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At the southern tip of outdoor Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Place brings the shopping and eating indoors. From Third Street, you’ll enter into the spacious food court, which has the usual fast eats plus a few on the more exotic side; try Tandoor Café for Indian food, Seoul Korean BBQ, Austrian ice cream maker Charly Temmel or the smoothie masters, Tasties. As you continue on to the three levels of shopping, notice architect Frank Gehry’s very Southern California design which brings the sunshine in with loads of glass and skylights. Its unique look has been used for many a film, TV and fashion shoot; you’ll spot it in Terminator II: Judgment Day and on Beverly Hills 90210. Department stores Macy’s and Robinson-May anchor the mall, where you’ll find Sunglass Hut, Ann Taylor and all the usual suspects. Those who want the latest should head to BCBG Max Azria, Arden B and Pashmina Paradise. Hello Kitty fans will like Sanrio Surprises, and vintage kimonos can be found at Kimono-Ya. For kids, there’s Gymboree, Baby Gap and Gap Kids. If you need a pampering break, stop in at Natura Beauty Emporio or get a new do at Salon Vivace. Whether you’re on your way to or from the beach, a mere two blocks away, Santa Monica Place is an oasis that’s bound to please.

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