Third Street Promenade is always a great place to visit! There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and things to do. The atmosphere is lively and enjoyable, especially for a walk with friends or family. We stopped for ramen, and it was absolutely delicious. The area is clean, well-maintained, and perfect for spending a few relaxing hours. Highly recommend if you're visiting Santa Monica! read more

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What happened here? The last time I had visited Third Street Promenade was... checks calendar ...fifteen years ago. Okay, so it's been a minute. Back then, this was the place to be. The energy was contagious. People were everywhere, the shops felt relevant, and there was a sense that something was always happening. Returning recently felt a bit like running into an old friend you barely recognized. Maybe this is simply the fate of the modern shopping district. Online retail changed everything, and malls across America have been fighting a losing battle for years. Whatever the cause, the Promenade feels like it's missing its heartbeat. Storefronts sit empty, foot traffic feels sparse, and what was once a lively destination now feels more like a collection of memories. That's not to say there aren't still pockets of life here and there. The location remains excellent, and you can still catch glimpses of what made this place special. But those moments are fleeting. More than anything, a visit to Third Street Promenade feels nostalgic. Not because of what it is today, but because of what it used to be. It's hard not to walk away wishing you could have experienced it in its prime. read more

It's shocking how this place turned from being everyone's shopping destination into a literal ghost town. All businesses which used to flourish back in the day are now closed. There's nothing here anymore aside from occasional popup events. That's the only reason why I still come here. It's sad but it's the reality these days. People prefer shopping online for things they need instead of going out to physically be in a store. I wonder what this place would become. Another condo/apartment buildings? Who knows? read more

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Third Street Promenade is an open-air, car-free mall that is home to more than 80 retailers. It is three blocks long. This mall opened in the 1960s and has been renovated many times since then. This is a nice place to go for a stroll and wander in and out of stores. Up and down the street are topiary sculptures called "The Dinosaurs of Santa Monica". Some of these dinosaur topiaries shoot streams of water from their mouths. At the south end of Third Street Promenade is a enclosed shopping center called Santa Monica Place. I used to visit Third Street Promenade a lot back in my younger days. We would grab a bite to eat and then hit a few stores after a long day at the beach. I was here recently and there was hardly anyone here. The vibe just wasn't the same. The Jacaranda Trees are pretty when they are blooming. I like coming here in the evenings when the lights are on. Some popular stores here at Third Street Promenade are Patagonia, Lululemon, Anthropologie, H&M and Urban Outfitters. On occasional evenings, you can catch live music and street performers. Third Street Promenade has a farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 1pm. read more

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I know it's inevitable that things change overtime, but still, I remember hanging out here in the late 90s-early 2000s and this place was full of life and excitement, with lots of street performers, fabulous stores, and all around great energy. In recent years the promenade is almost like a ghost town. The good news is that the city is trying to bring it back to life and the efforts are slowly working. The transient people and homeless have been cleared out, and there are usually parked police cars at every cross walk creating a sense of safety. Also, the grounds are clean again. The stores are not too impressive, IMO, but there's Anthropologie, ALO, Urban Outfitters, the APPLE store, Sephora, Lululemon, AND the return of Barnes & Noble, something I am super stoked about. There are lots of restaurants, bars, and dessert spots, offering a variety of cuisines from American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and more. One thing that irks me is the promenade does not have a legit coffee shop aside from Starbucks and the Coffee Bean. The promenade is in serious need of a solid coffee shop to appeal to the coffee lovers. Just saying. Street performers are regaining a presence and I kind of like listening to the singing artists belting out cover songs like "Hey There Delilah" and "Ain't No Sunshine". There are life-size board games in various spots as an added attraction, and little swivel chairs, kid friendly but I see adults swirling their hearts out as well. Overall, it's a great place, but it needs visitors, especially during the week. Consider coming through for dinner and an evening stroll. It's very kid and dog friendly in case you're wondering. Great for tourists as well. read more

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This place has gone downhill big time. Gone are the days when it was bustling with people walking up and down the shops and restaurants. Street performers at every corner gathering crowds. Weekend are packed with locals as well as tourist. Regardless when you visit, it was happening. Now, it's like a ghost town. Majority of the shops are vacant with for lease signs on the door. Barely any stores left that's worth checking out. You still have some but majority is gone. Even some of the restaurants have faded away or only open for dinner. It's not the same as it used to be. There's still plenty of parking at one of the many structures nearby. I can only imagine how much longer some of the stores can stay afloat. I did read that they were trying out a new policy where drinks can be allowed on the promenade. Hoping that'll bring back the foot traffic. Not sure if that helped or is even still active. You have John Reed gym which does attract people as it's a nice gym. Also the mall is at the opposite end of the strip. That too isn't much as it used to be. Hopefully they can revamp this place to the splendor it once was. read more

