518-522 Wilshire Boulevard

For Lease

518-522 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401

You can currently find 9 retail space(s) available for lease at 518-522 Wilshire Boulevard. Designated use type for space listed here includes street retail and general office. Current retail listings at this property total 3,381 square feet. Lease type options include Modified Gross. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at 518-522 Wilshire Boulevard.

Space Available For Lease 9

Contacts

broker
Edward Michino

NAI Capital

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 7,598 SF
  • Lot Size 0.12 Acre
  • Year Built 1928
  • Date Updated Apr 14, 2025
Situated in the heart of Santa Monica with easy access to businesses and amenities. Located a short walk from the new Expo Line Walker’s Paradise, offering numerous dining, shopping, and entertainment options within walking distance.518–522 Wilshire Blvd offers a variety of office and retail suites ranging from 348 to 493 SF as well as one prime street-front 442 SF retail unit in the heart of Santa Monica. Located just steps from the Expo Line and surrounded by top dining, retail, and amenities, the property offers excellent visibility and walkability. Modified Gross lease terms start at $4.00/SF for office suites and $5.50/SF for retail, with public parking conveniently located across the street. Ideal for boutique users, creative offices, or service providers seeking a vibrant, high-traffic location.
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Highlights

  • Situated in the heart of Santa Monica with easy access to businesses and amenities
  • Located a short walk from the new Expo Line
  • Walker’s Paradise, offering numerous dining, shopping, and entertainment options within walking distance
  • Excellent Visibility
  • Public parking across the street

Getting around

  • 93/100

    Walk Score ®

  • 76/100

    Transit Score ®

  • 87/100

    Bike Score ®

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Location

  • City Santa Monica, CA
  • Neighborhood Downtown Santa Monica
  • Zip Code 90401
  • Market Los Angeles

Points of Interest

  • Upper Tram Station

    4.21 miles

  • Westwood/Rancho Park

    4.29 miles

  • Lower Tram Station

    4.81 miles

  • Palms

    5.34 miles

  • West CTA

    7.34 miles

  • Center CTA

    7.46 miles

  • Zone 23

    7.52 miles

  • Zone 22

    7.52 miles

  • Zone 21

    7.53 miles

  • Zone 5

    7.55 miles

  • Chevron

    0.06 miles

  • Mobil

    0.29 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.42 miles

  • eVgo

    0.56 miles

  • World Oil

    0.83 miles

  • Arco

    0.93 miles

  • Speedway Express

    1.47 miles

  • 76

    1.53 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    1.61 miles

  • FLO

    2.85 miles

  • Parking Structure 1

    0.14 miles

  • Parking Structure 4

    0.30 miles

  • Parking Structure 5

    0.36 miles

  • Parking Structure 6

    0.39 miles

  • Parking Structure 7

    0.43 miles

  • SMC Performing Arts Center Parking

    0.43 miles

  • Parking Structure 8

    0.53 miles

  • Lot 1 South

    0.72 miles

  • Civic Center Parking

    0.72 miles

  • Santa Monica Police Pier Office Parking Lot

    0.74 miles

  • Shake Shack

    0.04 miles

  • Colapasta

    0.09 miles

  • Mendocino Farms

    0.09 miles

  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

    0.09 miles

  • Osteria del Fornaio

    0.10 miles

  • T's Thai Restaurant

    0.11 miles

  • Lotus Dim Sum

    0.13 miles

  • Kappo Miyabi

    0.18 miles

  • Cassia

    0.19 miles

  • Lemonade

    0.19 miles

  • TJ Maxx

    0.15 miles

  • Target

    0.39 miles

  • Trader Joe's

    0.42 miles

  • Vons

    0.42 miles

  • Nordstrom

    0.46 miles

  • Santa Monica Place

    0.48 miles

  • Bloomingdale's

    0.52 miles

  • Pavilions

    0.57 miles

  • Tehran Market

    0.68 miles

  • Co-opportunity Market

    0.85 miles

518-522 Wilshire Boulevard Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    518-522 Wilshire Boulevard is located in Downtown Santa Monica, which is home to a total of 57 listing(s). Retail space at 518-522 Wilshire Boulevard asks $4.75/SF/MO per square foot.

  • The property includes 3,381 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 2,939 square feet are General Office, 442 square feet are Street Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include Modified Gross.

    In addition to retail space, the property also includes 8 office space(s). Mixed-use buildings combining office space alongside retail present additional opportunities for steady foot traffic and a potentially loyal customer base.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Downtown Santa Monica is 36. The average household income here is $106,704 per year.

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Edward Michino

NAI Capital

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