Montana Avenue

The scoop

Montana Avenue is a shopping street of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and beauty and arts stops, running roughly from 7th Street to 17th Street. It's a place to browse at an unhurried pace, not a car-free mall of national stores.

What to do

Walk the stretch, duck into shops and cafés, or build the afternoon around a film at the Aero Theatre or a scheduled district event. Reservations, appointments, and event tickets are handled by each business. The official district site has a directory and an events calendar.

When to go

There's no single set of hours for the street. Each business sets its own schedule, including holidays, so check the place you care about before a special trip. This is mainly a daytime street of shops and cafés.

Who it's for

People who want independent shops and a slower sidewalk than downtown. Many boutiques lean toward adult clothing and home goods, with cafés and restaurants mixed in.

Kids: A pleasant stroll with young kids, even if many stores aren't child-specific. The sidewalks are stroller-friendly, and a café stop helps. There isn't a playground on the street itself.

Insider tips

• Parking is metered street parking. Check the sign at the space you choose; meter hours, time limits, street cleaning, and neighborhood restrictions can vary. Neighborhood meters are $1.50 an hour as of the Jan 12, 2026 rate table; confirm the signs.
• Big Blue Bus Route 18 runs along Montana Avenue.
• The official plan-your-visit page does not list a public restroom on the street. Ask a business you plan to visit about restrooms.

Skip it if…

You want a car-free stretch of national stores — that's the Third Street Promenade.