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A very safe pedestrian mall with security patrolling back and forth. We ate at 1212 a trendy restaurant then walked the promenade. They had a shop with Live streaming for TikTok, makeup stores, a shop going out of business. The clock was one hour behind but still made for a nice photo op. Saw a cool Istanbul shop that reminded me of when our tour took us to the Grand Bazaar for a look see. They have huge interactive games and fun top chairs to entertain those who rather chill than shop. read more

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A fun outdoor pathway lined with eateries and shops. Cool dinosaur shaped plants and colored lights above you along the entire path. Various sitting areas. Reasonably priced parking structures close by. It felt safe at night. read more

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For a Saturday at 7 PM it certainly isn't what it used to be. There wasn't as many street performers and the stores seemed to be slightly more on the high end. The vibe of this promenade was just dull. read more

The once-vibrant, three-block plaza in downtown Santa Monica is unfortunately in decline. Many shops are now empty and available for rent, and the surroundings feel a bit old and dirty, with homeless people often visible. 聖塔莫妮卡市中心橫跨三個街區的特色廣場。可惜有點沒落了，好幾處店鋪閒置待租，環境稍微有點老舊和髒亂，時不時見到流浪漢。 read more

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Felt kinda meh. Not super impressive for LA or a beach town tourist attraction. Lots of empty shops and store fronts. Felt cluttered and eclectic outside in the public space with no clear vibe or theme. Stores were fine depending on what you were looking for, we looked at Zara and Patagonia and didn't feel drawn to anywhere else. read more

So much fun walking down Promenade Street! This is a family friendly area with so much to offer everyone. The dinosaur trees are a fun place to stop. Those are just so cool and unique! Sometimes you will find street performers, or people playing music. The pop-up tents with vendors selling things are fun to check-out. I even saw vegan tattoos available at one of the pop-ups! How cool! Lots of store to do some shopping! And food options mixed in with all of that. There was a tattoo place also! I saw a couple police cars around that area too. Which is nice for safety reasons. Be warned: there's a very strong smell of weed as you walk down the promenade lol read more

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Tons of random parking structures nearby! Mall culture is dying! People are not shopping in person and hanging out at malls like we used to. It's been years since I made a visit to third street promenade. There were soooo many vacant businesses! The crowd was bare on a Saturday night, which is crazy!!!! read more

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Have not visited here since 4 years ago and this visit was even worse than the last time. The Tiffany and Louis Vuitton closed, Nordstrom seems like closing soon (there were not much inside to shop), most stores were empty. I hope they will be bringing back some more businesses soon. Sad to see this mall is getting worse every time I came to visit. read more

Used to be a place filled with colorful persons bustling from shop to shop and buskers and captures the eclecticism of Santa Monica and it's variety, but this place now has become a controlled corporate nightmare that is primarily for tourists and lacks the soul it once had. Suggest one heads south to Venice, where there are many hidden individuals with shops , crosswalks for easily navigating street crossings, and a much wider area closer to the beach to stroll. Without ridiculous parking prices. read more

Been going to Third St Promenade for years and this shopping area does not disappoint. Got a cute gold bracelet from a small boutique here and it's just a chill spot to visit when in town. There are tons of restaurants, shopping centers, and live music on the streets. Would definitely come back soon! The people here are nice and you can find some good deals if you look. read more

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I have not been here for decades, did drove by back in 2021.... Just simple differ then I used to see before. I know things changed, but all stores (98.2%) are new, same long street with same tree dinosaurs and similar for street entertainments. Also it's about 2 street lights from the ocean. Glad that it's still surviving and it's still great to walk the long promenade street. Good old memory lane. read more

It used to be the bomb dot com; however, after losing Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom's- oh, and before that, Supra and many other shops and stores, it has become a lack-luster and mediocre shopping place all in all. it still has an Apple Store and T-Mobile's HQ store (one of them). it has run of the mill shops such as Victoria's Secret, Reformation, Rip Curl, PacSun, and places to eat. There is a great Manga shop that sells Pokemon, Hello Kitty, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, and so much more. There is still so much to do here and around here, including a few really good restaurants and the Pier is seeing distance from the top of the Promenade. read more

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I definitely recommend visiting the 3rd Street promenade. Plenty of nice shops and restaurants. You must eat at Stefano's pizzeria, but you must avoid like the plague yogurtland. After a couple of hours here you will come to realize not all Street musicians are good. read more

The area felt overcrowded, poor overall value. Service was inconsistent, and the experience wasn't enjoyable enough to make me want to return. read more

