Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

I LOVE the Third Street Promenade! It has just about everything you can think of for shopping, and with such a fun and relaxing vibe with the pedestrian only streets! There's always street performers, oftentimes very talented, playing the violin or other musical instruments along the street, and crowds will often gather. If you can grab a spot on one of the benches, it's a very romantic and relaxing way to end an evening. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from, you can find something for everyone! The Santa Monica Place mall right next to the Promenade is very nice as well and has many dining options. I love coming here to relax and shop and walk around! Despite the crowds, it still has a very chill and relaxing vibe to it.

I really like this place for something to do with the family right off the Metro rail or a BIG BLUE BUS and grab a bite to eat at a nice bistro check out some of the great shops and now there's a Cheesecake Factory on the 3rd floor of the mall area. Oh and a block over is a movie theater. My daughters enjoy seeing some of the street performers and the funny crowds they draw in. I like it because it's an enjoyable family friendly activity that doesn't have to cost you a lot but is also great for those who want to go all out. Great stores, great foods all around, really fun atmosphere and a block or so away from the famous Santa Monica Pier and the strip.

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.