The areas surrounding and north of Montana Ave are some of most sought after real estate areas in all of Los Angeles. Beautiful palm tree and pine tree lined streets, gorgeous landscaping and gorgeous estates. Fantastic shopping and dining is between 7th and 17th, so park and walk. Clientele is sophisticated but hip, wealthy, and always lots of celebrities. Bentleys,... More

If you want to get away from the chain shops this is the place to go without having to vist the high end designer shops. Loved it More

Location, location, location. Shopping, food, coffee, dog friendly. Not to be missed! More

Montana is known for shopping. It consists of walking up and down approximately 10 blocks of primarily women's apparel and small bistros. There are also a few children's shops and furniture/antique stores. It makes for a pleasant way to spend an afternoon if you are in Santa Monica and have an extra day. More

Visited Montana Avenue after reading tripadvisor reviews. We walked from Hotel Shangri-La on our first morning. Found the best coffee we'd had during our 3 weeks in America at Pete's Tea and Coffee. Loads of shops from home furnishings to original jewellery. Can't tell you how many laundry and dry cleaning services we saw in this street! Crossing over Montana... More

Montana Avenue is a street within a beautiful residential area in Santa Monica with small shops and cafes. It runs between Ocean Avenue and 26th Street although most of the pedestrian traffic is between Ocean Ave. and 20th Street. Fun place to walk, have ice cream, coffee or a snack. The restaurants and shops are expensive. There is parking along... More

There's a lot on this street. Among the nice shops is a wonderful toy store with Dr. Seuss lithos, and other famous children's author's art on the wall. The best burger in the LA area is found at Father's Office near the intersection with 11th Street. The Aero Theater by 14th often shows classic movies introduced by people involved in... More

This is my neighborhood. Great local boutique shopping. Friendly shop keepers. High end clothes. Furniture. My favorite is Shabby Chic. Lots of restos for when you get tired or hungry. Also tea shops and coffee bars. My favorites are kreationkafe which serves great green shakes, locanda veneto. Great italian. There's a Pete's coffee and Starbucks and luxe cafe. Also a... More

I'm not much of a shopper, so I don't plan to be back unless I happen to be in Santa Monica for other reasons... More