The stores here, at least 98% of them, are just stores you would find at any mall across America. It would be great if there were just stores that were unique to the area. I would still recommend a visit, just to say that you have been there. more

Pedestrianised shopping street with restaurants and a couple of bars. Lovely atmosphere, very welcoming and relaxed day or night. Street performers add a bit of spice, all very civilised. All the kind of shops you need; Victorias Secret, Abercrombie, Gap, Sephora... Local parking plentiful and easy. more

There were 6 of us who visited the Third Street Promenade and we were all disappointed in the experience. The stores were the same ones you'd find in any city (Banana Republic, Gap, Pottery Barn, etc.) and the prices were high. There were many street people and too many aggressive "donate money to help the (fill in the blank)" collectors.... more

I love all the fountains and pruned bushes in the shapes of animals that are in the middle of the street. There is a nice variety of shops and restaurants, but the best thing about the Promenade is that it's closed off to cars, so you can freely walk and explore the establishments and enjoy the southern California atmosphere. more

My mom and I stayed in Santa Monica on a Thursday night, and decided to take a stroll down the promenade at about 9PM. We had heard so much about it, so we were excited to see this hot spot! Boy were we disappointed when we turned the corner and heard bums shouting expletives at each other, then were followed... more

The Third Street Promenade is definetly worth a few hours after you visit the pier. On the promenade, you will find tourists and locals strolling to a variety of shops movie theathers and restaruants. Frankly, it is a cross section of southern california that is not to be missed. There is also a place call Fatburger on the promanade. Locals... more

Just a typical shopping area : some restaurants, stores, and a few street entertainers. That's it. Same ol same ol. The shops were all standard like Puma, Prada, The Gap, Macy's, etc... The restaurants were all ordiary as well, with very expensive drinks - mixed drinks are $10....but that's what it costs every where in Santa Monica. So, it's no... more