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Santa Monica Place

Shopping Mall
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
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    Giancarlo S.
    "DJs spinning on the dining deck."(5 Tips)
    Majed A.
    "Nice open space shopping area in front of the 3rd street."(3 Tips)
    Nm
    "Third Street Promenade"(2 Tips)
    nikki
    "very good food court and seating."(13 Tips)
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  • Nmheart icon on user image
    NmFebruary 25, 2016
    Parking is heaven .. It's free for the first 90 minutes .. Third Street Promenade is only steps away .. Great options for shopping and dining ..
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  • Stevenheart icon on user image
    StevenJune 11, 2016
    Very popular spot in town. Crowed on weekends as always. Almost all popular brand names can be found here. Good place to pick up a gift for everyone.
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  • Curbed
    CurbedMarch 19, 2014
    "Cradle" is made up of hundreds of stainless steel balls hanging in office toy formation off the side of the parking structure at the Santa Monica Place mall. The piece went up in the summer of 2010. Read more
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  • Christine Y.heart icon on user image
    Christine YooAugust 21, 2017
    Very lively and beautiful. Lots of higher end stores and beautiful outdoor seating. Great place to enjoy shopping, good weather and people watching!
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  • Michelle N.
    Michelle NeilJuly 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Dining deck is great. For a fro yo fix stop by Tutti frutti and while ur there come on over to Sanrio Sunshine station to add or start your collection of Hello Kitty and friends
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  • SanAngelMole
    SanAngelMoleMarch 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Save the Date! San Angel Mole will be at Artisanal LA on April16-17 at the new Santa Monica Place. From savory to sweet - Artisanal LA will bring together all your favorite local specialty food produc
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  • Justin L.heart icon on user image
    Justin LisenbyApril 29, 2019
    Amazing stores. One of the funnest places to shop in the US. Tons of great restaurants too.
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  • nikki
    nikkiAugust 12, 2017
    so many stores! different price ranges, but interspersed among great outdoor spaces. very good food court and seating.
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  • Lina A.heart icon on user image
    Lina A.April 27, 2015
    Just love it!! the shops, people, food and drinks... Wouldn't mind coming here everyday
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  • Tracy S.heart icon on user image
    Tracy St.PierreApril 14, 2013
    Skip the food court, head to the market for some gourmet treats and cooking demonstrations. The macaroons are to die for!
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  • Rachel K.heart icon on user image
    Rachel KSeptember 18, 2015
    They film a lot of tv promos (like Americas Got Talent) and have random vendor events (like Nike Run Club) here.
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  • Zach W.
    Zach WillettAugust 16, 2012
    The top floor dining area is super chill. Definitely one of my favorite mall layouts. Free WiFi without any strings attached is great too.
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  • Madewell1937
    Madewell1937April 16, 2012
    Madewell's Denim Roadtrip will be at Santa Monica Place on 5/13/12 between 12-5pm. Stop by for some very special surprises, including a styling station, a hair-braiding bar and a secret deal.
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  • Matilda C.
    Matilda ClementsMay 28, 2014
    The "find your car" technology in the parking garage is amazing! Simply enter your license plate # in the machine, and it automatically tells you where your car is!
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  • @Jonathan360
    @Jonathan360August 20, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't overlook Level 3's THE MARKET! Everything from Curious Palate, Groundworks and even a Gourmandise School. Beautiful environment and outdoor area!
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  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RosaFebruary 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the dining deck. I'm sitting here looking at a @CB2tweets catalog. It's February with temps in the 70s! Perfect vibe and great tunes playing. View of ocean. Can't beat it!
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  • Kris M.heart icon on user image
    Kris MukherjeeFebruary 18, 2013
    Food court is great with young kids. It has a fantastic play structure in the shape of a whale. Kids can climb in it or play around it
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  • Official smart USA
    Official smart USAApril 18, 2013
    Join smart car for an exclusive preview of the all-new smart electric drive at the funtestdrive, April 19 - 28 at Santa Monica Place. Take a test drive, sample great music, meet a Top Chef, and more.
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  • Chris C.heart icon on user image
    Chris CooksonOctober 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    the mall shoot-out scene in Terminator 2 was filmed at this very location. Now that's a cool fact to share with your friends.
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  • Mario L.
    Mario L.August 20, 2011
    I'm not a big mall guy, but the renovations they made here and how they turned it into an outdoor mall, attached to the 3rd street Promenade and only a few blocks from the Pier make it a great place.
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  • Samaheart icon on user image
    SamaOctober 23, 2018
    One of the good shopping malls in Santa Monica.
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  • NORMAN B.
