1605 Ocean Front Walk

Due to its global visibility, coastal location, strong demographics, and orientation towards tourism, retail properties in Santa Monica have historically been among the most lucrative in the Greater Los Angeles area. Recently renovated, 1605 Ocean Front Walk features a colorful façade, pointed arches, 12-foot exposed ceilings, and stunning skylights that illuminate the space with abundant natural lighting. With glass garage doors, a 1,000-square-foot private patio, and a central staircase that leads to an expansive mezzanine space, possibilities abound for a variety of retail uses that align with a community that values health and wellness like no other. LOCATION The landmark Santa Monica Pier, sandy beaches, miles of bike path, Ocean Front Walk and the sunlight-bathed eateries and hotels of Ocean Avenue add up to a quintessentially California scene. With a stunning coastline, some of the best sunsets in Southern California, and a dynamic downtown, Santa Monica was Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live" The city is the center of Silicon Beach, having high concentration of technology firms and startups in the area. Videogame maker Activision, streaming service Hulu, social media app developer Snap Inc., and the renowned RAND Corporation all call Santa Monica Home. Santa Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente; as well as Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses VISIBILITY A globally renowned icon, the appearance of the iconic pier and entrance sign in commercials, print advertisements, TV and movie productions has been a source of community pride for the City of Santa Monica for decades. Today, the Santa Monica Pier is once again on the upswing as a recreational and entertainment venue. Summer evenings attract thousands of people to concerts and amusement venues that feature popular performers and entertainment. Many companies and non-profit organizations choose the Pier as a unique location for special events, and it continues to be a location favored by still photographers and film crews who choose to use the Pier extensively as a backdrop for magazine layouts, motion pictures, television shows, commercials and videos. TOURISM TO GET A BOOST With its proximity to LAX airport, more than 40 hotels and plenty of options for transportation, Santa Monica will be the destination of choice when the world’s biggest sporting events come to LA. In 2026, the world’s most popular sport with 5B fans globally will arrive when LA hosts the FIFA World Cup soccer final. Returning to Los Angeles for the third time, the Olympic Games are set to begin July 14, 2028, running through July 30. The LA28 Games will feature 800 events in more than 40 sports, with an estimated 15,000 athletes expected to compete in the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will follow in August 2028. Fittingly, Santa Monica is set to host the Summer Games’ beach volleyball matches near the iconic Santa Monica Pier, with Pacific Palisades’ nearby Riviera Country Club hosting golf. With 11 professional teams and college powerhouses, Southern California is a sports region unrivaled, known for its legendary players, team-winning dynasties, generations of fans and unparalleled venues. While the Games themselves will only last for 10 days, history tells us that the economic benefits will last a lifetime. In the decade that followed the 1984 games, Santa Monica welcomed a dashing increase in overall visitors, a majority of which were foreigners who tend to stay longer and spend more. Since 2021, international visitors have increased by a net positive 240%. And looking forward, forecasts call for even better conditions with pre-pandemic levels expected as soon as 2025. PUBLIC SAFETY Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. In 2022, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism began a piloted Tourism Improvement District (TID) program. Santa Monica Travel and Tourism employs a third-party vendor, Chrysalis, to conduct the 7 day a week cleanup service. The TID program works to support the city’s efforts for a clean and safe Santa Monica. Santa Monica Police Pier Substation is located on the Pier itself. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating. ACCESSIBILITY SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS: Ease in supply chain logistics with proximity to LAX Airport, Los Angeles / Long Beach Ports, and the rest of California via nearby 10 and 405 freeways. PIER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT: The Pier Bridge is a vital pedestrian link and vehicular route to the Santa Monica Pier. The Pier Bridge Replacement Project is set to replace the 84-year-old bridge to provide improved infrastructure for the residents, pier businesses, and visitors to get to the Pier. Construction is to be completed prior to the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. PARKING: Parking is plentiful and the closest parking lot is at the bottom of the ramp on the Pier itself. More parking is available at Lot 1 North, located immediately north of the Pier. ACCESS BY CAR: If you’re coming to the Pier by car, take the ramp located at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue down to the Pier. From I-10 West, exit 1-A to 4th & 5th streets, stay in the right lane to make a right on 4th Street at the light. Make the first left on Colorado Boulevard and drive straight until you hit Ocean Ave. Turn left onto Ocean Ave. Make a right on Seaside Terrace – this is a small side street after the traffic light onto Pacific Coast Highway. Take the next right on Appian Way – this will take you to Lot 1 North on the other side of the Pier. If you are driving to Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway, you can enter Lot 1 North by the beach directly from PCH. When approaching the Pier, stay right after passing the California Incline; as traffic moves left into the McClure Tunnel, stay in the right-most lane. This will take you directly into Lot 1 North. If you need to access the Pier deck from PCH, exit left to the California Incline which will take you up to Ocean Avenue. Turn right on Ocean; the Pier bridge will be on your right in three blocks at Colorado. ACCESS BY FOOT: The Pier is centrally located and easily accessible on foot from all hotels in Downtown Santa Monica, as well as Santa Monica Place and the Third Street Promenade. Simply look towards the sea and walk. To walk to the Pier from Downtown, the best path is to walk under the historic Santa Monica Pier and Yacht Harbor sign at Ocean and Colorado and down the Pier bridge. If you are on Main Street or coming from hotels and other destinations along Pico, he