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Third Street Promenade


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 68 attractions in Santa Monica
Traveler Description:
A moviegoer's haven, this colorful three-block stretch, open to pedestrians only, has some 20 movie theater screens, hundreds of stores, numerous...... more » A moviegoer's haven, this colorful three-block stretch, open to pedestrians only, has some 20 movie theater screens, hundreds of stores, numerous restaurants, animal topiaries and street entertainment running the gamut from dancers to fortune tellers. « less
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Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area, Mall, Theater, Street
Activities: Shopping, Dining, People-watching
Address: Third Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway Santa Monica, CA
Tel: 310-393-8355
Fax: 310-458-3921

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3 of 5 stars
sun010 78 contributions
Gavle, Sweden
Jul 1, 2009

Quite ordinary Promenade with the ordinary chain stores. But nice to be able to stroll and people watch without having to watch out for any cars. A lot of street performers and musicians in the evenings. One word of warning - do not eat on the Promenade, had a terrible pasta experience at the 100% fake "Italian" restaurant called Trastevere.... more

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2 of 5 stars
CaramelSmoothie 6 contributions
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Jun 23, 2009

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

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4 of 5 stars
keentoholiday 19 contributions
south coast
Sep 25, 2008

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

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2 of 5 stars
Hi Flyer 17 contributions
Southeastern PA
Aug 21, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
interviewtraveler 108 contributions
Little Rock, Arkansas
Aug 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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2 of 5 stars
illgetthere 2 contributions
illgetthere
Feb 7, 2007
14/15 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
mktozd 69 contributions
Chicago
Dec 14, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

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

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3 of 5 stars
LuvDCaribbean 70 contributions
Edgewood, Kentucky
Oct 11, 2006
5/7 found this review helpful

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

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Third Street Promenade Address

Third Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
Tel: 310-393-8355 Fax: 310-458-3921