Santa Monica, the city famous for its beaches and shopping, its healthy residents and fantastic quality of life, is not quite as renowned for its restaurants. Yet there are a ton of great places to eat, if you know where to look. We ate our way through the restaurants of Santa Monica, visited the old standbys and the shiny new hot spots, and came away with a list of 10 restaurants that warrant the drive to the beach. <i><a href="http://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/10-best-restaurants-in-santa-monica-6738916">10 Best Restaurants in Santa Monica </a></i>