I giving only 2 stars for whats left of the poor turtles in the pond!! Mr. Caruso u are NOT making…read moresomething beautiful but quite ugly!! It was bad enough to demolish the movie theater and today I noticed only handful of turtles in the pond and barely any Koi fishes!! What is wrong w u?!! Its not all abt $$$ God knows u have enough of it! Let nature remain as beautiful as it has been all these years! My kids are adults now but still talk abt how cute and funny the turtles would be on top of each other and I have taken so many of friends and their kids to see the beautiful turtle pond! The shopping center was beautiful and great place for all to walk and enjoy amazing music and scenery! Now ther is huge ugly blue tarp w "making something beautiful" in the middle, parking is horrific and barely any turtles or fishes!! Tis Tis Tis

Whenever we have guests visiting from Canada or Europe, I like to take them to The Commons. They…read morealways enjoy the atmosphere. La La Land Cafe and the ice cream spot are our usual go-to places. Lately, the construction has taken away from the experience a bit, but I am hopeful that once it is finished, things will be even better. I just hope the updates are thoughtful and not simply focused on adding more retail, especially in place of something like the movie theater. It would be great to see additions that truly serve and reflect the community. For example, a fountain with a water show, similar to what you see at the Grove or Americana, would be a strong starting point. People and families already feel overwhelmed by the number of shops, and adding more does not necessarily improve the experience. Take Century City Mall as an example. After its remodel (many years ago) added many more stores, I personally stopped going. As someone who works in marketing, I know the first priority is getting people to visit. If visitors lose interest, as I did with Century City, then adding more shops defeats the purpose. I really hope they do not lose sight of what makes the place special. It would be a shame if short-term decisions ended up hurting the atmosphere that people enjoy.

Love!!!! One of the most amazing shopping centers ever!!! Not only is it beautiful and everything…read morewithin walking distance in different little areas but parking is super easy and the variety of stores is just unreal!!! How I have not been here before is beyond my mind. Service at each location was amazing super clean area and in love with all the stores they have from clothing to great restaurants great coffee shops just everything I will definitely be back! I went for one store and found a million others I love to shop at as well as different ones I would not have gone to if I wasn't there.

When visiting Malibu it's always great to take your friends or family to Malibu Country Mart - you…read morepretty much have everything here. Restaurants and a little shopping, desserts and coffee! Awe-some!!!

I've been coming to the village for years. I have always just parked, popped out, gotten what I…read moreneeded, and got back in my car. I'm not wanting to linger, I've got other things to do. Today I ran into SusieCakes and was in there for literally less than five minutes. When I came back out, this was on my windshield. There was a man going down and ticketing every single car there. I pointed to the food, pick up sign in front of my spot and he said that that sign does not apply to the spot I was in and then pointed to a sign further away, saying that you need to pay to park for 90 minutes. I have never paid to park here! I will definitely not be returning to patronize any of the business here going forward!

They recently started playing ghetto music which is not good for a family friendly place like the…read moreVillage No umbrellas what so ever. How do you want people to sit under the exposed sun? This venue is missing common sense Update: It's getting worse - instead of putting more umbrellas they installed these mist machines that don't make the environment cooler but they make it more humid - the majority of chairs get wet. Securities walking around but never control people riding bikes and e scooters. People often start smoking cigarettes and nobody gives them any warming. The restaurants around are ok for the most part and the area gets crowded on weekends. They don't even bother to claim this business on Yelp lol which shows a lot. The great area that could have been managed better. Great area. The only outdoor area worth going to in the Valley imho. The only downside is people start smoking cigarettes and securities don't do anything about it. Plus they dont have enough outdoor umbrellas so its hard to stay for a long time under the burning sun

I walked through this outdoor mall for the first time recently. Santa Monica Place is a shopping…read moremall that is at the south end of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Anchor stores Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom closed recently. They do have upscale tenants like Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, COACH and AllSaints. There are also places to eat like Din Tai Fung and Cheesecake Factory. The Cayton Children's Museum is a fun entertainment option for kids. Santa Monica Place is three levels and has a L.A. Metro Rail stop nearby.

