January 21
After a long fast walk on the bluffs Sharon and I like to come to Monsoon on the Promenade where it is cool, quiet, and comfortable, and they have tasty food too.
’65-ish. Promenade pedestrianized
’80-’07. Santa Monica Place designed by Frank Gehry in operation
’96. . . . Monsoon opened (taking up the space of 3 once charming and independent shops joining in with all the other chains that have turned the Promenade into Anywhere USA, except for the beach and for the excellent weather and for my dinos of course)
’98. . . . I moved to Santa Monica
’10. . . . Santa Monica Place redesign opened