"Once one of the busiest retail stretches in Los Angeles, Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade has never quite seen this many vacancies. However, the once vibrant commercial district hopes to rebound with new “eatertainment” venues like an incoming pickleball space called Pickle Pop. An SF Gate report dives deep into the outdoor mall’s storied history, and how the return of Barnes & Noble, the pickleball venue (think TopGolf, but pickleball), and the long-awaited Din Tai Fung could help turn things around." - Matthew Kang
