Santa Monica Post Office

1248 5th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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  • Property Type Office - Creative Office
  • Property Size 40,287 SF
  • Lot Size 0.86 Acre
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 29
  • Parking Ratio 0.74 / 1,000 SF
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1938
  • Date Updated Mar 21, 2025

Housed in a 40,287-square-foot building, the Santa Monica Post Office offers a unique creative office space in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Set on a 0.86-acre lot with 29 parking spaces and a parking ratio of 0.74, this historic 1938 property blends character with functionality. Its design and location make it an attractive option for businesses looking for an inspiring environment in a vibrant urban hub.

The property is surrounded by an array of amenities, including dining options like Colapasta just steps away and Shake Shack approximately 0.1 miles away. Hotels such as Proper and Hotel Shangri-La are within a quarter-mile, ideal for visiting clients and guests. Parking structures are conveniently located within a few blocks, and cultural and educational institutions, including Emeritus College and Santa Monica College, are close by. The property also benefits from its proximity to Santa Monica's iconic attractions, offering an exceptional location for work-life balance.

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Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    95/100 Walker's Paradise

  • Transit Score ®

    76/100 Excellent Transit

  • Bike Score ®

    85/100 Very Bikeable
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  • City Santa Monica, CA
  • Neighborhood Downtown Santa Monica
  • Zip Code 90401
  • Market Los Angeles

Points of Interest

  • Westwood/Rancho Park

    4.31 miles

  • Upper Tram Station

    4.31 miles

  • Lower Tram Station

    4.91 miles

  • Palms

    5.33 miles

  • West CTA

    7.25 miles

  • Center CTA

    7.37 miles

  • Zone 23

    7.43 miles

  • Zone 22

    7.44 miles

  • Zone 21

    7.44 miles

  • Zone 5

    7.47 miles

  • Chevron

    0.09 miles

  • Mobil

    0.27 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.31 miles

  • eVgo

    0.47 miles

  • World Oil

    0.76 miles

  • Arco

    0.83 miles

  • Speedway Express

    1.39 miles

  • Sinclair

    1.53 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    1.62 miles

  • FLO

    2.89 miles

  • Parking Structure 1

    0.08 miles

  • Parking Structure 4

    0.20 miles

  • Parking Structure 5

    0.26 miles

  • Parking Structure 6

    0.29 miles

  • Parking Structure 7

    0.32 miles

  • Parking Structure 8

    0.43 miles

  • SMC Performing Arts Center Parking

    0.45 miles

  • Lot 1 South

    0.61 miles

  • Civic Center Parking

    0.62 miles

  • Santa Monica Police Pier Office Parking Lot

    0.63 miles

  • Proper

    0.21 miles

  • Cal Mar Hotel Suites

    0.26 miles

  • Hotel Shangri-La

    0.26 miles

  • Huntley Santa Monica Beach

    0.27 miles

  • American Motel

    0.27 miles

  • Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows

    0.31 miles

  • Hostelling International - Los Angeles/Santa Monica

    0.32 miles

  • Hotel Carmel

    0.33 miles

  • The Georgian

    0.33 miles

  • Palihouse Santa Monica

    0.37 miles

  • Colapasta

    0.03 miles

  • T's Thai Restaurant

    0.08 miles

  • Lemonade

    0.10 miles

  • Lotus Dim Sum

    0.11 miles

  • Casa Martin

    0.12 miles

  • Shake Shack

    0.12 miles

  • Dialogue Restaurant

    0.12 miles

  • Osteria del Fornaio

    0.13 miles

  • Sweetgreen

    0.13 miles

  • Azulé Taqueria

    0.14 miles

  • Emeritus College

    0.20 miles

  • Saint Monica Preparatory

    0.37 miles

  • Santa Monica College

    0.45 miles

  • Pardee Rand Graduate School of Policy Studies

    0.66 miles

  • Santa Monica High School

    0.68 miles

  • Roosevelt Elementary School

    0.78 miles

  • Lincoln Middle School

    0.84 miles

  • Pacifica Christian High School

    0.99 miles

  • Garfield School

    1.02 miles

  • Emperors College of Traditional Oriental Medicine

    1.04 miles

  • Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School

    0.69 miles

  • Blue Oak

    0.99 miles

  • Beach Moms Child Development Center

    1.02 miles

  • Lighthouse Preschool

    1.21 miles

  • Kidz Korner

    1.43 miles

  • Bright Horizons

    1.63 miles

  • Big and Tiny

    1.78 miles

  • The First School

    1.78 miles

  • Evergreen Community School

    1.83 miles

  • Kigala Preschool

    2.04 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of office space is available to lease at Santa Monica Post Office?

In total, there is 40,287 square feet of office space for lease here. Availability at this location includes 1 Retail space. The property offers Multi-Tenant commercial space.

Does Santa Monica Post Office have enough space for a large business?

Yes, availabilities here could accommodate larger businesses with 1 office space larger than 10,000 square feet available for lease. For a better understanding of how this space could work for you, reach out to schedule a tour.

Does Santa Monica Post Office have parking?
Yes, the property offers 29 parking spaces with a parking ratio of 0.74 / 1,000 SF.
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