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City of Santa Monica · Wilshire Blvd to Broadway · Downtown Santa Monica

Third Street Promenade

3rd St / Third Street Promenade, 1200–1499 blocks: Wilshire Blvd to Broadway, Santa Monica.

6Opened (12m)
7Closed (12m)
MixedSteady

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Neighborhood Pulse: Mixed

6 new spots opened vs. 7 closed over the past 12 months. New openings and recent closures are roughly even along these blocks.

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Storefront Tracker · Third St. Promenade

What’s Opening, Closing & Next on Third St. Promenade

Verified ground-floor storefront openings, coming-soon spots, and recent closings tracked in this neighborhood.

HQ Gastropub — Third St. PromenadeStorefront
Coming SoonThird St. PromenadeTracked Oct 2026

HQ Gastropub

1360 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Gastropub and sports lounge currently under construction at 1360 3rd Street Promenade (ABC liquor license issued Feb 2026; buildout underway).

↺ Previously ▾
Former Barney's Beanery storefront (1354–1360 3rd Street Promenade).
Sephora (Promenade return) — Third St. PromenadeWellness
Coming SoonThird St. PromenadeTracked Oct 2026

Sephora (Promenade return)

1426 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Beauty retailer under construction at 1426 3rd Street Promenade (former Tillys space).

↺ Previously ▾
Previously: Tillys (1426 3rd Street Promenade) — multi-brand surf and skate apparel storefront.
Cotti Coffee — Third St. PromenadeCoffee
Coming SoonThird St. PromenadeTracked Oct 2026

Cotti Coffee

1353 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Specialty coffee bar under construction at 1353 3rd Street Promenade.

↺ Previously ▾
Previously: Sand 'n Surf (1353 3rd Street Promenade) — longtime beachwear and souvenir shop on the 1300 block.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria — Third St. PromenadeDining
Now OpenThird St. PromenadeOpened Jun 2026

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria

1444 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Opened Jun 20, 2026 at 1444 3rd Street Promenade.

Raising Cane's — Third St. PromenadeWellness
Now OpenThird St. PromenadeOpened Jun 2026

Raising Cane's

1401 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Opened Jun 10, 2026 at the corner of Broadway & 3rd Street Promenade in the former Bibibop space.

↺ Previously ▾
Previously: Bibibop Asian Grill (1401 3rd Street Promenade) — corner space at Broadway & Third Street Promenade.
Anthropologie — Third St. PromenadeStorefront
ClosedThird St. PromenadeClosed Jun 2026

Anthropologie

1402 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Closed its two-story storefront at 1402 3rd Street Promenade on Jun 1, 2026 to relocate to Marina del Rey.

Dr. Martens — Third St. PromenadeStorefront
ClosedThird St. PromenadeClosed Apr 2026

Dr. Martens

1215 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Footwear retailer closed and vacated 1215 3rd Street Promenade on Apr 28, 2026.

Sand 'n Surf — Third St. PromenadeCoffee
ClosedThird St. PromenadeClosed Mar 2026

Sand 'n Surf

1353 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Long-running beachwear and souvenir shop closed Mar 21, 2026; space now under construction for Cotti Coffee.

Lids — Third St. PromenadeStorefront
Now OpenThird St. PromenadeOpened Mar 2026

Lids

1344 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Opened new 1300-block storefront at 1344 3rd Street Promenade on Mar 6, 2026.

IT'SUGAR — Third St. PromenadeStorefront
ClosedThird St. PromenadeClosed Feb 2026

IT'SUGAR

1427 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Candy store at 1427 3rd Street Promenade closed Feb 28, 2026.

Two Bit Circus — Third St. PromenadeStorefront
ClosedThird St. PromenadeClosed Jan 2026

Two Bit Circus

1220 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Micro-amusement park and arcade at 1220 3rd Street Promenade closed Jan 3, 2026.

See Sea — Third St. PromenadeStorefront
ClosedThird St. PromenadeClosed Dec 2025

See Sea

1405 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Closed and vacated 1405 3rd Street Promenade on Dec 12, 2025.

