If you live in California, you probably already know about this amazing place, but if you’re not from there and are planning to visit California on a vacation, let me introduce you to the one place that you have to visit- Santa Monica Place! If you are a shopaholic, that place is your heaven- if you’re not- if you’re just a tourist interested in the culture and interesting places to visit- Santa Monica Place is still a must in your itinerary. Here are 7 reasons to go to Santa Monica Place.
1. Louis Vuitton
If you don’t know about Louis Vuitton, you have been living under a rock, my friend! They are only the most famous fashion brand from France! From handbags to leather goods to accessories to shoes to jewelry to travel bags to clothes- they have everything in there for men and women. Santa Monica Place has a huge showroom of Luis Vuitton where you can find all the bags, shoes, and accessories that you find stars and celebrities wearing on red carpets. You can find things that represent and enhances your personality. You can find the perfect gift for your friends and loved ones. No one in the history of gift receiving has ever frowned over a Louis Vuitton gift!
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- Name: Louis Vuitton
- Address: Level 1 | Parking P7, Santa Monica Place
- Phone: (310)394-7777
- Website: www.louisvuitton.com
2. Nike
There are very few people in the world who has never owned anything from this brand. Yes, we’re talking about Nike. They are one of the biggest brands in the world. If you ever jogged or ran or played any sports in your life, chances are you’ve used Nike gears or wore Nike shoes or clothes. Not only are they most widespread sports brand but they are also the best in the industry. Nike has a beautiful showroom in Santa Monica Place and you have to visit it once- if not for buying sports equipment or clothing, then just to marvel at the fact that almost every legendary sports person in the history has used equipment and clothes similar to those!
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- Name: Nike
- Address: Level 1 | Parking P7, Santa Monica Place
- Phone: (310) 3937384
- Website: www.nike.com
3. Karen Millen
Everyone has a different sense of fashion and style. But once in a while, everyone loves a little-sophisticated approach. Karen Millen is famous for their sophisticated and polished approach towards fashion. You can find a range of clothing, footwear, accessories that always manage to look high end and just perfect for you. If you’re shopping for an occasion- be it personal or professional, you’ll find everything in the Karen Millen store at Santa Monica Place to make you look and feel like a million bucks. They currently have a sale on too- bonus!
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- Name: Karen Millen
- Address: Level 1, Santa Monica Place
- Opening hour: Friday- Saturday: 10am, Sunday: 11am
- Closing hour:Friday- Saturday: 9pm, Sunday: 8pm
- Website: us.karenmillen.com/
4. Nordstrom
This place needs no introduction. However, if you’re a tourist visiting the USA, you might find the introduction helpful. Nordstrom is one of the most famous American retailer brands. If you knew nothing about fashion and style and what’s in and what’s not- all you need to do is walk into the Nordstrom shop at Santa Monica Place and you’ll come out as a fashion diva! Not only they have every fashion item that once could need but they also feature various famous brands from all over the world in their showroom. You don’t need to visit different showrooms to get a Fendi bag or a Valentino dress- you can get them all at Nordstrom!
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- Name: Nordstrom
- Address: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 | Parking P7, Santa Monica Place
- Opening hour: Friday- Saturday: 10am, Sunday: 11am
- Closing hour:Friday- Saturday: 9pm, Sunday: 8pm
- Website: shop.nordstrom.com
5. The Cheesecake Factory
Even if you’ve never been to one of their restaurants, you already know the name of the place thanks to the famous US sitcom The Big Bang Theory because Penny used to work in there! You guessed it right- it’s the Cheesecake Factory and no they don’t only sell cheesecakes! If you’re not into shopping that much and rather spend your vacation tasting the local specialties as well as exotic foods from different cuisine- the Cheesecake Factory is where you should be. The environment there is amazing and the food- simply mouth watering. Trust me, you’ll fall in love with that place.
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- Name: The Cheesecake Factory
- Address: Level 3 | Parking P7, Santa Monica Place
- Phone: (310)260-1296
- Website: http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/
6. Disney
Do you have children? Or nephews and nieces? If you do then you can’t avoid visiting the Disney showroom at Santa Monica Place. From the perfect Disney pirate costume to Elsa and Anna, you’ll find every costumes and apparel of every famous Disney character. And it’s just not for kids- you can satiate the inner nerd inside you. If not that- you might as well do your Halloween shopping in there. Disney outlet in Santa Monica Place has frequent sales and discounts offers. So you can buy gifts for all the kids in your extended family without burning a hole in your pocket.
Information
- Name: Disney
- Address: Level 2 | Parking P7, Santa Monica Place
- Opening hour: Friday- Saturday: 10am, Sunday: 11am
- Closing hour:Friday- Saturday: 9pm, Sunday: 8pm
- Website: www.disneystore.com
7. Pandora
Raise your hand if you don’t love jewelry! Did you raise your hand? I don’t think so! Because everyone loves jewelry- just the style differs. Pandora is the absolute best place to shop for exclusive jewelry items. Don’t get me started about their specialty- charm bracelets! They design the best charm bracelets ever! There’s no beating them in that category. If you are looking for a meaningful charm to gift someone or to put on your bracelet to remind you of something or someone special- Pandora is the where you can find them.
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- Name: Pandora
- Address: Level 2 | Parking P8, Santa Monica Place
- Website: http://www.pandora.net/en-us
Santa Monica Place is one of the best malls in California. Your visit to California will be incomplete if you don’t go there so don’t make the mistake!
Have a good trip and travel!
