The City of Santa Monica is seeking proposals from qualified café operators, hospitality professionals, and food and beverage concessionaires interested in operating and programming up to 2,000 square feet of café and “warming” kitchen space at this iconic location.
**Q&A dates have been extended due to the Labor Day holiday.**
256 Santa Monica Pier
Description
The City of Santa Monica is seeking interest from qualified restaurant and hospitality operators to fill a current vacancy at 256 Santa Monica Pier, which includes 3,039 square feet of interior space and 1,079 square feet of patio space.
Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no submission deadline.
Other City-Owned Commercial Opportunities
Santa Monica Airport
The Santa Monica Airport has a variety of hangar spaces, office, and artist studio spaces available. For leasing opportunities please visit the Airport Property Management webpage.
Bergamot Station Affordable Art Space
The City-owned Bergamot Station Arts Center is zoned for cultural uses including art galleries, studios, and non-profit cultural space. Spaces will be listed above under “Featured Opportunities” when available.
To learn more about joining any of the four markets as a farmer, vendor, or performer, please visit the Farmers Market webpage.
Other City-Owned Spaces
The City also owns and operates a limited amount of commercial space (primarily retail, restaurant, and surface parking lots for outdoor events) in and around the downtown area and Pier beach area. These opportunities will be posted as “Featured Opportunities” when available. Sign up to be notified of City leasing availability (opens in a new tab).
Public/Private Partnership Development Opportunities
The City of Santa Monica will, as available, post Notices of Availability (NOA) for City-owned affordable housing development sites. For more information, please visit the Santa Monica Housing Office’s News & Notices page.