Third Street Promenade is quite a fun shopping experience. There's something for everyone. One stop shopping. Kids will appreciate seeing all the dinosaurs. I enjoy walking around with the family and not worrying about scooters whizzing by you or knocking into you. It wasn't easy finding a bathroom though. You had to go through a building into the parking garage to find a bathroom. It was quite the journey. The Christmas tree was so beautiful. I would definitely come back read more

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Third Street Promenade is a huge Santa Monica and LA draw with tons of shops, eateries and entertainment, both live and at your local AMC - Santa Monica 7. Is a stroll of bright lights at night and open air and usually clear skies (though not as much recently) during the day. I'm a fan of the H&M, Anthropologie, Bibibop, Silverlake Ramen and Trejo's Tacos (technically on the corner of 3rd CT / Santa Monica Blvd, but just as much apart of promenade energy and neighboring spots as any, only meer steps from 3rd Street)... The mall area at the end of the promenade funfare is filled with major brands like Nordstroms, Bazille (of Nordstroms), The Cheesecake Factory and even a Tesla Showroom among so many others. They have so many pride decor this year that even on a not so sunny day it fills bright! I walked through on my lunch and noticed some cool musicians working their magic and very light foot traffic which I figured normal at 2PM on a weekday vs the weekend. Everyone I passed by was very pleasant and it was smiles all around. I will say there are some places you might not enjoy as other like Cult (very meh selection and food, but friendly service). You definitely won't see as many mom and pop or small businesses directly on 3rd Street Promenade like you did pre-2020, but you can definitely spot them on those side streets and surrounding places, I try to do a little of it all #SupportSmall #SupportLocal I almost never drive so I don't deal with parking, but 5th street is still my preference - usually super easy in and out and never full, plus you're there to take it all in anyway and walk it up so another block+ isn't much. The metro system in the area consists of the Blue Bus, Expo Line and local LA Metro city busses as well + scoots galore so you have a wide variety for arriving at the Third Street Promenade and strolling through and enjoying experiences for the day. read more

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Decent selection. Well organized. People on strong and a focused type of environment. My book that I bought which is one of those things that you have to have it once this book and one book left they had it! read more

We were at the Promenade this past weekend. My girlfriend loves it here since she also meet her girlfriends here. They are starting to open up new stores and bars now. We tried a few new restaurants since we stopped here over a year ago. Its always nice to people watch, listen to good music. Sometimes I give money to the pan handerlers playing music I like. Promenade is always a good outdoor spot for me. read more

Wow such a cute area to be around! I came around 5PM on a Sunday and it was packed. Super cute area with giant connect four, giant chess, and salsa dancing! Safe and family friendly area to be. Didn't get a chance to browse the stores but lots of restaurants and retail stores here. read more

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Best place to enjoy Sunday salsa in Santa Monica during the summer. A great place to meet your friends and make new ones.. read more

The Third Street Promenade is a great place to take a walk and do some shopping. It is within walking distance to the Pier and the beach. They have some great shops and wonderful places to eat. They have special events at some of the eateries. When we were there a bar was putting on a great Drag Queen show in the promenade area for all to see and it was great fun. Parking is a bear and it can get crowded. The prices are also a tad high. Have fun. read more

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The Third Street Promenade is like my all time second home away from home. When I first moved to Santa Monica I fell in love with this little city when I moved there in 2015. I discovered the Third Street Promenade when I would walk to the beach during my internship in Santa Monica, it was less than a mile from the beach. Along that way to the beach I had to go through the Promenade. Most of the time I would walk. Some days I would drive or take the bus so there's all different ways to get here. The days I did come with car I always parked off Arizona street. Parking in the structures you get 1.5 hour free and after that it's a certain amount per hour. I have never paid over $3 for parking so it's very affordable. They take cash or cards. There is usually an attendant at the main lobby where you can pay for your parking there or which ever level you are on. I usually pay cash and certain ones have both options. Any who, this place is like a mini Las Vegas strip or Fremont Street as you never know what you are going to get that day! There's always some type of live entertainment going on from salsa dancing, music, comedy, art, bubbles, more dance, break dancers , drums, and I can go on! So it's a thrill of a time! There's also a farmers market that comes on certain days which I recommend to park off Arizona parking structure which is perfect walk to the beach and to the farmers market too! Plus it's in the heart of everything. They gave high end stores, restaurants, trendy bars, shopping for shoes, clothes and books - I can go on and on. I would ditch from UCLA and be roaming around the promenade. Great place for dates, family outings, shopping and dining. And did I say Dining !! True Food and Cabo Cantina were my favorites. I tried others but nope! But so many spots to go!! I know I have not put a DENT in any of the stores or food places as there is so much to explore. They even have a nigh life and so much more. There is always something unique and fun to explore here. They are very pet friendly too! I can go on and on and share how this place is awesome but I want you to see for yourself! read more

