The recent growth in experiential retail combines the changing attitudes of shoppers with landlords' need to fill space. Malls have been struggling for decades as department stores consolidated and ...

which stretches from Broadway (by Santa Monica Place) to Wilshire Boulevard, is a popular shopping destination with an eclectic vibe. This open-air shopping mall is filled with major chain stores ...

we'll bring people into Santa Monica, because after talking to this landlord, there's a lot of businesses just in the shopping mall that hopefully people will frequent. So I think it's going to ...

A new bookstore opens today in Santa Monica. It’s another branch ... and comforts like sofas and cafes in malls and in prominent spots in popular shopping districts. “Our bookstores were ...

Nevertheless, this decline has been evident through nearly half a decade, and as of 2025, it shows no signs of halting.

then you'll want to check out Santa Monica Place. Situated next to the Third Street Promenade, another shopping mecca, this modern outdoor mall is filled with high-end boutiques. Some of the ...

Though it might boast one of the most famous beaches in the world, Santa Monica is ... marketplace (or mall, even), offering a diverse mix of contemporary art, cool shopping, and cultural experiences.

However, as part of Google's ongoing expansion into brick-and-mortar shopping, it is opening ... just before the Santa Monica Place mall and just a few blocks from the Santa Monica Pier and ...

Santa Monica Seafood closed its Costa Mesa market and cafe, saying goodbye in a social media post on Feb. 19. For decades, the popular market and cafe was a go-to for all types of fresh seafood ...

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He hosted a YouTube show ...

The company last year announced that it would open a new store in Santa Monica. However ... you can even book an appointment for repairs, shopping, and setup. A new retail store is opening ...