Iconic Santa Monica Corner
1670 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
High-profile corner location with significant exposure and unlimited potential.
Type:Retail
Property size:
4,800 SFLot size:
0.51 Acres- Added:
- Jan 27, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 114
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 5 at 11:34 pm
Property Features for 1670 Lincoln Boulevard
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,800 SF
- Lot size
- 0.51 Acres
- Property subtype
- Retail
Listing agent Bill Bauman License #CA RE Lic. #00969493 (213) 298-3593
Listing office RE/MAX Aerospace Realty (213) 298-3593
Listing date Jan 27, 2026
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HighLights
- Iconic Location: Situated at the hard corner of Lincoln Blvd (PCH 1) and Olympic Blvd.
- High Traffic Exposure: Positioned at the primary on/off ramp of the Santa Monica (I‑10) Freeway, with 188,000 cars per day.
- Strong Lease in Place: Leased through June 2029, providing immediate income.
- Significant Signage Potential: Prominent existing signage with the potential for enhancement.
- High Growth Area: Located in a development‑friendly market with significant growth and institutional capital investment.
- Proximity to 2028 Olympics: Santa Monica will play a pivotal role in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Overview
Located at the hard corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard in Santa Monica, California, this 0.51-acre property is the site of the iconic Mel’s Drive-In. The location benefits from its position at the primary on/off access to the Santa Monica 10 Freeway. The existing improvements total approximately 4,800 square feet. Leased through June 2029, the property offers a new owner the potential to leverage the exposure and identity of this corner parcel. The site benefits from prominent existing signage and the potential to enhance signage, providing opportunities to monetize the over 188,000 vehicles per day passing by. The location is ideal for an owner-user or corporation looking to maximize their exposure in a market with strong retail, entertainment, residential, and office fundamentals. Significant growth and institutional capital investment and development are occurring around the property. Tishman Speyer is delivering 614 residential units in Santa Monica, with 98 luxury units directly next door. Santa Monica is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic Games and is expected to host multiple Olympic games. Los Angeles is expected to see over 15 million additional visitors for the 2028 Games, estimated to have an approximate $11 billion economic impact.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Mel's Drive-in
Restaurant
Sunset Air Conditioning ...
Corporate Office
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Santa Monica
- County
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Longitude
- -118.487
- Latitude
- 34.0152
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Drive through restaurant - High-profile corner location with significant exposure and unlimited potential.
Where is this drive through restaurant located?
The property is located at 1670 Lincoln Boulevard Santa Monica, CA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Iconic Location: Situated at the hard corner of Lincoln Blvd (PCH 1) and Olympic Blvd.; High Traffic Exposure: Positioned at the primary on/off ramp of the Santa Monica (I‑10) Freeway, with 188,000 cars per day.; Strong Lease in Place: Leased through June 2029, providing immediate income.