Uniqlo — Third St. PromenadeFashion
Now OpenThird St. PromenadeOpened Dec 2025

Uniqlo

1431 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Opened Dec 5, 2025. Multi-level Promenade flagship with UTme! custom tee and RE.UNIQLO repair studios.

Johnny Rockets — Third St. PromenadeDining
ClosedThird St. PromenadeClosed Nov 2025

Johnny Rockets

1322-A 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Closed at 1322-A 3rd Street Promenade; space now under construction for Dragon Alley Kitchen & Burgers.

Museum of Illusions — Third St. PromenadeStorefront
Now OpenThird St. PromenadeOpened Oct 2025

Museum of Illusions

1232 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Opened Oct 25, 2025 on the 1200 block of the Third Street Promenade.

Editor’s Picks · Local Favorites · Trending

Neighborhood Favorites in Third St. Promenade

The five standout spots in each category in Third St. Promenade, verified Oct 2026.

Coffee & Matcha

  1. 1Espresso CieloEditor's pick
    1431 2nd St, Santa Monica (one block west of the Promenade)
    Downtown Santa Monica coffeehouse one block off the Promenade, pouring specialty espresso alongside fresh gelato and breakfast pastries; open daily from 7am.
  2. 2Blue Bottle CoffeeEditor's pick
    415 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica (at 4th St, one block east of the Promenade)
    Bright corner café at 4th & Santa Monica Blvd, one block off the Promenade, known for single-origin pour-overs, New Orleans-style iced coffee, and matcha lattes.
  3. 3Little Hawaii Smoothie BarEditor's pick
    1431 2nd St, Santa Monica (one block west of the Promenade)
    Hawaiian-vibe smoothie, matcha, and acai bar on 2nd St just off the Promenade, serving organic green matcha smoothies and bowls.
  4. 4StarbucksLocal favorite
    1356 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
    Right on the pedestrian Promenade at Santa Monica Blvd, open early to late daily (5am–10pm+).
  5. 5Ugo CafeLocal favorite
    1400 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
    Italian espresso bar, bakery, and gelateria on the corner of Broadway & the Promenade, pouring traditional Italian coffees from 9am.
Full Coffee & Matcha guide→

Restaurants

  1. 11212 Santa MonicaLocal favorite
    1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
    The Promenade's most polished restaurant: New American, cocktails, brunch.
  2. 2ÉlephanteEditor's pick
    1332 2nd St, Rooftop, Santa Monica
    Sun-drenched coastal Italian rooftop lounge just steps off the Promenade, a scene favorite for whipped eggplant, wood-fired pizzas, and ocean-view cocktails.
  3. 3Casa MartinLocal favorite
    1251 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
    Casual Mexican with a lively patio.
  4. 4Cabo CantinaLocal favorite
    1240 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
    Margaritas and game-day energy on the north end.
  5. 5BruxieLocal favorite
    1412 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
    Waffle-sandwich counter, a quick Promenade bite.
Full Restaurants guide→

Shops

  1. 1Apple Third Street PromenadeLocal favorite
    1415 Third Street Promenade
    Tech (flagship). Apple's glass-front flagship and the Promenade's busiest store.
  2. 2Barnes & NobleLocal favorite
    1318 Third Street Promenade
    Books. Bookseller's 2024 return to the Promenade, in the former Midnight Special bookstore building.
  3. 3PatagoniaLocal favorite
    1345 Third Street Promenade
    Outdoor & surf. One of the few Patagonia shops with surf gear, plus film screenings and nonprofit events.
  4. 4UniqloTrending
    1431 Third Street Promenade
    Apparel. New Promenade store (opened Dec 2025) with custom tee, embroidery and repair studios.
  5. 5lululemonLocal favorite
    1457 Third Street Promenade
    Activewear. A high-traffic Promenade anchor for yoga and run gear; open daily.
Full Shops guide→

Neighborhood Map & Public Records

Storefront Map & Filing Breakdown

Interactive map of Neighborhood Favorites, recent openings, and coming-soon locations in Third St. Promenade.

View Public-Record & Permit Log for Third St. Promenade (17 ground-floor filings) Filter by business registrations, liquor licenses & permits ▾

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