Santa Monica almost got another Trader Joe’s in 2001 but the Planning Commission said the proposed site at Wilshire and 12th Street didn’t have enough parking. 2300 Wilshire has more than ...

Santa Monica's second Trader Joe's will open at 2300 Wilshire Blvd. Saturday. The grocery store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offer validated, underground parking on 23rd Street.