525 | SMB For Lease 525 Santa Monica Blvd Local commercial | 264 m² | 4 étoiles | À louer | Santa Monica, CA 90401

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.