    NORMAN BRODEURAugust 17, 2016
    Shopping in Los Angeles just improved. Crisp off a late cutting edge remodel, Santa Monica Place offers a retail experience like no other.
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  • Annette O.heart icon on user image
    Annette O DDecember 2, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Someone should seriously tell well-intentioned parents/caregivers to TAKE THEIR SHOES OFF if they're getting on the "whale" play structure in the Food Court Play Area.
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  • Wasanheart icon on user image
    WasanAugust 10, 2015
    I loved the seating area next to the food court on the third floor facing the ocean.
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  • AbdulAzeez A.heart icon on user image
    AbdulAzeez AJuly 26, 2015
    Santa Monica Place a very clean and lively place
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  • Salem S.heart icon on user image
    Salem S.March 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Good place with many options for food and shopping. Park here if you intend to walk down 3rd street.
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  • Reemzheart icon on user image
    ReemzAugust 6, 2015
    Great place to spend the day
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  • Kalika Y.heart icon on user image
    Kalika YapMarch 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    On Saturdays when it's busy, the city blocka the entrance to the parking lot from Broadway if you are traveling West. Enter the parking structure from Colorado
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  • Xim T.heart icon on user image
    Xim TogJuly 3, 2017
    Super crowded but it is a must seen. For shopping go to 3rd St Promenade!
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  • William R.
    William ReardonApril 11, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The food court offers one of the better values. Grab your lunch or dinner from there and enjoy the great views of the 3rd floor terrace.
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  • Chris B.
    Chris BurkeOctober 6, 2014
    With "deliv" you can order anything you want in the mall and have it delivered the same day. How cool.
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  • Eleanor R.heart icon on user image
    Eleanor RigbyMay 29, 2017
    It's a nice place to spend time with your family.
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  • Yasin O.
    Yasin OJune 21, 2013
    Use the 3rd floor restrooms near TuttiFrutti. You'll thank me! These are open even after 9pm. Other public restrooms close on or before 9pm.
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  • Majed A.heart icon on user image
    Majed AlashariFebruary 14, 2017
    Nice open space shopping area in front of the 3rd street.
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  • Ron C.
    Ron C.April 22, 2013
    High end market upstairs; from prosciutto to French macarons!
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  • Martijn S.
    Martijn SmeetsSeptember 8, 2011
    Dining Deck is a blast! Great variety. Even the food court is quite good. Loved the Strawberry Nouveau at Crêpe M-ker.
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  • Bridget H.
    Bridget HawkinsNovember 24, 2010
    Great shopping! Bring a jacket@ night... open air shopping. If you go up toward the roof... u can catch a great sunset veiw over the ocean :-)
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  • Sayat D.
    Sayat DeliceAugust 25, 2014
    I always visit the pizzeria on top floor 👍
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  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LOctober 17, 2014
    cute mall~ food court is on the roof n it has the ocean view!!
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  • Roel C.
    Roel ConcepcionJune 5, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    If you squint hard enough, you can see the ocean from the dining area. Squint harder and you may even notice the D-list celebrity eating next to you.
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  • Adrian O.
    Adrian OngApril 2, 2013
    Make sure you bring your passport if you are a vistor go to the conceierge area and get discount books
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  • Meshal
    MeshalOctober 11, 2013
    Don't miss the food-court outdoor seatings at night. So calming with heaters every where.
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  • Charles E.
    Charles EdgeJanuary 9, 2012
    An outdoor mall with free wifi! Since the remodel this is now the best mall on the west side!
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  • Mr Richards157
    Mr Richards157July 6, 2013
    Excellent mall. Has lots of stores an restaurants. Close to the pier.
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  • Travis M.
    Travis MurokiNovember 23, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Visit CB2 and bring in 7 canned foods to donate and receive 15% off your order. All donations go to the LA Foodbank!
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  • Brian L.
    Brian LauJune 18, 2012
    Go up to the 3rd floor food court and just hang out outside with a nice view of the ocean.
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  • Emre A.heart icon on user image
    Emre AktunaSeptember 12, 2018
    Many stores and different price ranges.Ideal for shopping
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  • shelley may b.
    shelley may balahanOctober 13, 2011
    Nursing station and family restrooms at the 3rd floor near food court. Must ring the bell for the attendant to open secured lock.
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  • Kristin L.
    Kristin LopezOctober 17, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Great stores, great atmosphere!! Go by Fluxus next to nordstrom to get great basics!! The head designer is Jeffrey sebelia from project runway :-)
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  • Ross S.heart icon on user image
    Ross SheingoldOctober 19, 2014
    If you download the app, you can get deals on valet parking
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