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Restaurant Asset Sales in Santa Monica

35 properties for sale
Full Restaurant for Sale in Culver City, CA
Featured
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$21,666/mo
NNN Lease
Culver City, CA2,600 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Equipment Included
Full Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Full Restaurant
10 photos
Asset Sale
$11,880.10/mo$16,030/mo all-in · 3,086 SF
NNN
61 Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA3,086 sq ft
  • Equipment Included
  • Grease Trap
  • Hood: Type 1
  • Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Torrance, CA
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$280,000$11,000/mo$11,000/mo all-in · 1,700 SF
NNNNegotiable
Torrance, CA1,700 sq ft
  • Equipment Included
  • Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Hawthorne, CA
Full Restaurant
8 photos
Asset Sale
$80,000$1,573.15/mo$2,065/mo all-in · 820 SF
NNN
14225 S Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA820 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Equipment Included
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
14 photos
Asset Sale
$150,000
8516 Lincoln Blvd, Westchester, CA 90045, USA1,750 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Fully Furnished
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
2 photos
Asset Sale
$150,000
1708 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA2,000 sq ft75 indoor · 10 patio
  • Outdoor
  • Shared Seating
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
Full Restaurant for Sale in San Gabriel, CA
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Asset Sale
$120,000$6,833/mo$6,833/mo all-in · 1,400 SF
800 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776, USA1,400 sq ft
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Hood: Type 1
Multi-Use Bar & Lounge for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Bar Lounge
15 photos
Asset Sale
$4.95/SF/mo$8,416/mo all-in · 1,700 SF
NNN
1553 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA1,700 sq ft
  • Equipment Included
  • Fully Furnished
  • 3-Comp Sink
  • Beer & Wine License
NON HOODED for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Non Hooded
12 photos
Asset Sale
$198,000$8,300/mo$8,300/mo all-in · 700 SF
NNNLong Term
19 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA700 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$375,000$11,000/mo$14,868/mo all-in · 4,900 SF
NNNLong Term
Los Angeles, CA4,900 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
Full Restaurant for Sale in El Segundo, CA
Full Restaurant
7 photos
Asset Sale
$250,000$8,750/mo$8,750/mo all-in · 2,800 SF
GrossLong Term
747 N Douglas St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA2,800 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Shared Seating
  • Bar Area
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Asset Sale
$295,000
NNN LeaseLong Term
523 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA1,224 sq ft82 seats
  • Outdoor
  • Bar Area
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
16 photos
Asset Sale
NNN LeaseLong Term
117 Winston St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA2,800 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Fully Furnished
  • Grease Trap
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Gardena, CA
Full Restaurant
Asset Sale
$100,000$1,866/mo$1,866/mo all-in · 1,866 SF
GrossLong Term
Gardena, CA1,866 sq ft49 seats
  • Grease Trap
  • Beer & Wine License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Inglewood, CA
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$65,000$4,300/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
929 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302, USA1,000 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Turnkey
  • Grease Trap
  • 3-Comp Sink
Multi-Use Drive-Thru Restaurant for Sale in Torrance, CA
Drive Thru
7 photos
Asset Sale
$265,000$5,000/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
Torrance, CA1,504 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Drive-Thru
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
11 photos
Asset Sale
$32,500$5,960.5/mo$1,703/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
11047 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA1,703 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
Multi-Use Full Restaurant for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Full Restaurant
3 photos
Asset Sale
$9,500/mo
Gross LeaseLong Term
Los Angeles, CA2,500 sq ft
  • Turnkey
  • Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Alhambra, CA
Full Restaurant
17 photos
Asset Sale
$5,000/mo$5,000/mo all-in · 1,250 SF
GrossLong Term
555 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA1,250 sq ft30 patio
  • Parking
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Full Restaurant for Sale in Pasadena, CA
Full Restaurant
10 photos
Asset Sale
$3,975/mo$3,975/mo all-in · 1,500 SF
GrossLong Term
26 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA1,500 sq ft
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
  • Immediate Move-In
Full Restaurant for Sale in Monterey Park, CA
Full Restaurant
9 photos
Asset Sale
$6,370/mo$6,370/mo all-in · 2,768 SF
GrossLong Term
1112 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754, USA2,768 sq ft76 seats
  • Turnkey
  • Immediate Move-In
  • Fully Furnished
  • Grease Trap
Bar & Lounge for Sale in Los Angeles, CA
Bar Lounge
9 photos
Asset Sale
$1,000,000$3.65/SF/mo$18,250/mo all-in · 5,000 SF
GrossLong Term
12215 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA5,000 sq ft
  • Parking
  • Hood: Type 1
  • Liquor License
Full Restaurant for Sale in Santa Monica, CA
Full Restaurant
4 photos
Asset Sale
$8,500/mo$700/mo
Long Term
Santa Monica, CA1,100 sq ft
  • Outdoor
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included
  • Fully Furnished
Full Restaurant for Sale in Lawndale, CA
Full Restaurant
5 photos
Asset Sale
$65,000$6,000/mo
Long Term
14620 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA2,000 sq ft62 seats
  • Bar Area
  • Walk-In Cooler
  • Walk-In Freezer
  • Turnkey
Fast Casual Restaurant for Sale in Agoura Hills, CA
Fast Casual
8 photos
Asset Sale
$30,000$2,400/mo$1,072/mo
Long Term
5013 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA1,200 sq ft20 indoor · 10 patio
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Turnkey
  • Equipment Included

Market Context

Restaurants for Sale

Restaurants for sale in Santa Monica span the Third Street Promenade, Main Street, Montana Avenue, Ocean Avenue, and the blocks surrounding Santa Monica Place. The market regularly produces motivated sellers and quality acquisition opportunities across asset sales, business sales, and lease assignments.

