City-Owned Property - Commercial Leasing Opportunities
Santa Monica Airport - The Santa Monica Airport has a variety of hangar space, office and artist studio spaces available. For leasing opportunities at the Airport, contact Airport Property Management.
Affordable Art Space @ Bergamot Station - The City-owned Bergamot Station Arts Center is zoned for cultural uses including art galleries, art studios and non-profit cultural space. A gallery space of approximately 2,300 sq.ft is currently available. For more info: Application
Vendor Carts/Kiosks on Santa Monica Pier - For information on leasing opportunities on the Santa Monica Pier, click here.
Farmers Markets Opportunities - If you are interested in becoming a part of one of the four Santa Monica Farmers Markets as a farmer, vendor, or performer, you can access information and applications at the Farmers Market website.
Other City-Owned Spaces - The City also owns and operates a limited amount of commercial space (primarily retail, restaurant, and surface parking lots for outdoor events) in and around the downtown area and Pier beach area. The City utilizes local real estate brokers to help solicit proposals from businesses interested (RFP) process to solicit business interest in leasing or licensing City-owned property. As of June 2025, the City is pleased to offer a rare opportunity to lease a 4,112 sf visitor-serving commercial space on the iconic Santa Monica Pier (256 SM Pier). For more information, contact Craig Zund of Corporate Realty Group at craig@corprg.com. To be notified of future space opportunities, please register at ProcureNow in order to be notified of any RFPs that may be issued.
Public/Private Partnership Development Opportunities
1) City-Owned Surplus Property for Sale: The City of Santa Monica is requesting Letters of Interest (LOIs) for the sale of City-owned property located at 1632-1636 5th Street. The 1.64 acres property is zoned Transit Adjacent (TA) and is within the Downtown District. This surplus property is owned by the City and is offered for sale in "as-is" condition. If you would like additional information or are interested in submitting a letter of interest or offer, please click here.
2) Surplus Land Act Notice of Availability (NOA) for Affordable Housing Development: On June 30, 2025 the City of Santa Monica's Housing Team issued a NOA for three sites: 1333 4th/1324 5th Street, 1234 4th Street, and 2525 Michigan Avenue. For additional information: https://www.santamonica.gov/housing-news