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This street used to be bubbling with activity and shopping. Sadly, probably partially due to the pandemic, and partially due to brick-and-mortar shopping just isn't a thing anymore, about 1/3 of the storefronts are empty. My favorites, Restoration Hardware, and Barns and Noble are gone. They used to have this huge magazine shop in the middle of the pedestrian area, but sadly, people just don't buy magazines anymore. I missed being able to browse and find random magazines that you never see anywhere else. Food is still plentiful, and several locations still have their outdoor eating areas set up from when they couldn't serve indoors. There were still some street performers, and you could play chess and a few other games. If I lived near the area, these would be fun, but it's not something I'm going to drive 45 minutes to do. Sadly, only one store intrigued us enough to peek inside so shopping was a dude. We did have some very good, but expensive gelato ($17 for 3 scoops!) and enjoyed sitting down and people-watching for a bit, but that was the extent of our visit. read more

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Fantastic mall in Santa Monica along 3rd street and just a few blocks from the beach and pier. There are so many places to eat and shop at. It's definitely a great mall to visit for the day and check out all the shops. Some of my favs are: Barney's, Bibibop, True Food and Bruxie. They also have street performers. The only negative is parking. It's really hard to find parking, so leave early. Still a 5 star mall. read more

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Pre-covid Promenade Review! Nice place to tourist around with out-of-stare visitors/ travelers. Nothing amazing here. I do love walking the streets and remember the hustle and bustle of this mall. It used to be very lively with a lot of happy hour socials. The shops are decent and they have the main stores but if you are here to seriously shop, I would suggest going someplace else like The Grove or the Americana read more

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Very nice outdoor mall. Great selection of stores and in a great location. Literally connected to a parking garage. Definitely would go back. read more

We "stumbled" upon Third Street Promenade while on our way to the Santa Monica Pier. It's a lovely walking Mall shoppers can stroll through (no shuttle service necessary) and window shop. It is not as long as 16th Street back home but it is definitely void of homeless and panhandlers. Many stores had welcoming sales and restaurants opened up to the sidewalks to accommodate diners. No street performers on the day/evening we visited (Friday). Note: California is still under mask mandate for all indoor venues. The garden beds are beautiful, the fountains had running water (no shortage?) and the sidewalks well maintained. read more

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Wow, I just love it here! I really want to move here because of all these shops and restaurants. I would most likely go broke but I would never be bored. I love how everything is outside and open instead of a building. There were so many stores that we had to come back the next day because we didn't have enough time to shop and try the restaurants that we wanted to eat at in one day. This place will be one of my favorite places to visit in Santa Monica. I wish there were more kid friendly museums or activities for kids though. There were a lot of homeless people around the area. Some of them sitting in the chair and yelling at people so it was a little scary. Other than that everything else was great! It wasn't too packed. read more

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Though some businesses have shuttered and it seems a bit quieter these days, Third Street lives on as a nice little strip to walk and explore while in Santa Monica. You'll be right near the water, and it's a walkable distance. Park in any of the garages near the ocean or near the promenade for convenience. There's places to sit and eat, order and go, shop, play, listen to music, drink, watch a movie, etc. There's live music, at times. read more

Post-pandemic Third Street is rough... Several lots vacant, way fewer buskers and performers than I remember. I thought there used to be more art installations as well? Most stores that were still open were just major chains and brands. Some offshoots have unusual spots (we ran into an offbrand anime trinket shop LOL), but not particularly special anymore if you can get a similar experience walking in your local mall (for me, I'd actually prefer Santana Row than this). Lots of transients. The parking structure is flanked by alleys that are pretty sketchy and smell like human waste... I wouldn't recommend being around in the evening. Even in broad daylight, we felt a little unsafe. But seeing so many unhoused people sleeping in corners behind luxury stores... Not sure what else to say, feels like another bleak commentary on the human condition. NOTE: Public restrooms available at the parking lots, with attendants keeping watch at the entrance. read more

We just had such a good time here. Came here to celebrate birthday party. It was a almost a full day event. You can book private booking and personal stylist for special occasions! All the gals were spoiled all day! read more

If I could leave a 0 star review I would. As I was trying to leave the parking structure, I was planning to just pay with my credit card like at any normal parking structure. The only option was a QR code? The lengths to steal our data is out of control and not mention inconvenient. Who wants to be downloading an app with cars behind you? read more

Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica is the place to visit, with a lot of action, street music and shows, stores to shop, coffee, tea places, abd nice bars, to satisfy your thirst, great restaurants to dine, and in a waking distance from the beach with spectacular views of the Pacific ocean and its amazing sunsets. read more

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I actually loved this area, the chairs along the streets were a great touch and a welcome place to sit while my wife shopped her heart out! There was a great fruit wagon that came along making some wonderful fruits snacks and even a guy outside play the sax! Very relaxing read more