In an effort to help businesses bounce back from the pandemic, Santa Monica's City Council approved a motion Tuesday to convert its Third Street Promenade into an entertainment zone by allowing public drinking with beverages from participating businesses.

Santa Monica approves public drinking in a new "entertainment zone" to boost the Third Street Promenade's economy.

The Santa Monica City Council has approved plans to designate part of the 3rd Street Promenade as an entertainment zone, loosening alcohol rules and more.