Shopping Santa Monica’s Neighborhoods
Santa Monica shopping covers the spectrum of options with celebrated destinations, from downtown’s Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place to upscale boutiques along Montana Avenue and the eclectic retail mix on Main Street. Each of the city’s eight neighborhoods offers a distinct character all its own.
Downtown Santa Monica
The world-famous al fresco Third Street Promenade shopping experience includes national stores, name brand clothing and boutiques in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Soak up a colorful, upbeat scene filled with musicians and entertainers while basking in breezes from the nearby ocean.

Main Street
Just two blocks from the beach, Main Street offers chic clothing and design stores, art galleries and a weekly farmers market just two blocks from the ocean, as well as the Santa Monica Walk-In Visitor Information Center. Here many locals can be spotted walking their dogs, sipping coffee or gearing up for a surf session.

Montana Avenue
On the north end of town, Montana Avenue is a tree-lined European boulevard – a luxurious shopping destination known for its unique stores as well as its popular bistros, cafes, bakeries and celebrity clientele.


Pico Boulevard
On the southern end of Santa Monica, Pico Boulevard features attractions like Santa Monica College’s performing arts venues and planetarium, as well as award-winning restaurants and a huge Saturday farmers market. The neighborhood offers a list of below-the-radar shopping finds and unique art galleries.
Wilshire Boulevard
Spanning 15.8 miles from Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue to Grand Avenue in Downtown LA, Wilshire Boulevard offers a unique mix of boutiques and stores along with many renowned restaurants.

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