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About Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica Place is an open-air, tri-level shopping and event complex located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401. As a versatile venue, it hosts hundreds of events annually through Prism Places management, including activations on the Outdoor Patio and rooftop spaces. The L3 event space provides flexible configurations, with a seated capacity around 1,500 and a standing capacity up to 2,000, adaptable to each event’s needs.
Whether you’re planning a concert, activation, or a public gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and coordinate logistics smoothly.
Parking is convenient with valet on 2nd Street between Colorado and Broadway, plus nearby City Structures 7 and 8. First 90 minutes are free; typical daily max parking ranges around the best available price. Santa Monica Place is accessible via the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus and nearby transit hubs, placing it within easy reach of Third Street Promenade and other local attractions. Nearby hotels within walking distance include the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows (101 Wilshire Blvd), Hotel Casa del Mar (1910 Ocean Way), and Shutters on the Beach (1 Pico Blvd). For dining and accommodations, we recommend affiliate partners to help you plan a seamless visit. RESTAURANT and HOTEL links provided below offer easy booking through trusted partners.
Notable notes: Santa Monica Place remains active under Prism Places management following recent changes, with Nordstrom closures announced in 2025. Despite these shifts, the venue continues to host a wide range of public activations and performances, delivering a vibrant hub for locals and visitors alike.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address and venue type: Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401; an open-air, tri-level shopping center with retail, dining, and event spaces.
- Event capacity and seating: L3 (the main event space) has a seated capacity of around 1,500 and a standing capacity up to 2,000, with configurations varying by setup.
- Seating chart: Santa Monica Place provides floor plans/setup charts for events; interactive 3D floor plans are available (L3) to plan seating configurations.
- Parking: Valet parking is on 2nd Street between Colorado and Broadway; adjacent City structures 7 and 8; first 90 minutes free; typical daily max around $20–$25.
- Transit: Accessible by Santa Monica Big Blue Bus and nearby transit hubs; the center is within easy reach from Third Street Promenade and other nearby attractions.
- Nearby hotels: Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows (101 Wilshire Blvd), Hotel Casa del Mar (1910 Ocean Way), Shutters on the Beach (1 Pico Blvd) are all within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: The center hosts hundreds of events annually (over 500 per Prism Places) including public activations and performances; the Outdoor Patio and rooftop event spaces are used for activations (e.g., Sounds of Santa Monica).
- Renaming/demolition status: Santa Monica Place has not been demolished or renamed; in 2024–2025 it moved to Prism Places for management following a receivership, and Nordstrom announced closure in 2025.