# Downtown Santa Monica > Wide sidewalks lined with palm trees and bright storefronts create a playful, creative space filled with live street performances and ocean views. The atmosphere shifts from lively and vibrant during the day to quiet and peaceful at night. Plenty of benches and outdoor games invite relaxation amid a mix of shoppers and families. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/DowntownSantaMonica - Address: 1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California, United States - Phone: +13103938355 - Website: http://www.downtownsm.com/ ## What it is good for - Outdoor Space — 10/10 - Nice View — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Lively — 10/10 - Energetic — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 9.6/10 - Fun Activities — 9.5/10 - Parks — 9.4/10 - Interesting — 9.3/10 - Local Spot — 9.2/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.2/10 - Cool — 9.1/10 - Beach — 8.9/10 ## What people say - "The beach here is beautiful, wide, and sandy." - "It's a lively and fun place, always buzzing with activity." - "I enjoyed the great ocean views here." ## Good to know - Public Parking Structure 6 offers 99 minutes of free parking. - Parking is often difficult to find in Downtown Santa Monica. - The area is generally safe and cheerful for visitors. - The outdoor shopping area features a variety of unique stores. - Seasonal events and decorations enhance the promenade's appeal. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.