Santa Monica

Coastal city · Los Angeles County

An independent city on the bay, organized around its bluff-top park, its pier, and a grid of streets that runs gently down to the beach. Santa Monica keeps an easy, walkable scale.

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Aerial view of the Santa Monica Pier and beach

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<section class="mal-nb-glance" aria-label="At a glance"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">At a glance</p><dl class="mal-nb-glance-grid"><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Jurisdiction</dt><dd>City of Santa Monica, incorporated 1886</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Landmark</dt><dd>Santa Monica Pier, opened 1909</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Setting</dt><dd>Bluffs above Santa Monica Bay</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Transit</dt><dd>Metro E Line terminus downtown</dd></div></dl></div></section><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">The bluff</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Palisades Park runs along Ocean Avenue at the top of the bluffs, lined with palms and benches facing the water. Steps and footbridges lead down to the beach and the bike path that follows the shore for miles.</p></div></article></div></section><figure class="mal-nb-band" aria-hidden="true"><img class="mal-nb-band-img" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58545078dee8e08416ff4_mal-nb-santa-monica.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">The pier</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">The Santa Monica Pier dates to 1909. Its Looff Hippodrome, built in 1916 to house a carousel, is a National Historic Landmark, and a sign on the pier marks the traditional western end of Route 66.</p></div></article><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">Neighborhood streets</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Away from the beach, Montana Avenue and Main Street carry the city&#x27;s smaller shops and restaurants. North of Montana, the streets are broad and tree-lined, and Bergamot Station gathers galleries in a former rail yard.</p></div></article></div></section><section class="mal-nb-places"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Places of note</p><ul class="mal-nb-places-list"><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Palisades Park</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Bluff-top park along Ocean Avenue</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Santa Monica Pier</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Opened 1909, with the 1916 Looff Hippodrome</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Third Street Promenade</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Pedestrian street downtown</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Montana Avenue</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Shops and cafés in the north of the city</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Bergamot Station</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Gallery complex on a former rail site</span></li></ul></div></section><section class="mal-nb-nearby"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Nearby</p><div class="mal-nb-nearby-grid"><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/venice"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58545fd6393105723ff4f_mal-nb-venice.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Venice</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/brentwood"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58544de480245130fcf30_mal-nb-brentwood.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Brentwood</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/pacific-palisades"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58544de480245130fcee4_mal-nb-pacific-palisades.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Pacific Palisades</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles</span></a></div><p class="mal-nb-maplink"><a href="/neighborhood-map-preview">Back to the neighborhood map</a></p></div></section>

