35. Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade

The Third Street Promenade, the pedestrian only area of Santa Monica, celebrating its 20th Anniversary, is located a mere three blocks from the ocean on Third Street between Broadway Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard.

On Saturday, December 5th at 5 PM the Third Street Promenade will host Light Up The Season with Brian McKnight.

The Promenade is always a fun and festive place to enjoy on a Saturday night with its many venues and street performers that pepper this site.  One of the restaurants I enjoy eating at is Barney's Beanery, which I admit I decided to frequent after seeing the boys from Entourage there during one of their episodes.

During weekday visits to Third Street Promenade, especially not in the summer, the weather is fine and the site less crowded.  On a Saturday night in December expect it to be crowded and a little chilly.  I suggest dressing warm.

Enjoy!