Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Always something to see and participate in while shopping a large variety of different shops and restaurants. The weather is absolutely beautiful 95% of the time all year round. Be prepared for traffic on Saturdays and Sundays but not so much in the mornings or after 6 p.m. . And be prepared for delicious food wherever you decide to eat because these restaurant take putting together meals serious! Most places are a bit pricey, but you can find some affordable restaurants that also compete well with the high-end ones. However if you decide to spend top dollar you will not be disappointed because every restaurant puts both elbows into whipping up amazing and unique meals around the globe!!! Best Yet the population that frequents this area is extremely diverse ranging from locals to tourists and all life in the cities under the sun period a very safe and inviting area which is heavily patrolled by Santa Monica Police to keep things on the up-and-up at all times.

Love this spot. If you've never been to LA before and are looking for things to do and see, make this one of them. It's blocked off to cars and there's some great shopping and eating to do here. And if you get bored, it's a short walk to the world famous Santa Monica Pier. The beach is right there also. And if you like walking, take a stroll down the path along Ocean blvd. It's beautifully landscaped and takes you right along the cliff that over looks the PCH, the beach and best of all...the ocean. It's a great place to picnic too if that's your thing.

Great outdoor shopping plaza with solidly middle to upper middle class stores, wide selection of shops and restaurants. Relatively safe, well maintained and diverse variety of clientele that shop here. Professional offices and high end apartments ensure a good mix of well to do crowds that keep things very chic and stylish. Easy parking and also accessible by Metro Rail and buses. Highly recommended.

Beautiful place to come shop, eat or even visit the beach. Very close to Santa Monica pier, about a 5 minute walk. Really good selection of stores and good selection of restaurants either on the promenade or in very short walking distance on a cross street. People also perform up and down the promenade so you can listen to a live show as you shop your way through the stores. It's gets pretty busy especially on weekends, but highly recommend going!

Tends to be a bit expensive, but it's a nice destination trip. You can easily walk to the beach and find a shop for what ever your needs are. Mall and play place at the end of the promenade are very nice. Kids can play and you get a dazzling view of the promenade or ocean