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Los Angeles Car Rentals and Third Street Promenade

The old saying "nobody walks in L.A." is no longer relevant, thanks to Santa Monica's amazing Third Street Promenade. Sealed off from traffic, this magnificent street provides visitors with access to some of California's finest entertainment, dining and shopping. Customers of Exclusive Motors Los Angeles Car Rentals can always find throngs of happy pedestrians enjoying the sunshine and browsing the latest fashions. From the artsy hexagon road tiles to the stylish designer boutiques, the Third Street Promenade provides visitors with the quintessential L.A. experience. However, this hasn't always been the case. Until a few years ago, this was a rather shabby section of Santa Monica. Thankfully, the city's of Los Angeles and Santa Monica band together in order to create a brand new mecca of tourism and entertainment. Customers of Exclusive Motors Los Angeles Car Rentals are encouraged to visit this famous street as a part of their upcoming California vacation. Simply park your luxury car rental at Santa Monica Place Mall and prepare for an afternoon of sunny shopping.

More than stores: Charming attractions along the Third Street Promenade

The former asphalt of old Third Street has long been removed from the Promenade, making way for a new generation of growth. Bright hexagon-shaped tiles allow customers of Exclusive Motors Los Angeles Car Rentals to stop nimbly from store to store, while bright streetlights guide the way. Safety along the Promenade is ensured by two large topiary dinosaur fountains. Customers of Exclusive Motors Los Angeles car rentals will find an ivy-covered triceratops at the southern end of the street, while a gigantic tyrannosaurs rex awaits visitors at the north end. Other unique features along Third Street include Victorian freestanding pavilions and colorful flower boxes. Since cars aren't allowed along the walk, you can expect to see plenty of pushcarts and kiosks brimming with one-of-a-kind wares. Assorted street performers are always on hand to help put a smile on the face of patrons as well. If you can afford to stay a few hours after sunset, you'll find that the Promenade really comes alive in the moonlight. Dozens of musicians, magicians and escape artists take to the streets for impromptu performances, displaying impressive feats.

Downtown Santa Monica's entertainment anchor

The Third Street Promenade is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica. This means that customers of Exclusive Motors Los Angeles Car Rentals only need to travel about 30 minutes to find fantastic fashion, food and fun. Exciting establishments along the Promenade include eateries like Johnny Rockets, Bravo Cucina and Yankee Doodles. Movie going, is without a doubt, one of the main attraction on the Third Street Promenade, thanks to three movie theatres. Seventeen screens are currently available for your movie viewing pleasure, so take your pick. Whether you're a fan of AMC, Cineplex Odeon or the Mann Criterion, you'll find a seat waiting for you along the Third Street Promenade. Bookstores and clothing stores can also be found among the upscale specialty shops, as well as charming antique stores and unique souvenir outlets.

Find the Promenade today

The Third Street Promenade is located in Santa Monica, just north of the famous Santa Monica Place Mall. Broadway and Wilshire Boulevard bound this section of Third Street. The easiest way to find the Third Street Promenade in your Exclusive Motors Los Angeles Car Rentals rent-a-car is to simply exit the Santa Monica Freeway at 4th Street and turn north. You'll find that 4th Street intersects with Broadway after just one block. Turn left onto Broadway and the Promenade will appear on your right side.

For more information on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, log onto the official Downtown Santa Monica & Third Street Promenade website at www.downtownsm.com.