City-Owned Property - Commercial Leasing Opportunities
Santa Monica Airport - The Santa Monica Airport
has a variety of hangar spaces, office and artist studio spaces available. For
leasing opportunities at the Airport, contact Airport Property Management.
Affordable Art Space @ Bergamot Station - The
City-owned Bergamot Station Arts Center is zoned for cultural uses including
art galleries, art studios and non-profit cultural space. Spaces of approximately 2-4K square feet are available, including a dedicated space for pop-up activations. For more
info: Application
Vendor Carts/Kiosks on Santa Monica Pier - For
information on leasing opportunities on the Santa Monica Pier, click here.
Farmers Markets Opportunities - If you are
interested in becoming a part of one of the four Santa Monica Farmers Markets
as a farmer, vendor, or performer, you can access information and applications
at the Farmers Market website.
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. Please sign-up to
receive email notifications when there is a vacancy at the following link: City-owned property Email
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The City utilizes local real estate brokers to help solicit
proposals from businesses interested in the (RFP) process to solicit business
interest in leasing or licensing City-owned property. Kiosk and vending cart opportunities coming soon! To be notified of future space
opportunities, please register at ProcureNow in order to be notified of any RFPs
that may be issued.
Currently available! An approximately 3,481 square feet space located at 1431 2nd Street, Suite A in downtown Santa Monica. See brochure for more details.
Public/Private Partnership Development Opportunities
1) City-Owned Surplus Property for Sale: The City of
Santa Monica is requesting Letters of Interest (LOIs) for the sale of
City-owned property located at 1632-1636 5th Street. The 1.64 acres property is
zoned Transit Adjacent (TA) and is within the Downtown District. This surplus
property is owned by the City and is offered for sale in "as-is"
condition. If you would like additional information or are
interested in submitting a letter of interest or offer, please click here.
2) Surplus Land Act Notice of Availability (NOA) for
Affordable Housing Development: On June 30, 2025, the City of Santa
Monica's Housing Team issued a NOA for three sites: 1333 4th/1324 5th Street,
1234 4th Street, and 2525 Michigan Avenue. For additional
information: https://www.santamonica.gov/housing-news
Other Commercial Properties Available - For information on other commercial properties available to lease or purchase in Santa Monica, it is worth visiting CoStar. LoopNet.com or contact a local commercial broker.