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The beach community of Santa Monica is a fun
and scenic place to visit. On the Santa Monica
Pier, kids of every age can enjoy games and rides, especially the giant
Ferris wheel.  It
is also where the historic Route 66 officially ends. Between the streets of
Wilshire and Broadway, and just 2 blocks west of Ocean Ave, is The
Third Street
Promenade. This terrific outdoor shopping area is 3 city blocks long and closed
to cars. It is full of clothing and furniture shops, restaurants, cafes and
movie theaters. At night, there is a wide variety of street performers to
entertain you as you stroll down the block. There are many top hotels in Santa
Monica; many are located along the beach, close to both the Third Street
Promenade and the Pier. The West Side has a new place to see and be seen, attracting throngs of happy shoppers and more than the occasional celebrity. A three-block stretch of 3rd Street in Santa Monica has been sealed off from traffic, turning it into a pedestrian shopping and dining mecca, which was re-christianed "The Third Street Promenade." L.A. is the land of the automobile and the mall, and as the old saying goes: "nobody walks in L.A.." But here on the Promenade you can always find a crowd of happy pedestrians enjoying the sunshine (or the moonlight), along with the movies and restaurants. And it's free - there is no admission charge. The new shopping area begins where the Santa Monica Place mall ends (anchoring the Promenade's southern end) and runs north for three long outdoor blocks to Wilshire Blvd. Things to do in Santa Monica Go to the Beach to relax, play or even swim Take a bike ride or rollerblade along the bike path to Venice Beach and back Walk along the Santa Monica Pier and take a ride on the Ferris Wheel Take an evening stroll along the Third Street Promenade and have dinner & a movie Have a nice breakfast and shop along Montana Avenue For some exercise, try walking up and down "The Stairs" off Adelaide Street Have an elegant meal in one of the many local gourmet restaurants Hang out and have drinks after dinner in a local "hot spot" Rent a convertible car and enjoy the California sunshine Along Main Street have coffee, check your email, and then go shopping |
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