Santa Monica Place and Third Street 3rd Promenade in California

Santa Monica Place is a shopping mall in Santa Monica, California. The mall is located at the south end of the famous Third Street 3rd Promenade, and is also two blocks from the Santa Monica Pier and the beach. It featured 120 shops, including upscale brands such as Kenneth Cole and Williams-Sonoma, along with its largest store, Macy's. Santa Monica Place was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. It has served as a backdrop for several films and television shows, most notably the exterior of the Ridgemont Mall in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The Third Street Promenade is a public entertainment venue in the downtown area of Santa Monica, California. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean coupled with Los Angeles's mild climate, it is also a popular tourist destination. Larger tenants include Anthropologie, H&M, Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters, a three-story Gap, Forever 21, Abercrombie and Fitch, Sephora, Armani Exchange, Guess?, Apple, American Eagle Outfitters and Old Navy. It boasts several theatres, including Mann Theatres, AMC Theatres, and Loews Theaters.