Third
Street Promenade is located in downtown Santa Monica. In
1965 Third Street was converted into one of the first pedestrian
malls in the country. Streets were blocked off and only
pedestrians were allowed in the shopping district.
Today this area of Santa Monica draws visitors and locals
from all over Southern california. Third Street has street
performers and the atmosphere is festive especially on weekends
however there are some pan handlers around that can spoil
the experience. Just a short walk away you will find the
world famous Santa Monica
Pier .
On the promenade, you will find tourists and locals strolling
to a variety of shops movie theaters and restaurants. There
is also quite a bit of shopping on the Promenade with something
for every budget. Most of the stores are geared toward tourist
but there are a few standard shops including Puma, Prada,
The Gap and Banana Republic .
During the week you will have the Promenade to yourself,
but on summer weekends there can be a huge crowd and the
street is full of energy. South end of the Promenade is
Santa Monica Place which is a mid-sized shopping mall with
a huge food court and 3 levels of shops.
Third Street Promenade Santa Monica
Directions:
The Third Street Promenade is located in Santa Monica, north
of the Santa Monica Place Mall. Head
West on the 10 Santa Monica Freeway. Exit Fifth Street heading
north (right). To reach the Promenade: West (left) on Arizona
Avenue.
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