Montana Avenue
Montana Avenue is one of Santa Monica's little paradise. Feeling like strolling around? Enjoying a nice cup of coffee? Or admiring locals' relaxed lifestyles? This is where you want to go.
The shops, coffee places and restaurants are located on a small portion of Montana Avenue between Downtown Santa Monica and Brentwood.
I am a fan of the high-end clothing stores with tasteful fashion selection. Here, you can create a perfect SoCal wardrobe. Michael Stars has the most beautiful basics, Jill Roberts is a boutique with an amazing range of designers clothes and accessories (love the Eliza Gran pom pom baskets!). Montana Avenue is the best shopping place to find pieces for a casual polished look.
There are many jewelry and home decor stores to find what you are looking for. Located on 1028 Ele Keats will enchant you with her delicate jewelry. A few steps from there resides the kingdom of shabby chic : Rachel Ashwell furniture store. The atmosphere of the shop is soft and bright, a good address to unearth something for your home.
Window-shopping on Montana Avenue is a pleasure. Stores have pretty facades and many cute details.
Planning a day there can also include pampering. The spa game is strong : sugar waxing at Sugaring LA, make it a combo with a spray tan at SUGARED + BRONZED (this location was just renovated in May 2019).
Fantastic products for sensitive skin can be found at the New York brand Malin + Goetz on 1123.
To glow from inside out have a superfood smoothie at Beaming the best place to follow your wellness journey (read my complete review on Beaming here).
Take the time to share a good coffee in a minimalist decor at Primo Passo Coffee or at the great Caffe Luxxe. For lunch there is the charming Courtyard Kitchen for a nice outdoors meal.
For a delicious healthy dessert 100% fruits go to Frozen Fruit Co. The owners are adorable and their shop is the cutest.
If you decide to stay for the evening, don't miss a chance to go to the Aero, a 1940 theater where the American Cinematheque presents movies.
Have New American cuisine dinner at Art's Table and drinks at R+D Kitchen (cool cocktail on the menu, the Crush : Belvedere vodka, fresh white grapes and basil leaf).