
Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.3(244 Google reviews)
Pedestrian shopping street with street performers, dancing topiary fountains, shops, and treats.
Good for
- Ages 10+
- Stroller-friendly
- Nap-schedule friendly
- Restrooms
- Food on-site
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3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Free to stroll
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What visitors say
- John Ventre★★★★★
Meh. Feels dated thanks to empty stores. A nice place to stroll and shop but lacks character. Would be nice it that could add some apartments about all these single & two story building and make if feel more alive.
2 months ago
- Anton Cipriani★★★★★
It doesn’t seem to have the same gravitas as it did about twenty years ago, but it’s still a fun place to walk around, grab a bite or walk down to the beach.
2 months ago
- Gihan Liyanage★★★★★
Visited the 3rd Street Promenade during a Christmas week evening, and the atmosphere was amazing. The street was lively with beautiful holiday lights, great energy, and lots of people enjoying the festive vibe. Plenty of shops, restaurants, and street performers made it a fun place to walk around and relax. A perfect spot to enjoy an evening during the holidays and experience the spirit of Santa Monica. 🎄✨
8 months ago
- Hassan Al-Amran★★★★★
Life is not merely an instrument we possess, but a piece written to the rhythm of destiny; it matters not whether your string is taut or slack, for the secret lies in your fingers—fingers that refuse to remain silent. Play your failures so that they become a profound melody, and play your joys so that they become a vibrant rhythm. In the end... the world will not remember the quality of the instrument, but rather the sincerity of the melody you leave behind. Beautiful street & a place for local.
3 months ago
- Sunshine★★★★★
Very nice outdoor malls with plenty of shop, cafes and dessert stall to energize your soul. The only restroom is at the Nordstrom mall.
a year ago
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