Tenants Sought for Former Rusty’s Surf Ranch Space on Santa Monica Pier

4,112-Square-Foot Retail Space with Commercial Kitchen and Oceanfront Patios Awaits New Operator

A 4,112-square-foot retail space at 256 Santa Monica Pier, previously home to Rusty’s Surf Ranch, is now available for lease, offering an opportunity for a new tenant to establish a presence on the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, which attracts over 12 million visitors annually.

The space, located in the historic Bowling and Billiards Building built in 1917, features high ceilings, a commercial kitchen, a bar, walk-in refrigerators, restrooms, and two large outdoor patios with ocean views. The property is offered on a triple net lease at $78 per square foot per year, with a three-year term and longer terms negotiable, according to a listing by Corporate Realty Group.

Rusty’s Surf Ranch, a casual restaurant and nightclub known for its surf-themed decor and live music, operated at the location for over three decades before its closure. The Santa Monica City Council extended its lease in 2012, allowing upgrades like a new façade and second-level dining balcony, but the space is now vacant and in need of renovation.

“Farewell My Friends” and “Thanks for the Good Times” are stated on the left side of the longstanding establishment’s marquee, while “Grateful For All 31 Years Serving Our Community” is spelled on the right side.

The listing highlights the property’s “bright and airy” ambiance, exposed ceilings, and excellent pier frontage, making it ideal for a restaurant or experiential attraction. Ownership is seeking an operator to “activate and energize” the pier, complementing existing tenants like Bubba Gump, Pacific Park, and The Albright. Common area maintenance fees are $0.89 per square foot, with annual increases.

https://www.loopnet.com/search/restaurants/santa-monica-ca/for-lease

in Dining, News
Related Posts

Benefit Concert to Celebrate Fire Recovery This Weekend at Pepperdine

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Proceeds will benefit the Malibu Fire Relief Fund, with the concert also serving as a tribute to longtime parishioner Betty...

Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Reopens

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, in collaboration with city partners, worked to restore the trail, which offers city views...

Santa Monica Police Arrest Shooting Suspect After Officer Ambushed Near Downtown Mall

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Man Linked to Waymo Vehicle Gunfire Taken Into Custody Following Tense Manhunt The suspect wanted in connection with a shooting...

 (Video) Main Street Gears Up for Celebrations, Invites Palisadians for 2025 July 4th Parade

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

The Event–Which Celebrates 150 Years of Santa Monica Cityhood–Runs from City Hall Down Main Street Main Street Gears Up for...

Gladstones to Reopen After Suffering Partial Fire Damage, Offers Discounts to Locals

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

The eatery returns with a remodeled deck designed by an award-winning architect and a new mural Gladstones, a beloved seaside...

Palisades Council Urges Caltrans to Delay I-405 Repaving Project

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

The fire displaced thousands of residents, many of whom rely on the I-405 for travel and are already facing heavy...

July 4th Fireworks, Cruises and Rooftop Celebration Coming to Marina del Rey This Independence Day

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Festive features include synchronized music, public shuttles, and $1 Summer WaterBus rides throughout the harbor Marina del Rey will mark...

Burglary Suspects Sought in Santa Monica Coffee Shop Burglary

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Police noted a similar burglary occurred at Amai Coffee three months ago, and a nearby business, Dr. T House Santa...

(Video) WISE & Healthy Aging Helps Loved Ones Boost Their Quality of Life

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

See How the Nonprofit’s Innovative Programs Advance the Dignity of Life for Older Adults See How the Nonprofit’s Innovative Programs...

Palisades Flowers Raises Over $10K, Nears Goal After Fire Destroys Shop

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

The blaze claimed the shop’s delivery van, tools, plants, and flowers, erasing a space that Phipps said was more than...

Palisades Schools Announce Reopening Plans For Fall

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

The plans address challenges posed by ongoing restoration and rebuilding efforts Schools in the Palisades area have outlined their reopening...

(Video) Food Fight: Chefs Join Forces to Raise Money to Protect Immigrant Families in Venice

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Estrano, Little Dynamite, Sunday Gravy, Kabob Senpai Answer the Call From Turk’s Pizza Party. Dave Turkel Put This Food Resistance...

(Video) This is Downtown Palisades Six Months After the Devastating Wildfires

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

With Only a Few Businesses Remaining and Reopened, The Once-Idyllic District is Still Mostly Charred Remains With Only a Few...

After Losing Medals in Wildfire, Olympian Leaves Palisades for South Florida

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Hall, who had lived in the 1958-built Pacific Palisades home since 2020, ran his successful water safety school, Sea Monkeys...

Santa Monica to Begin AI-Powered Bus Lane Enforcement in July

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

The program follows a 45-day pilot conducted earlier this year along Lincoln Boulevard, where 511 potential violations were identified, though...