Visit the best bars and restaurants in Santa Monica for the annual Santa Monica Pub Crawl. (photo courtesy of Santa Monica Pub Crawl)

On Saturday, Dec. 17, starting at 5 p.m., some of the best bars and restaurants along three routes in Santa Monica are celebrating the “Santa” Monica Pub Crawl. Wear holiday attire as you join others for this famous charity crawl. It brings the community together to raise money for the Westside Food Bank. Receive discounted food and drink specials at The Victorian, Red O, The Viceroy, Circle Bar, Santa Monica Whaler, Ashland Hill, Library Alehouse, Barney’s Beanery and Ye Olde King’s Head. Receive $6 to $9 food and drink deals throughout the night, plus one free drink. Prizes go to the best holiday costume. Over the last 13 years, the “Santa” Monica Pub Crawl has raised more than $160,000, helping the food bank purchase half a million meals for the less fortunate over the holidays. Tickets range from $20-$35. Go online to download route maps and purchase tickets. santamonicapubcrawl.com.