montana avenue

Veni-vidi-vicidotcom

Window shopping, eating, and drinking coffee were our marching orders for the day. Many great little local shops and restaurants that are unique and upscale. Lots of fun and nice people there walking with you on the sidewalks.

Athenalim

I like the quaint shops, perfumeries, and chocolatiers in the avenue. Everything is slightly overpriced, but I love the place anyway. There is a relaxing atmosphere that just makes you want to stroll around. I usually just go window shopping here.

MikeLeicester

Recommended by a nice lady at the Tourist place in Main Street and we were looking forward to it. You pass through some very nice neighbourhoods which we wouldn't have come across otherwise so enjoyed that. The shops were quite twee and nothing really caught our attention. Santa Monica is a great place though.

740pp

I love Montana Avenue. it's just a nice neighborhood street lined with shops, a branch library, and a few truly good local restaurants. It's a great getaway from the chain stores on the Third Street Promenade - and only 3 blocks away.

Barry684

Clean, easy, many specialty stores, restaurants, Cafes, and pretty people ,specially Girls and sexy women! Traffic sometimes is too much, but its manageable over all. I lie Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast too.

127jackc

This is one of the last shopping areas in the entire Los Angeles area that has not been ruined by gentrification (although it could happen).Many small shops and restaurants, some with character and charm, others not so much. But, this is an area worth visiting, although parking can often be a problem.

1CPY

This street is your local neighbor beach street with boutique shops and residents enjoying their coffee.

Purplebunny24

we were able to walk to montana so visited lots of lovely shops along the way. we ate at creation cafe which was cool and hd fro yo on the way home which the kids loved. very reasonable and fun to create your own desert

listravellers

On previous trips to Santa Monica, we could not wait to stroll on Montana. The street has lost some of it charm and there are so many other fun spots in and around Santa Monica that Montana has lost some of its appeal.

dcalianno

Montana Avenue is much quieter than the Promenade area and home to many good restaurants and shops. I recommend you check this area out while in Santa Monica

punkrockess

If you like boutique shopping then Montana is for you. Lots of awesome shops for everything from clothing to getting your hair done and homewares. After you're done for the day stop off at R&D Kitchen or Father's office for a burger and a beer.

pickietraveler

Not like other malls in LA. U can find unique items in the small shops. There are also fabulous cafés for lunch & coffees. Go there when they have their side walk sales!!

CarmichaelVentura

There really aren't that many places where it's still really fun to .gi shopping (or window-shopping!), but this still is. Featuring original stores, intriguing labels and an eclectic collection if dining options, one can easily spend the day here.

Littledougie

A great street to just stroll and shop or dine. A great place for families and singles. Not many paparazzi around so you can dine and not be hassled. Many of the shops and restaurants keep an eye out for them.

coric905

Montana is a wonderful street to walk, shop and eat. There are unique boutiques and restaurants that you don't want to miss. The problem will be what to do first.