of them pique your interest.
If you opt for the latter, you’ll get to choose four toppings to add to their delicious organic acai base.
However, when their made-to-order bowls are this delicious, you don’t even really need to make your own.
My favorite of their bowls is the seeds bowl which is served with chia, sunflower, flaxseed, hemp seed, granola, and honey.
Alternatively, tropical lovers will go crazy for their tropical bowl.
It’s topped with pineapple, kiwi, banana, shredded coconut, and granola – yum!
The classic bowl and the vitamin c bowl are equally amazing though, so you’re in for a treat whatever you order.
4. Everbowl
Address: 215 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
Phone number: 424-252-9655
Price per bowl: $7.99 – $9.99
Everbowl will forever have a place in my heart.
Their slogan is “made from stuff that’s been around forever” which surely should be all our diets, right?!
They like to think of their acai bowls as “nature in a bowl” and I’d be inclined to agree.
You can choose from one of their $7.99 readymade bowls (Everbowl, Tropical, Chewy, or Apple Up), or alternatively, create your own $9.99 Whatever bowl.
For your Whatever bowl, you’ll be enjoying a classic acai base, as well as any of their toppings.
Their toppings range from bonus bases (chia pudding, everoats, granola) and nut butters (almond and peanut) to fresh fruit (cinnamon apples, kiwi, etc.), super boosts (bee pollen, chia seeds, etc.), and dry add-ons (goji berries, cacao nibs, etc.).
If you go for one of their readymade bowls, I’d recommend the Chewy bowl, the perfect peanut-buttery acai bowl for PB lovers.
5. Ubatuba Acai
Address: 2715 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone number: 310-849-0035
Price per bowl: $8.50 – $15
Ubatuba Acai serves some of the most beautiful acai bowls in Santa Monica.
And with 19 locations in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, they sure know a thing or two about making them taste incredible, too.
Their bowls start at a very reasonable $8.50 for a small (12 oz), $10.50 for a medium (16 oz), and finally, $15 (24 oz) for a large.
They don’t have any set bowls on the menu so it’s a case of crafting your dream acai bowl at Ubatuba Acai.
First, select your size, before moving onto your base.
For your base, you can mix acai with as many of the following options as you want, or none at all: chia pudding, mango, pitaya, overnight oats, matcha, and agave coconut.
Then you have an unlimited pick of toppings that the lovely servers at Ubatuba Acai will fill right to the brim of your bowl with.
Their toppings list is one of the longest I’ve ever seen, ranging from sweet treats like Nutella and Oreo to superfoods like bee pollen and goji berries.
In between, they’ve also got plenty of fruits, nuts, and seeds for you to enjoy, so why not pick loads of them?!
If it’s an Insta-worthy acai bowl you want, it’s an Insta-worthy you’ll get at Ubatuba Acai!
6. Main Squeeze
Address: 2727 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone number: 424-387-8155
Price per bowl: $13.75
One visit to Main Squeeze and it’ll become your new main squeeze for getting your acai fix in Santa Monica.
All their produce is lovingly and locally sourced from LA-based vendors and suppliers, so you can rest assured that you’re doing your bit for planet earth here.
If you couldn’t already tell from the photo above, their acai bowl is a thing of beauty.
Costing $13.75, it comprises pure organic acai, banana, blueberry, strawberry, and hemp granola.
However, if that isn’t enough, you can also choose to add on protein, almond butter or peanut butter, Vitamineral, greens, and/or spirulina.
I think I’d add peanut butter for some added protein and healthy fats!
Whether you keep your bowl simple or mix it up with one of their additions, you’re sure to leave Main Squeeze one happy customer.
7. Renovo
Address: 2200 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone number: 310-828-7267
Price per bowl: $10.43
Renovo is a quick and easy juice bar that serves four simple but tasty acai bowls to the people of Santa Monica.
The first bowl is the Classic which is unsurprisingly a classic mix of acai, banana, strawberries, blueberries, and granola.
Next up, there’s the Power House, a filling bowl of acai, banana, cacao nibs, peanut butter, and granola.
Thirdly, there’s my favorite bowl, Go Nuts, which comprises acai, banana, almond butter, chopped walnuts, and granola.
And finally, there’s the Staycation, a tasty and tropical mix of acai, mango, pineapple, coconut shavings, and granola.
