"There’s no such thing as time or seasons at The Galley in Santa Monica. The drinks are always flowing, the Christmas lights are always glowing, and the neighborhood fixtures are always hunched over their beers looking for answers. That said, it is, of course, a lovely place to come for drinks and a snack during the holidays. It’s warm and cozy, with a worn-in bar and booths, lots of regulars, and a maritime theme could easily trick you into thinking you’re in a small coastal town in the Northeast where snow exists and children aren’t too cool for Santa Claus." - brant cox