Mels DriveIn Santa Monica

Name: Mels DriveIn Santa Monica
Address: 1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, US
Telephone: +13103920139
Price range: $$

$$Santa Monica

$$ · Moderate
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1670 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
+13103920139

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Restaurant in Santa Monica.

Mels DriveIn Santa Monica is at 1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica. Listed with Rakuten Dining as of 2026-10-10.

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Hours

Monday	7 AM – 11 PM
Tuesday	7 AM – 11 PM
Wednesday	7 AM – 11 PM
Thursday	7 AM – 11 PM
Friday	7 AM – 12 PM
Saturday	7 AM – 12 PM
Sunday	7 AM – 11 PM

Location

1670 Lincoln Blvd · Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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Mel's Drive-In

Fresh Brothers - Santa Monica

Health Nut - Santa Monica

Hermanito

Sweetfin - Santa Monica

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