Top Shopping – Santa Monica and The Beaches
Pick up more than an amazing tan during your upcoming trip to Santa Monica – plan an amazing day of shopping with Super Cheap's top shopping picks for the area. There are literally hundreds of great store to visit in the Santa Monica area, so what are you waiting for? Gas up your Super Cheap LAX Car Rentals vehicle and get ready for an exciting afternoon of bargain hunting.
LAX car rentals first stop: Main Street
Travelers in LAX car rentals will find plenty of great retail stores along Main Street, between Pacific Street and Rose Avenue in Santa Monica. Great for strolling, this street is jam-packed with a combination of upscale chains and unique boutiques. Casual cafes and restaurants also abound on this bust street. The overall atmosphere on Main Street is relaxed with a very beachy vibe, so expect to find plenty of swimsuits and sandals on sale. Shopping highlights include a trendy antique store called Obsolete, Horizons West surfboard and wetsuit shop, and Cloud's aromatherapy boutique.
LAX car rentals second stop: Montana Avenue
Located between 7th and 17th Streets, this breezy stretch of street provides travelers in LAX car rentals with plenty of high-end fashions. Specialty shops still outnumber the chain establishments here though, which makes for plenty of unique purchases. If you're searching for a stylish outfit, try Savannah or Jill Roberts. Leona Edmiston and Weathervane are two other popular clothing stores. For affordable home decor, pop into Shabby Chic. If you've been spending a lot of time in the sun during your LA getaway, Super Cheap highly recommends that you take a minute to check out Sun Precautions. Located at 1601 Montana Avenue, this store specializes in 100% UV protection apparel. Dermalogica on Montana also offers special skin treatments for overexposed skin.
If you're in need of some nourishment during your trip down Montana, look no further than Father's Office for great burgers and refreshing microbrews. Cafe Montana is a local favorite at 1534 Montana Avenue, and classic California cuisine and cocktails are always on the menu at R+D Kitchen.
LAX car rentals third stop: Third Street Promenade
The Third Street Promenade is one of the area's most popular shopping locations, and it's easy to see why. The expanse of 3rd Street between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway Avenue is overflowing with corporate chain stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. Mix this with the seemingly endless display of street performers and you've got yourself a top notch tourist attraction. If you aren't one for shopping at national chains like the Gap, don't worry – there are a few hidden gems to be found in this commercial district. Hennessey & Ingalls is a great bookstore devoted to art and architecture. Restoration Hardware has long been the retro-current leader for reproduction furnishings and accessories. And who could forget Puzzle Zoo. Voted "Best in L.A." by Los Angeles magazine, this unique store is home to the World's Most Difficult Puzzle, the Puzzle in a Bottle, and hundreds of other confusing challenges.
Store along the Third Street Promenade are open late, often until 1 or 2 am on the weekend. Travelers in LAX car rentals should find plenty of public parking in six structures along 2nd and 4th streets, between Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard.
Escape the shopping madness
Not everyone looks forward to hours of retail therapy. If your Super Cheap LAX Car Rentals vacation crew contains an anti-shopper, don't worry. Simply drop them off at Exhale before you start hitting the bargain bins. This relaxing establishment features yoga and core fusion classes, along with eucalyptus steam rooms and healing waters sanctuaries. Spa services are available, along with the aptly titled "Quiet Room" for meditation.
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