All these bowls cost a sweet $10.43 so all that’s left to do is to pick your favorite!
8. Blueys Market and Cafe
Address: 1814 Berkeley St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone number: 310-586-7419
Price per bowl: $12
The Aussie-inspired Blueys Market and Cafe is one of my all-time favorite places to go for acai bowls in Santa Monica, because, I mean… have you seen the photo above?!
Their acai bowl is the stuff of dreams, and I can assure you it tastes just as amazing as it looks.
It’s a simple but beautiful mix of acai with house-made gluten-free granola, mint, and berries.
I’d never tried mint in an acai bowl before I ordered this one, but trust me, it’s a great addition!
However, if that somehow wasn’t enough acai for you, you can add an extra scoop for $2.50.
This beauty is sure to be the envy of all your friends if you share it online – and luckily, their cafe is just as Instagrammable!
(Top tip: don’t leave without trying their chocolate banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream – it’s my favorite thing on their menu!)
9. Oakberry Acai Bowls & Smoothies
Address: Multiple locations
Price per bowl: $13.50 – $21.50
Oakberry Acai Bowls & Smoothies is a classic for good reason.
They have two locations in Santa Monica, one in Northeast and one in Century City, so if you find yourself in either of these areas, you know where to head!
Oakberry is all about healthy fast food so you know you can get your bowls at record speed, and it’ll still be natural and nutritious.
Their 12 oz bowl comes in at $13.50, while their 16 oz bowl costs $16.50, and their 24 oz bowl $21.50.
The beauty of their bowls is that you can add as many of their free toppings as you wish.
They’ve got everything from fresh fruit, nuts, and granola to chia seeds, cacao nibs, and even collagen.
However, if that somehow wasn’t enough for you, you can also pay extra for some of their other toppings.
For example, you can get almond butter for $1.50, vegan protein for $3, and matcha powder for $3, but the list goes on…
10. Kafe K
Address: 2209 Main St b, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone number: 310-399-6369
Price per bowl: $13
Kafe K is a health-conscious cafe and bistro that serves unbeatable coffee and fresh breakfast and lunch dishes.
It only has one acai bowl on its breakfast menu but when you try it out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed that you only had the one choice!
It costs $13 for which you get an acai berry smoothie, topped with organic granola, freshly sliced banana, bee pollen, and a delicious mix of berries.
What’s not to love?!
Be sure to stick around for lunch so you can try their wild arugula pear salad – it’s the stuff of dreams!
11. Urth Caffe
Address: 2327 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone number: 310-314-7040
Price per bowl: $12.95
Urth Caffe‘s acai bowl is bold, bright, and beautiful.
It costs $12.95 and for that price, you get acai sorbet served with your choice of fresh-cut fruits, Urth Granola, or gluten-free Urth Crunch Cereal.
You then also get your choice of one topping of organic chia seeds, coconut, or cocoa nibs.
I’d go for the fruits and chia seeds but all the combos sound amazing!
Alternatively, you can order their acai sorbet waffle.
Yes, you heard me correctly: an acai sorbet waffle!
I’d never seen anything like this on a menu before but trust me when I say the combo works beautifully.
They top their classic Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries, bananas, a scoop of acai sorbet, and a coconut and Nutella drizzle.
Trust me, it tastes just as amazing as it sounds!
12. Juice Crafters
Address: 2811 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone number: 310-399-5500
Price per bowl: $12.99 – $16.99
Crafting juice is what Juice Crafters does best, but luckily for you, they craft a delicious acai bowl, too.
They have four bowls to choose from: the Classic which costs $12.99, and the Chocolate, Protein, and Kale bowls which cost $16.99.
If you want to save your cents, the Classic may be cheaper but that doesn’t make it any less tasty.
The base is a simple blend of acai and banana, topped with almond granola, banana, strawberries, and coconut flakes.
However, if you have more of a sweet tooth, why not try out the Chocolate bowl instead?
It’s a mix of acai, banana, cacao powder, and chocolate protein, topped with banana, strawberries, almonds, cacao nibs, and almond butter.
Next up, if it’s greens that you want, it’s greens that you’ll get with the Kale bowl.
Banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, and walnuts top a delicious base of acai, banana, kale, and spinach.
