SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Santa Monica has approved a motion to transform its 3rd Street Promenade into an " entertainment zone," allowing adults aged 21 and over to consume alcohol outdoors. The initiative aims to revitalize the area, which has faced economic challenges due to the COVID pandemic and recent wildfires.

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Santa Monica approves public drinking in a new "entertainment zone" to boost the Third Street Promenade's economy.

This marks the first time that a California city has approved a full-time entertainment zone. But keep in mind that California Senate Bill 969 law does allow for entertainment zones across the state, with San Francisco experimenting with an Oktoberfest event in 2024.

The city of Santa Monica has passed a motion that will turn its 3rd Street Promenade area into an “entertainment zone,” allowing adults aged 21 and over to consume alcohol as they walk