Wow this place has really become a ghost town. I remember when it was bustling with stores and…read morepeople and music and now there is still music... a dj was there trying to keep people upbeat on a Friday but half the stores are empty. Since Nordstrom moved out it's just so eerie. Not a lot going on. I happened to come in as I was checking out a potential new gym which is coming in - Club Studio - and they're going to be pretty huge and take the old Bloomingdales space, people were super friendly and helpful so hopefully that will help but Santa Monica is gonna need a lot more investment in order to drive the people back to shop in person because there is really no good selection of stores of value - just a few boutiques and some brands like Nike or Johnny Was or Paige. Din Tai Fung and Cheesecake on the top floor which is great but other than that... let's hope for more stores in the future.

Third Street Promenade is always a great place to visit! There are plenty of shops, restaurants,…read moreand 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!

What happened here?…read more 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.

First-time visitor to this mall, and I really enjoyed my visit…read more Some of the big names in the retail world have stores here, which was a nice surprise. Stores such as Apple, Aldo, The Gap, Banana Republic, Bed, Bath & Body, Bloomingdale's, Coach, Express, Hollister, Macy's, Vans, and many others. The mall is a good size, very clean, and well-maintained. The food court was extremely clean, comfortable, and somewhat fancy-looking, with plenty of tables, benches, and chairs to sit and relax throughout the mall. Friendly employees can be seen cleaning throughout the mall, assuring that this place is kept as spotless as possible. Free parking is available both in the parking garage adjacent to the mall and in non-garage parking on the east and south sides of the mall.

This mall has unsafe bathrooms and needs to up their security asap. Today was the second time I…read morewent to the family bathroom and there was a grown man (without a family) in the restroom using it as his private toilet and when he came out he left the bathroom a mess, toilet clogged and all, so the line of children waiting for this jerk couldn't use it. It was truly disgusting. I've complained this time and last time this happened (homeless man in one of the nursing stations). There should be security in the corridor, especially given that it is right next to an outlet to riverside drive. Westfield, you need to care more about the families and women supporting your establishment!

Excellent selection of stores. You will find all the hottest brands, and on top of that, find…read moretop-tier assortments within those brands. You could spend the entire day here with an array of shops (some of them experiential), restaurants and even a movie theater. The center is well maintained and curated with purpose. The stores are hopping and no doubt these are some important doors representing a slice of global retail brought to you in a beautiful, modern environment. The hybrid indoor/ outdoor feel is very chic and the landscaping and surrounding architecture is atmospheric. It is no wonder that on any given day you will find influencers filming to document their latest finds. There are both luxury as well as mass market retailers and everything in between. While many of the top tier luxury will be found in Beverly Hills, there are still plenty of high end stores. There is also a great assortment of affordable brands too as well as some surprises like The Container Store and a Tesla Gallery. The food assortment here is astounding! Whether you choose a sit-down restaurant or a food court pick, you will have an incredible array of options to choose from. The restroom facilities are also great. They are climate controlled and clean. Love the walls that completely partition the stalls from one another and give you a sense of privacy. The only things I found off-putting about Westfield Century City was the obnoxiously expensive parking and the hopelessly dull pop music that was being piped in throughout the center. It really diminished the ambiance. It's too loud and was very distracting. I don't mind music in public places, but if you are able to lure respectable brands like this center does, please have some finesse and taste about what you play. I feel like the music would have been the same if I had gone to a kids trampoline park. Overall, great shopping center, but the exorbitant parking fees and teenie bopper music selection are detractors.

Hate the parking here and hate the parking rates. The only places that validate are AMC and…read moreGelson's if you're there a few minutes past the validated time you have to pay extra every 15 minutes. Finding a parking spot on the weekend can be horrendous too, adding to how much much more you have to pay to park. Best not to come at all.

Everything you could need and more. Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Great parking.read more

The predominant draw here is likely the restaurants, there are at least a dozen to choose from…read more Love that more than 10 of the places are over 30 miles from me so it was a treat to explore "new" places outside of my South Bay triangle. Gorgeous day today and oddly there wasn't a crowd...could be because everyone was ducking down cold beverages inside a restaurant. Plenty of parking today so maybe everyone was at the beach. Anyway, it was a great family day. Funny we talk every day but when we get together it's like we have seen or heard from each other in a year. Gabbing and grubbing was lots of fun today. You can walk all around The Shoppes but you can also hop aboard the trolley, which is probably a great thing on the hot days. Target and a handful of spa like establishments so one could easily do a Target run, get a mani/pedi, lunch and treat afterwards and make a day of it. Nice change of scenery for those of us in the South Bay.