How do I lease retail space in Downtown Santa Monica or the Third Street Promenade?
Properties are individually owned, and there are several commercial real estate brokers who represent Third Street Promenade and other Santa Monica business properties. For a partial listing of brokers, click on Real Estate.

Robert O. York of York Consulting Group, LLC works with the BDC on Downtown leasing activity. Contact Robert at:

York Consulting Group, LLC
1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310-277-9220 | Fax: 310-277-9227
robyork@yorkconsulting.com

For leasing information in Santa Monica Place, call 310-394-5451.

How do I become a street performer on the Third Street Promenade?
Hundreds of street performers and artists hold licenses to bring their artistry to Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade. Among the many artists who make this city by the sea more interesting are clowns, dancers, guitarists, jugglers, pianists, saxophonists, singer-songwriters, tango dancers, a tiny Elvis and more.

In order to perform on the Third Street Promenade, a performance license is required.

Street performers' licenses are issued out of Santa Monica City Hall at 1717 Fourth Street, Suite 150, phone 310-458-8745. An application may be obtained in person, and two passport-sized photos and a photo ID is required. The licensing office is open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays. The application process takes three days.

The license fee is $37 per person for one year and runs from January 1 to December 31.

Once a performance permit has been obtained, any questions may be directed to Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., 310-393-8355.

How do I sell merchandise on the Third Street Promenade?

Please note: The Third Street Promenade retail cart and food cart program currently is full.

Applications are accepted for a waiting list, however. It is recommended that potential applicants visit the Third Street Promenade and submit concepts different than current offerings.

There are open slots for artist units.

Please call Provenzano Resources, Inc. at 818-458-5554 to request that an application and information package be mailed to you. The information also is available at the Web site.

	Applications are accepted for three types of carts:
	Retail:	The program features an array of products and seeks new and trendy concepts in jewelry, unique apparel and pet accessories. (17 carts)
	Food:	If interested in a food unit, please contact the City of Los Angeles Health Department at 213-620-6160 with the specific food concept before submitting an application, as many food items are restricted from being sold in an outdoor common area. More information is at the CURFFL issued by the City of Los Angeles. Provenzano Resources, Inc. will provide a basic food cart unit and commissary access. (5 carts)
	Artist:	All artisan applicants must have original handmade products. No reproductions/mass-produced items or artwork will be accepted. Artists are required to commit to one month. (3 carts, weekends only)