If one of your favorite pastimes is shopping, 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 ...

LA’s newest Din Tai Fung is set to host a grand opening on February 28 at Santa Monica Place, just blocks from the beach. The restaurant will open on the top floor of the outdoor mall ...

This open-air shopping mall is filled with major chain stores like Urban Outfitters and H&M, as well as more unique boutiques. You'll also find that outdoor ... and the Santa Monica Pier.

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

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 ...