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525 | SMB For Lease 525 Santa Monica Blvd 2,844 SF of 4-Star Retail Space Available in Santa Monica, CA 90401
Highlights
- For lease is a high-end restaurant/cafe endcap suite in a luxury Class A building in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica
- Excellent co-tenants: Southland Credit Union and 40 apartment units
- 3 blocks from the 3rd St. Promenade, minutes to Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica Pier and Metro Station
- Heavy day and nighttime foot traffic - 6 blocks to the ocean. At a signalized intersection on Santa Monica Blvd.
- Priced competitively - full restaurant buildout for tenant completed and updated in 2024
- Onsite parking available for employees in the secure garage in addition to customer street parking
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525 Santa Monica Boulevard presents a rare opportunity to lease a premier second-generation restaurant in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Formerly occupied by Marmalade Cafe, the space underwent an extensive, high-quality renovation in 2023 and offers an exceptional combination of modern design, premium finishes, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to support immediate restaurant operations, providing an incoming operator with a turnkey opportunity in one of Southern California's most sought-after dining destinations. Unlike a typical restaurant conversion, this space is truly plug-and-play, allowing a new tenant to significantly reduce startup costs, shorten construction timelines, and avoid the uncertainty of extensive permitting and tenant improvements. With no key money required, this opportunity provides immediate value and allows operators to focus their capital on launching and growing their business. Located at the prominent corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and 6th Street, the property enjoys outstanding visibility, exceptional pedestrian activity, and strong vehicular exposure within the core of Downtown Santa Monica. The surrounding neighborhood is anchored by a vibrant mix of destination retail, hospitality, office, and residential uses that generate consistent customer traffic throughout the day and evening. Neighboring tenants include Southland Credit Union and Cuplet Coffee, along with an established collection of restaurants, boutiques, and professional businesses that contribute to the area's dynamic commercial environment. Property Highlights Premier second-generation restaurant opportunity Former Marmalade Cafe location Complete high-end restaurant build-out completed in 2023 Fully equipped commercial kitchen with existing infrastructure in place Sophisticated interior finishes and contemporary design throughout Immediate plug-and-play opportunity with minimal downtime No key money required Substantial savings in construction costs, permitting, and time to market Prominent corner location at Santa Monica Boulevard and 6th Street Excellent storefront visibility with strong pedestrian and vehicular exposure Located minutes from the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Place, luxury hotels, and Santa Monica's renowned beachfront Surrounded by an affluent residential population, a significant daytime workforce, and year-round visitor traffic, creating one of the premier restaurant trade areas in Southern California.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Located in-line with other retail
- Central Air Conditioning
- Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Plug & Play
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Space Use | Build-Out | Available |
| 1st Floor, Ste 120 | 2,844 SF | 5-10 Years | $57.00 /SF/YR $4.75 /SF/MO $162,108 /YR $13,509 /MO | Retail | Full Build-Out | Now |
1st Floor, Ste 120
| Size |
| 2,844 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $57.00 /SF/YR $4.75 /SF/MO $162,108 /YR $13,509 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Retail |
| Build-Out |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor, Ste 120
| Size | 2,844 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $57.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Retail |
| Build-Out | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
525 Santa Monica Boulevard presents a rare opportunity to lease a premier second-generation restaurant in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Formerly occupied by Marmalade Cafe, the space underwent an extensive, high-quality renovation in 2023 and offers an exceptional combination of modern design, premium finishes, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to support immediate restaurant operations, providing an incoming operator with a turnkey opportunity in one of Southern California's most sought-after dining destinations. Unlike a typical restaurant conversion, this space is truly plug-and-play, allowing a new tenant to significantly reduce startup costs, shorten construction timelines, and avoid the uncertainty of extensive permitting and tenant improvements. With no key money required, this opportunity provides immediate value and allows operators to focus their capital on launching and growing their business. Located at the prominent corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and 6th Street, the property enjoys outstanding visibility, exceptional pedestrian activity, and strong vehicular exposure within the core of Downtown Santa Monica. The surrounding neighborhood is anchored by a vibrant mix of destination retail, hospitality, office, and residential uses that generate consistent customer traffic throughout the day and evening. Neighboring tenants include Southland Credit Union and Cuplet Coffee, along with an established collection of restaurants, boutiques, and professional businesses that contribute to the area's dynamic commercial environment. Property Highlights Premier second-generation restaurant opportunity Former Marmalade Cafe location Complete high-end restaurant build-out completed in 2023 Fully equipped commercial kitchen with existing infrastructure in place Sophisticated interior finishes and contemporary design throughout Immediate plug-and-play opportunity with minimal downtime No key money required Substantial savings in construction costs, permitting, and time to market Prominent corner location at Santa Monica Boulevard and 6th Street Excellent storefront visibility with strong pedestrian and vehicular exposure Located minutes from the Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Place, luxury hotels, and Santa Monica's renowned beachfront Surrounded by an affluent residential population, a significant daytime workforce, and year-round visitor traffic, creating one of the premier restaurant trade areas in Southern California.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Located in-line with other retail
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Central Air Conditioning
- Plug & Play
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 2,844 SF | Apartment Style | Mid-Rise |
| No. Units | 40 | Building Size | 52,954 SF |
| Property Type | Multifamily | Year Built | 2012 |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Total Space Available | 2,844 SF |
| No. Units | 40 |
| Property Type | Multifamily |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Apartment Style | Mid-Rise |
| Building Size | 52,954 SF |
| Year Built | 2012 |
About the Property
Available for lease is the fully built-out restaurant endcap space. The space is built out as a restaurant and cage and has a full kitchen with grease trap, hood, ADA restrooms inside. The space also features loading access and has shared common area storage in the space rear. Excellent co-tenants include Southland Credit Union and 40 apartment units. There are up to ten (10) onsite parking is available for employees at $150/space/month in the private secure onsite structure in addition to metered street parking. Please call today for more details and please do not disturb existing tenants. Located in Santa Monica, 3 blocks up from the 3rd Street Promenade, minutes to Santa Monica Place, ocean, Santa Monica Pier and downtown Metro Station. The property is also 2 blocks from the 5th street 405 freeway exit off the 10 freeway.
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525 | SMB For Lease | 525 Santa Monica Blvd