Travel Guide

Johnny Park Indoor Parking Services and the Third Street Promenade

You stroll along the street enjoying the sights and sipping your coffee, making sure the kids don't run too far ahead of you. They squeal in delight at the triceratops they see, which is covered in ivy. They run back to you in fear when they see a Tyrannosaurus Rex hovering over them and they gingerly approach it, daring each other to run up and touch it. You enjoy the colorful flowers on the powder-blue street lamps and reassure the kids that the dinosaurs are just interesting looking fountains. LAX parking customers welcome to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica California. The pedestrian only street is sure to capture your attention with its shady trees and pavilions which have the look of Victorian greenhouses to them. This star studded street is a lovely way to spend the day alone or with your whole family.

Not always such a pretty picture

Only a few short years ago Third Street was a rundown area of town with vacant stores that looked desperate and abandoned. However not much of that sad era exists on Third Street today LAX parking patrons as the face of the street has a much brighter glow to it now. Today the street is dotted with movie theatres and trendy boutiques and cafes. This area that shoppers and business owners once avoided is now the same place they flock to. This pedestrian only street is now a picturesque place filled with trees and brilliantly colored flowers and happy shoppers. There are many colorful small shops along the street to wander in and out of and simply the enjoying the lovely atmosphere of the street is a great way to spend the day.

The many celebrity guests

Be on the lookout for the stars while you are wandering on the Third Street Promenade LAX parking customers. Many celebrities flock to the trendy restaurants along the promenade, where some even stage regular appearances. The Broadway Deli for instance has customers such as Meryl Streep and Jane Fonda. You could be one of those customers' too LAX parking patrons; who knows who you may see. Or you may want to stop by one of the many sidewalk cafes where stars such as Kobe Bryant and Julia Louis-Dreyfus have been known to hang out. Two other popular star hangouts are Benita's Frites and Johnny Rockets. It is important to always have your eyes open around here LAX parking customers; you don't want to miss out on seeing one of your celebrity idols.

Not just the ordinary

Although you will find many of your old favorite stores here, you may also discover some new favorites with some great finds too! The Third Street Promenade offers such stores as the Gap, the Disney Store, the Pottery Barn and a Barnes and Noble bookstore. There are also several small, unique shops to satisfy your shopping cravings too. There are great antique stores, book shops and stores sending any kind of memorabilia you could want as well. The store African Arts Etc, for instance, sells a lovely array of folk art that visitors like you LAX parking customers will enjoy. The Puzzle Zoo offers up a mix of sci-fi, toys and puzzles that the kids are sure to enjoy. These small stores offer a great opportunity to do some serious browsing and acquire some great new finds.

The Third Street Promenade is a great place to spend the day enjoying the warm California sunshine. There are often street performers along the street for your enjoyment as well. The stores along the promenade, because they are all independently owned have varying hours of operation but are generally open 10am to 9pm on weekdays, 10am to 10pm Friday and Saturday and 11am to 6pm Sundays. Come and enjoy a day on the Third Street Promenade and have a great time!