3rd Street Promenade

The 3rd Street Promenade is a world-famous alfresco shopping experience in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. The pet-friendly promenade is a perfect place to shop, eat, and people-watch, with a variety of national stores, name-brand clothing, boutiques, and restaurants. Visitors can stroll through the promenade, closed off to street traffic, and catch the talents of versatile street performers. The promenade also features specialty retailers like Patagonia, Lululemon, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters. Additionally, the area is home to the Santa Monica Place, a three-level, open-air shopping experience and dining destination with designer outlets and quality rooftop eateries. The promenade has a rich history, dating back to the late 1880s, and has been featured in various films and television shows