It's a corridor that is sectioned off from cars. You can only walk down the streets. If you go on the weekends and evenings, you'll find buskers. The stores are just regular stores that you would find in any regular mall. They have string lights above the street so it's fun.

10:00am

My visit was for about 1,5 hours. Just walked up on on side and down the other. Only window shopping and listening/looking at performing artists.

Parking garages clearly marked and all around.

There is an on-site parking garage.

Yes most are open to 8 or 10pm

I saw water bowls outside and lots of small dogs so on the walk/street I'd say yes. However in the stores it's probably a store by store decision.

I'm not sure about the promenade itself but you probably can fine in the nearby clubs or pubs, i know about the Britannia Pub at California State route 2, one block from 3rd street, they had a great Burlesque show but it is one night a week.. sadly i forgot which night was it but you could always ask them.. cheers and have fun

Perdona-me, no me recuerdo de esta tienda.

The Garland is in North Hollywood which is a ways from Santa Monica. It is close to the Metro so you could take the Metro to Santa Monica but the trip will be about 2 hours and requires transfers and walking. Always bring coats when going to the beach in the winter months. Enjoy your visit.