<nav class="mal-nb-index" aria-label="In this guide"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">In this guide</p><ol class="mal-nb-index-list"><li><a href="#nb-parks"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">01</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Parks</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-art"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">02</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Art &amp; Culture</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-recreation"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">03</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Recreational Activities</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-restaurants"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">04</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Restaurants</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">6 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-shopping"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">05</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Shopping</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-entertainment"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">06</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Entertainment</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li></ol></div></nav> <!-- guide lists, inserted before .mal-nb-nearby --> <div class="mal-nb-guide-wrap"><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-parks" aria-labelledby="nb-parks-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-parks-h">Parks</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Palisades Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A clifftop park of palms and benches above the Pacific</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Ocean Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Palisades+Park%2C+Ocean+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Palisades Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Tongva Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A landscaped park by James Corner Field Operations near City Hall</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1615 Ocean Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Tongva+Park%2C+1615+Ocean+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Tongva Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Santa Monica State Beach</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A wide public beach on either side of the pier</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Pacific Coast Hwy</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Santa+Monica+State+Beach%2C+Pacific+Coast+Hwy%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Santa Monica State Beach: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Clover Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Open lawns and ball fields near the Santa Monica Airport</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2600 Ocean Park Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Clover+Park%2C+2600+Ocean+Park+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Clover Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-art" aria-labelledby="nb-art-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-art-h">Art &amp; Culture</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Bergamot Station Arts Center</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A cluster of galleries on a former rail yard</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2525 Michigan Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://bergamotstation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Bergamot Station Arts Center: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">18th Street Arts Center</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">An artist residency campus with exhibitions and open studios</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1639 18th St</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://18thstreet.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="18th Street Arts Center: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Broad Stage</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A performing arts venue for music, theater, and dance</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1310 11th St</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://broadstage.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Broad Stage: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Annenberg Community Beach House</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A public beach club on the former Marion Davies estate</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">415 Pacific Coast Hwy</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Annenberg Community Beach House: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-recreation" aria-labelledby="nb-recreation-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-recreation-h">Recreational Activities</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Santa Monica Pier</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The 1909 pier, with Pacific Park and the Looff Hippodrome carousel</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">200 Santa Monica Pier</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.santamonicapier.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Santa Monica Pier: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Santa Monica Stairs</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Steep public stairways at Fourth Street and Adelaide Drive</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">4th St and Adelaide Dr</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Santa+Monica+Stairs%2C+4th+St+and+Adelaide+Dr%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Santa Monica Stairs: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Marvin Braude Bike Trail</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The beach path running from the Palisades to the South Bay</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Santa Monica Beach</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Marvin+Braude+Bike+Trail%2C+Santa+Monica+Beach%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Marvin Braude Bike Trail: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Original Muscle Beach</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The beachside rings and bars south of the pier</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1800 Ocean Front Walk</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Original+Muscle+Beach%2C+1800+Ocean+Front+Walk%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Original Muscle Beach: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-restaurants" aria-labelledby="nb-restaurants-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">04</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-restaurants-h">Restaurants</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Bar Fortuna</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A new California-Italian wine bar from chef Brian Bornemann, opened in fall 2026</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Santa Monica</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Bar+Fortuna%2C+Santa+Monica%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Bar Fortuna: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">West Side Oyster Club</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A new Ocean Avenue seafood house with lobster rolls and a raw bar</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1355 Ocean Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=West+Side+Oyster+Club%2C+1355+Ocean+Ave%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="West Side Oyster Club: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Holy Basil</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Seafood-leaning Thai cooking from a well-loved Downtown team</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2828 Santa Monica Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Holy+Basil%2C+2828+Santa+Monica+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Holy Basil: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Melisse</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Josiah Citrin&#x27;s intimate tasting-menu restaurant</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1104 Wilshire Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.citrinandmelisse.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Melisse: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">05</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Giorgio Baldi</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A celebrated Italian room near the beach, known for its corn agnolotti</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">114 W Channel Rd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.giorgiobaldi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Giorgio Baldi: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">06</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Father&#x27;s Office</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The original gastropub, known for its burger</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1018 Montana Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.fathersoffice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Father&#x27;s Office: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-shopping" aria-labelledby="nb-shopping-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">05</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-shopping-h">Shopping</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Montana Avenue</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Ten blocks of boutiques, cafés, and design shops</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Montana Ave, 7th to 17th St</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Montana+Avenue%2C+Montana+Ave%2C+7th+to+17th+St%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Montana Avenue: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Main Street</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Independent shops and cafés between Ocean Park and Venice</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Main St</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Main+Street%2C+Main+St%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Main Street: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Santa Monica Farmers Market</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The Wednesday Arizona Avenue market, a fixture for chefs</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Arizona Ave and 2nd St</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Santa Monica Farmers Market: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Santa Monica Place</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">An open-air shopping center at the foot of the Promenade</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">395 Santa Monica Pl</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.santamonicaplace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Santa Monica Place: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-entertainment" aria-labelledby="nb-entertainment-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">06</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-entertainment-h">Entertainment</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">The Broad Stage</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Concerts, theater, and dance near Santa Monica College</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1310 11th St</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://broadstage.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="The Broad Stage: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Aero Theatre</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A 1940 neighborhood cinema run by American Cinematheque</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1328 Montana Ave</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.americancinematheque.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Aero Theatre: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">McCabe&#x27;s Guitar Shop</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A guitar shop that has hosted intimate concerts for decades</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">3101 Pico Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.mccabes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="McCabe&#x27;s Guitar Shop: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Third Street Promenade</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A pedestrian street of shops, cinemas, and street performers</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">3rd St Promenade</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.downtownsm.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Third Street Promenade: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><p class="mal-nb-guide-note"><span class="mal-nb-wrap">Places checked October 31, 2026. Hours and openings change; confirm before visiting.</span></p></div>