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Santa Monica Place: Shop, Eat, and Drink by the Sea

A unique open-air shopping destination
Sujata Day

March 28, 2012 // By Sujata Day

By Sujata Day
March 28, 2012

 

Beach-chic shopping never had it so good! Recently renovated Santa Monica Place in Los Angeles graces the world-famous Third Street Promenade with a plethora of shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Breathe in the salty sea air at this unique open-air destination while perusing stylish wares at celeb-friendly boutiques like Kitson, or check out the sales at popular shops like Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.

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Sip a cocktail at any of the rooftop dining establishments offering gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean, mountains, and city. In a hurry? Grab some fast bites at the Food Court or munch on artisanal and organic local grub at The Market. Wine lovers can relax at Sonoma Wine Garden, surrounded by luscious greenery, and order equally delicious appetizers with fresh ingredients. Sweet tooth? Devour guilt-free desserts by indulging in organic gelato and sorbet at N’ice Cream, or nibbling on an organic cookie at Aurelie The Cookie Guru.

Stores like Hugo Boss, Juicy Couture, and Michael Kors beckon visitors and locals with a mixture of sophistication and urban beach-chic found exclusively in Southern California. Take advantage of exciting, fun special events like “Zumba on the Deck” every Saturday from 9am-10am on the Dining Deck. Stop by the Plaza on Saturdays and Sundays for live entertainment. Shop, eat, and drink to you heart’s delight at Santa Monica Place!

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About Sujata Day

Living in the land of perpetual sun, beautiful beaches, and gorgeous people has fueled Sujata Day’s creativity in myriad ways. Her short story “Forbidden Fate” won the WRITE STUFF competition sponsored by MTV and People magazine, birthing a prosperous writing career. The tale was published in a collection of short stories titled Pieces, edited by Stephen Chbosky. Reviews hail Pieces as “an exciting glimpse into the future of fiction” and “endearingly raw, undeniably bold, and engagingly inventive.” Since moving to LA from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, Sujata has appeared in many TV shows, films, and internet productions. TV credits include Desperate Housewives, Secret Life of the American Teenager, Campus Ladies, Greek, and The Loop. She plays a supporting role in 2009’s Down For Life, alongside Danny Glover and Snoop Dogg. Sujata produced, wrote, and starred in the web pilot Raveena and the Vampire chosen to launch as a 2010 premiere vehicle on the popular internet channel, Somebody’s Basement. Currently, she stars as ‘CeCe’ in the hit web series, Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. Sujata can be seen next starring in the film, Big Breakin', to be released in early 2012.

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