Fun things to do in Santa Monica (US)
Best and most fun things to do in Santa Monica : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.
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Downtown Santa Monica (Shopping center)
1351 3rd Street PromenadeDowntown Santa Monica is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works with the City of Santa Monica to promote economic stability, growth and community life within Downtown Santa Monica through responsible planning, development, management and coordination of programs, projects and services designed to benefit the community as a whole, which includes downtown businesses, property owners, residents, and visitors.
DTSM, Inc.
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Santa Monica Place (Shopping center)
395 Santa Monica PlSanta Monica Place is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
Located steps away from the Pacific Ocean in Downtown Santa Monica and adjacent to Third Street Promenade, the unique, tri-level, all-outdoor Santa Monica Place is home to a variety of stores and popular brands including Nordstrom, Tesla, Rolex, Nike, and Uniqlo.
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Costco Wholesale (Shopping)
13463 Washington BlvdCostco Wholesale is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.
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Urth Caffe Santa Monica (Coffee)
2327 Main StUrth Caffe Santa Monica is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
We are a European-style cafe--- a casual, comfortable experience with no waiters. Please place your order with the cashier, find a table, and it will be our pleasure to bring it out to you!
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Route 66 (Tourist destination)
330 Santa Monica PierVisitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here.
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Gjusta (Bakery)
320 Sunset AveGjusta is most popular around 12 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
Gjusta is a California deli, bakery, café, and market created to serve market-driven, seasonal food to our community. Our menu, space, and offerings change as we go, evolving with the seasons and the needs of our neighborhood.
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