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Third Street Promenade

Third Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
310-393-8355
Ranked #1 of 28 shopping in Santa Monica
4.5 of 5 stars 398 Reviews
Type: Malls, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Theaters
Activities: Shopping, Dining, People-watching
Owner 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 » Owner description: 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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Westerville, Ohio, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Great shopping area - visit the farmer's market if you can. More

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Culver City, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

TSP is good for people watching, getting bumped into by clueless tourists and buying generally overpriced merchandise. Nothing you can't find in an average-nice mall, but does have nice surroundings. Parking can be very difficult- the public lots all have a sign telling you how many spaces are available, but there are usually about 20 fewer spaces available than shown.... More

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Heerenveen, The Netherlands
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Amazing live music on the streets. I spent all day there and loved it. More

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Tucson, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Perfect location in Santa Monica and seconds away from the beach. Great Atmosphere for the family!!! More

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Australia
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Take a walk late afternoon down the Promenade and view street performers playing, dancing, singing or just watch the people pass by. Also a great place to shop..........and no cars! More

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Los Angeles, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This closed off street is bordered by Wilshire Blvd. on one side and a new 3-story, partially outdoor, mall on the other. The street is lined with all sorts of restaurants (both casual and moderate), shop and street performers. The open air top floor of the mall has a large food court and a number of special restaurants. Of course,... More

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Camarillo, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

There is so much to do - dinner, movies, shopping (great stores) bars...Must see if you're new to the area. And it's great to be outside to enjoy the weather More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Plenty of places to eat and talented street performers More

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See 3 more reviews by BarbKnowles for Santa Monica
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Pedestrian only shopping street with many big brands. It's a little crowded on weekends, but definitely worth the walk. Along the way there are many street performances. More

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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This really just reminded me of Lincoln Road in Miami, but not nearly as good. There were teens running around with Forever21 bags, and some extremely uninspired restaurants....not much to write home about More

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