Market Guide

Santa Monica, CA Commercial Real Estate Guide

Commercial real estate guide for Santa Monica, CA.

Santa Monica, CA Current
Quick Facts

Santa Monica market quick facts

City
Santa Monica

CA

County
Los Angeles County

Regional market context

Population
91,169

City population context

Buildings
21

Example buildings in Rofo data

Common Space Types
3

Office Space, Retail Space, Coworking Space

Nearby Markets
8

Playa Vista, Culver City, Beverly Hills

Market Overview

Commercial real estate in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA is a local commercial real estate market in Los Angeles County where businesses can compare space needs by location, property type, and fit. Common space types include office space, retail space, coworking space. Rofo currently includes 21 example buildings for this market. Nearby markets such as Playa Vista, Culver City, Beverly Hills can also be useful to compare.

Market Snapshot

Santa Monica market snapshot

Market Date
Current

Snapshot for current market context

Space Types

Commercial space types in Santa Monica

Office Space in Santa Monica

Office space can work for professional services, client-facing teams, administrative users, and companies that need private workspace.

View office space in Santa Monica Read the office space guide

Retail Space in Santa Monica

Retail space can work for storefronts, restaurants, service businesses, wellness operators, and customer-facing brands.

View retail space in Santa Monica Read the retail space guide

Coworking Space in Santa Monica

Coworking space can work for flexible teams, remote workers, startups, and businesses that want shorter-term workspace options.

View coworking space in Santa Monica
Nearby Markets

Nearby commercial real estate guides

Compare nearby market guides if you are flexible on location, commute, space type, or building fit.

Playa Vista, CA

Read the Playa Vista guide

Culver City, CA

Read the Culver City guide

Beverly Hills, CA

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West Hollywood, CA

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El Segundo, CA

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Manhattan Beach, CA

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Hermosa Beach, CA

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Redondo Beach, CA

Read the Redondo Beach guide
Nearby City Pages

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Nearby markets can be useful if you are flexible on location, commute, space type, or building fit.

Example Buildings

Example buildings in Santa Monica

Space Planning

What size commercial space do you need?

Most businesses start by estimating team size, operational needs, customer access, storage needs, and future growth. If you are unsure, compare a few size ranges before narrowing the search.

  • Under 1,000 sqft can work for smaller teams, service businesses, or focused local operations.
  • 1,000-5,000 sqft often fits growing businesses that need a practical mix of work, customer, or support areas.
  • 5,000+ sqft is usually evaluated around layout, operational flow, and future expansion needs.
Next Steps

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FAQ

Santa Monica commercial real estate FAQ

How do I find commercial space in Santa Monica?

Start by defining the type of space, approximate size, preferred location, and timing. Rofo can help compare available options in Santa Monica and nearby markets.

What types of commercial space are available in Santa Monica?

Santa Monica has guide or inventory coverage for office space, retail space, coworking space. Availability varies by property and timing.

Can Rofo help me compare nearby markets?

Yes. Rofo can help compare Santa Monica with nearby markets such as Playa Vista, Culver City, Beverly Hills.

How does Rofo connect me with local options?

Share what kind of space you need, your target market, and approximate size. Rofo reviews the request and helps identify relevant next steps.