BakeryBacio di Latte
1510 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened Oct 2026. Brazilian gelato chain's 30th US shop and its second in Santa Monica.
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Neighborhood Pulse: Healthy
See all 14 neighborhood ratings & market data →10 new spots opened vs. 1 closed over the past 12 months. Very few empty storefronts along these blocks.
Storefront Tracker · Montana Ave.
What’s Opening, Closing & Next on Montana Ave.
Verified ground-floor storefront openings, coming-soon spots, and recent closings tracked in this neighborhood.
Bakery
StorefrontErnesta
1308 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened Sep 2026. Custom-rug brand's first West Coast showroom (its 12th location), opened Sep 14.
WellnessJones Road Beauty
1406 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened Jun 2026. Bobbi Brown's brand opens its first California store (its 15th overall), 1,470 sq ft.
CoffeeThe Win~Dow
930 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened Jun 2026. Walk-up smashburger, fried chicken, and grain-bowl window from the American Beauty team in the former Go Get Em Tiger space.
↺ Previously ▾
Previously: Go Get Em Tiger (930 Montana Ave) — specialty coffee bar succeeded by The Win~Dow in June 2026.
BakeryPop's Bagels (Montana Ave)
912 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened May 2026 at 912 Montana Ave after relocating from its original Brentwood shop.
StorefrontKilte
1306 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened 2026. Online cashmere/knitwear brand's first brick-and-mortar store.
StorefrontSundays
1101 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened 2026. Direct-to-consumer furniture brand's Montana Avenue showroom at 11th St.
FashionMarc Michel Eyewear
1203 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened Mar 2026. Luxury optical and eyewear boutique at 1203 Montana Ave.
StorefrontMalia Mills
1129 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Opened Mar 2026. The swim and ready-to-wear brand's largest store yet, relocated from Brentwood Country Mart.
CoffeeGo Get Em Tiger (Montana Ave)
930 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
Closed its 930 Montana Ave café; storefront succeeded by The Win~Dow in June 2026.
Editor’s Picks · Local Favorites · Trending
Neighborhood Favorites in Montana Ave.
The five standout spots in each category in Montana Ave., verified Oct 2026.
Coffee & Matcha
- 1La La Land Kind Cafe — Montana AveTrending1426 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaDescribed by Matcha Guide LA as the brand's 'famously busy' original Westside room; very deep seasonal matcha menu.
- 2Caffe Luxxe — Montana AveLocal favorite925 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaBeloved neighborhood espresso bar on Montana Avenue known for handcrafted northern Italian-style espresso and a loyal morning crowd.
- 3Primo Passo Coffee Co.Local favorite702 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaGlass-fronted specialty roaster at the west end of the avenue; pour-overs and lines out the door per recent reviews.
- 4BardonnaEditor's pick1601 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaSunny neighborhood coffeehouse and all-day bakery-café at 16th & Montana with a leafy courtyard patio.
- 5Le Café de la PlageEditor's pick1301 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaCharming French-style café (born in Malibu) serving fresh pastries, Intelligentsia espresso, and house-made gelato on Montana Ave.
Restaurants
- 1R+D KitchenLocal favorite1323 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaMontana's busiest patio for American plates and cocktails.
- 2Father's OfficeLocal favorite1018 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaBirthplace of the famous Office Burger and a craft-beer landmark.
- 3FormaLocal favorite1610 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaItalian restaurant known for pasta tossed in a cheese wheel.
- 4Sogno ToscanoLocal favorite1512 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaCozy Tuscan trattoria and wine spot.
- 5Primo PassoLocal favorite702 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaCafé-restaurant at the 7th St end, a local breakfast and lunch favorite.
Shops
- 1KilteTrending1306 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaOnline-born cashmere/knitwear brand's first brick-and-mortar store (2026), local Westside following.
- 2Malia MillsTrending1129 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaSwim + RTW brand's largest store yet, opened Mar 1, 2026 after moving from Brentwood Country Mart.
- 3Last ResortLocal favorite1403 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaHigh-end curated resort/travel wardrobe boutique.
- 4Jill RobertsLocal favorite920 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaLong-running women's contemporary boutique, listed in the city's local-business directory.
- 5Estell BoutiqueLocal favorite908 Montana Ave, Santa MonicaOwner-styled women's boutique (also in Manhattan Beach).
Neighborhood Map & Public Records
Storefront Map & Filing Breakdown
Interactive map of Neighborhood Favorites, recent openings, and coming-soon locations in Montana Ave..
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