Finally, if you need a big protein hit, the Protein bowl will sort you out.
Its base is a delicious blend of acai, banana, and vanilla protein, topped with banana, strawberries, almonds, walnuts, and almond butter.
13. Kreation Kafe & Juicery
Address: 1023 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone number: 310-458-4880
Price per bowl: $11.70
Kreation Kafe & Juicery‘s amazebowls are exactly that: amazeballs.
Three out of their eight amazebowls include acai, and all three of them are super tasty.
The first is their Amazon Bowl which is a blend of acai, banana, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and almond butter, topped with gluten-free granola, apple, strawberry, banana, bee pollen, and raw honey.
Secondly, there’s my favorite: the Purple Forest Bowl.
This unique bowl is a blend of acai, almond milk, strawberry, banana, date, peanut butter, and activated charcoal.
The cherry on top of an already very tasty cake is the gluten-free granola, hemp hearts, and strawberries that they top the bowl with!
Finally, you’ve got the simple but tasty Choco bowl which is a gorgeous chocolate-y blend of acai, banana, cacao, and almond butter.
If these bowls sound as good to you as they do to me, they will cost you $11.70 each.
14. Sensible Sensational Healthy Food
Address: 395 Santa Monica Pl suite 382 suite 382, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone number: 310-393-6440
Price per bowl: $7.79
Sensible Sensational Healthy Food‘s acai bowl is a sensible choice but sensational in taste.
And even better yet, at $7.79, it’s the cheapest bowl you’ll find in all of Santa Monica!
It’s a simple but delicious blend of acai, strawberries, and bananas, topped with granola, fresh blueberries, and bananas.
There’s nothing not to love about this acai bowl!
Wash your bowl down with some activated charcoal lemonade (it tastes better than it sounds) and you’re onto a winner at Sensible Sensational Healthy Food.
15. The Hive Superfood Eats & Organic Cafe
Address: 606 Broadway #102, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone number: 310-899-6298
Price per bowl: $11.95 – $13.95
The Hive Superfood Eats & Organic Cafe is one of my favorite cafes in Santa Monica, and it still would be even if they didn’t have acai bowls on their menu.
This sleek spot serves organic juices, kombucha tea, honey shots, and so much goodness that you’re going to want to try!
However, naturally, my favorite part of the cafe is its build-your-own bowl bar.
For $11.95, you get to add two crunches, two fruits, and one sweetener to a delicious acai base.
And for $2 extra each, you can even add a selection of premium boosts to your bowl.
These include almond butter, a protein (hemp protein, Vega Sport chocolate, etc.), a brain boost (rosemary, chia seeds, etc.), and an immunity boost (echinacea, reishi, etc.).
Alternatively, if you’d rather leave it up to the experts to decide, you can go for their Hive Classic Acai bowl for $11.95, their High Protein Acai bowl for $13.95, or their Power Up Acai bowl for $14.95.
Out of these three, the Power Up Acai is definitely my favorite.
It has a base of acai, almond butter, cacao, maca, reishi, almond milk, banana, and vanilla, topped with goji berries, strawberries, almonds, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, and coconut nectar.
This is an acai bowl that you won’t forget about anytime soon!
16. Dogtown Cafe
Address: Multiple locations
Price per bowl: $11.50
Last but by no means least, Dogtown Cafe is a super cool cafe with a surfer-skater vibe.
They’re known for serving some of the tastiest local coffee blends in the city, as well as some amazing vegan and gluten-free fare, and baked artisan treats.
Their acai energy bowl is just as fantastic as everything else on their menu so you’re sure to love it as much as I do.
It comprises organic acai, organic hemp granola, banana, strawberries, shaved coconut, and honey drizzle.
All of this will cost you $11.50, or you can add a scoop of organic almond or peanut butter for an extra $2.
$2 is worth it for peanut butter, surely?!
You can find Dogtown Cafe in two locations in Santa Monica (Main & Bay and Fairmont Miramar); you’re never too far away from your next acai fix with Dogtown.
So that concludes the 16 best places to go for acai bowls in Santa Monica.
You Santa Monica locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to acai bowls, and I’m sure you’ll love whichever of these bowls you end up trying.
(I know I did when I was last in the city!)
Happy acai’ing!