354975 Thu Dec 28 15:24:26 -0800 2006 7 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2133757 I'm traveling from the mid-west and need a good wine store in Santa Monica...near 1740 Ocean Ave. Suggestions? Thu Dec 28 15:24:26 -0800 2006 60483 jgoblu 1 2133868 Wine Expo on Santa Monica Blvd has numerous devotees. The place has many quirks (a huge selection of champagne and staff that like to compare the wines to Miles Davis trumpet solos and the like) and focuses heavily on Italian wines. But it is one of the best options in Santa Monica (and Brentwood and the Palisades). Wine Expo 2933 Santa Monica Blvd 310.828.4428 Thu Dec 28 16:04:52 -0800 2006 2133757 15851 igj 1 2133889 If you have a car, head for Fireside cellars on Montana @ 14th for a great selection of West Coast wines. Or go to Wine Expo, 2933 Santa Monica Blvd. for a huge selection of Italian wines and massive amounts of Champagne. Walking, I would try Bay Cities Italian Market at 1517 Lincoln (about 6 blocks inland on Colorado ave, just north of your address.) They have a small but well focused selection. Kind of pricey. About a 1/4 mile south on Ocean is also a liquor store called Davy Jones' Locker which has a surprising selection of quality beer and I've picked up pretty decent wines on the run there. Thu Dec 28 16:11:48 -0800 2006 2133757 20858 Kevin B 1 2134209 Wine Expo all the way. Thu Dec 28 17:52:09 -0800 2006 2133757 10332 mc michael 1 2134405 No doubt: Wine Expo at Santa Monica and Stanford Thu Dec 28 18:47:23 -0800 2006 2133757 61011 herculesmulligan 2 2135757 Oh I love Wine Expo as well.... hmmm barolo... Fri Dec 29 02:39:21 -0800 2006 2134405 14348 tissue 1 2135479 If you're willing to drive a a little further, I'd check out the Wine House in West LA. Fri Dec 29 00:31:01 -0800 2006 2133757 60801 Obessed 2 2135532 I would second this recommendation -- the Wine House on Cotner, near Olympic, is outstanding and I find them more helpful than Wine Expo. Fri Dec 29 00:51:02 -0800 2006 2135479 13350 glutton