Restaurant lease rates in Santa Monica range from approximately $55 to $110 per square foot annually. This occupancy cost context directly affects the carrying costs and return on investment for any restaurant for sale in Santa Monica. Understanding the local rent structure helps buyers evaluate whether the asking price and revenue history support a viable investment at the proposed acquisition cost.

Popular Markets

Explore Other Restaurant Markets

  • Third Street Promenade restaurant acquisitions benefit from some of the highest tourist foot traffic of any outdoor shopping corridor in Southern California
  • Main Street business sales offer neighborhood dining concepts with a strong mix of local and visitor revenue
  • Montana Avenue restaurant acquisitions serve one of the wealthiest residential demographics on the Los Angeles Westside
  • Year-round outdoor dining revenue from the coastal climate significantly lifts annual revenue for acquired restaurant concepts
  • Below-replacement-cost acquisitions are available for well-prepared buyers as motivated sellers exit the post-pandemic Santa Monica market

Sale Types

Asset Sale vs Business Sale vs Property Sale

Asset Sale

A buyer acquires equipment, fixtures, furniture, and restaurant infrastructure without taking on the prior operating company.

Business Sale

A buyer acquires the operating business, brand, staff continuity, vendor relationships, and transfer documents tied to the acquisition.

Property Sale

A buyer acquires the real estate along with restaurant improvements, building systems, and site control.

Price Context

Restaurant Price Ranges in Santa Monica

Asking prices vary by market, concept, profitability, equipment condition, and whether real estate is included. Buyers often compare asset sales below $250,000, business sales from $250,000 to $1,000,000, and property sales above that range.

In Santa Monica, review the asking price against kitchen infrastructure, seating, alcohol license status, seller financing terms, and local permit transfer requirements.

Licenses and Permits

Alcohol License Transfer and Local Permits

Before completing a restaurant acquisition in Santa Monica, confirm CA alcohol license transfer, health permits, business licenses, signage approvals, and local operating permits with the agencies that control the address.

Permit transfer rules vary by market, so buyers should verify what transfers with the business sale, what requires a new application, and what must be approved by the landlord or property owner.

For Owners & Brokers

Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Sale in Santa Monica?

Pepperlot is designed around restaurant ownership transactions in Santa Monica, offering structure and transparency in a market where opportunities are often relationship-driven.

Santa Monica-Focused Market Access

Review restaurant sale opportunities across Santa Monica and nearby areas without switching platforms.

Controlled Information Visibility

Listings can share high-level details first, with deeper information introduced as discussions progress.

Restaurant-Centric Listing Framework

Operational elements such as kitchen configuration, seating capacity, and service flow are emphasized for every Santa Monica listing.

Brokerage-Sourced Opportunities

Many listings originate from restaurant brokers and brokerages familiar with Santa Monica's sales landscape.

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Platform

How Selling a Restaurant in Santa Monica Works on Pepperlot

Pepperlot is the marketplace built exclusively for restaurant real estate in California. Browse restaurants for sale in Santa Monica with restaurant-specific filters: hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, existing permits, alcohol licenses, and patio seating. Use our location intelligence to analyze competition, demographics, and market potential for specific Santa Monica locations before committing to an acquisition. Visit Pepperlot.com to search available restaurants for sale in Santa Monica today.

Review Available Opportunities

Listings provide an overview of the restaurant in Santa Monica, including business type, operational setup, and location context.

Understand the Transaction Format

Sale structures may include full business transfers, asset-only sales, or bundled arrangements depending on the listing.

Access the Active Listing

Once published, the opportunity becomes visible to users searching for a restaurant for sale in Santa Monica, including brokers, owner-operators, and multi-unit groups.

Connect with Listing Representatives

Interested parties initiate contact directly through the platform, allowing for controlled communication and follow-up.

About PepperLot

Built for Restaurant Acquisitions in Santa Monica

PepperLot organizes restaurant acquisitions around the details buyers need in Santa Monica: sale structure, equipment, permits, seating, and property context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a restaurant for sale in Santa Monica cost?

Santa Monica restaurant acquisitions range from $60,000 to $150,000 for asset sales to $400,000 to $1,200,000 or more for established business sales in prime Third Street Promenade or Main Street locations with strong annual revenue and long remaining lease terms.

Are beachfront restaurants for sale in Santa Monica?

Yes. Pepperlot regularly lists restaurant for sale opportunities near the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Avenue, and the beachfront. Use the Pepperlot search and location intelligence tools to evaluate available acquisitions with the infrastructure and financial details needed.