August 5, 2025 #1 Local News, Information and Event Source for the Century City/Westwood areas.

Santa Monica Soon to be Running on Dunkin’ Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to Santa Monica later this year. It is the company’s first full foray into Southern California. (Image courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts)

An East Coast favorite is coming to Santa Monica later this year, as Dunkin’ Donuts announced plans on June 10 to open one of its first five “traditional, stand-alone” restaurants here in the bayside city.

Santa Monica will join Downey, Long Beach, Modesto, and Whittier as the debut locations of Dunkin’ Donuts’ expansion into California. The Modesto opening is the only location not in Los Angeles County or Southern California.

“Originally, we hoped for these first new Dunkin’ Donuts locations to open in early 2015,” Nicole Shepard, Public Relations & Social Media Specialist, stated on the donut store’s website. “However, I’m extremely pleased to announce that our California development plans are running months ahead of our original expectations. This means we can reward our fans’ dedication and support by bringing our famous coffee, beverages, baked goods and sandwiches to people in California even sooner than we had planned.”

Construction is expected to begin at all five locations this summer, Shepard added.

The Santa Monica restaurant will be one of 1,000 planned new locations within California, according to Shepard.

Ever since we announced Dunkin’ Donuts’ plans to expand to California, the outpouring of enthusiasm and excitement from our guests has been incredible.  People across the state have been eagerly awaiting word as to when and where our first new restaurants in California will open. Today, I am happy to be able to share that information with our loyal fans.

Though this is the restaurant’s first “traditional” and “stand alone” restaurant in California, Dunkin’ Donuts has already entered the Golden State with three locations within other businesses, such as the Dunkin’/Baskin-Robbins store inside the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown Hotel. The other two “non-traditional” Dunkin’ Donuts are located in Barstow and Camp Pendleton.

Baskin Robbins, which has a presence in Southern California, is a sister company to Dunkin’ Donuts.

Shepard did not announce where in Santa Monica the new Dunkin’ Donuts will be located, though one blog stated it would open on Wilshire Boulevard at 12th Street.

Based in the Boston suburb of Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ Donuts was founded in 1950. The restaurant specializes in selling donuts, coffee, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches.

Predominantly located in the northeastern United States, Dunkin’ Donuts, whose current slogan is “America Runs on Dunkin’,” is also expected to expand into Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas, according to reports.

To keep up with Dunkin’ Donuts’ expansion plans follow the restaurant on Twitter (@DunkinDonuts) or “Like” its Facebook page.

Related Posts

Cary Grant’s Former Beverly Hills Estate Hits Market for $77.5M

August 3, 2025

August 3, 2025

Rebuilt by His Widow, the Home Now Offers Sweeping Views Once owned by Hollywood legend Cary Grant, a Beverly Hills...

LA Housing Permits Rebound in Q2: Wildfire Rebuild and Fast-Tracked Reviews Spur Modest Growth

August 3, 2025

August 3, 2025

New Data Shows a 37% Quarterly Jump in Residential Permits, Long-Term Uncertainty Looms Residential development in Los Angeles picked up...

Federal Court Upholds Stay on Trump-Era Immigration Raids in California

August 3, 2025

August 3, 2025

Detention Horror Stories and Legal Pressure Keep Feds at Bay  A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a temporary order...

Despite Billion-Dollar Fortune, Beyoncé and Jay-Z Double Down on Real Estate Debt

August 3, 2025

August 3, 2025

Superstar Pair Is Now Paying Over $637,000 per Month in Mortgage and Taxes Music power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z have...

Two LA County Deputies Charged in Off-Duty Scheme Tied to Crypto ‘Godfather’

August 2, 2025

August 2, 2025

Deputies Accused of Abusing Law Enforcement Powers for Beverly Hills Mogul One Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy pleaded guilty,...

Metro Releases Draft Environmental Report for Sepulveda Transit Project, Public Comment Now Open

August 2, 2025

August 2, 2025

Six Route Alternatives Under Review for Valley-To-Westside Connection The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has released its Draft...

National Night Out Returns to Beverly Hills With Police Demos, Kids’ Activities, and DJ Music

August 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

Beverly Hills Police and Fire Departments Invite Public to Family-Friendly Night Out  The City of Beverly Hills will transform the...

City Installs Crosswalks In Sawtelle District After Residents Paint Their Own

August 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

Los Angeles Begins Official Safety Upgrades Near Stoner Park City crews began installing official crosswalks Friday near Stoner Park in...

HARD Summer Returns This Weekend With New Sound Strategy After 2024 Noise Complaints

August 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

Sold-Out EDM and Hip-Hop Festival Runs Saturday and Sunday at Hollywood Park The HARD Summer music festival is set to...

Trump Administration Freezes $200M in UCLA Research Funds Over Student Protests

August 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

UCLA Says Freeze Harms Life-Saving Research With No Connection to Stated Reason Donald Trump’s administration has blocked $200 million in...

LAPD Honors Sgt. Shiou Deng as ‘Gold Standard of Selflessness’ at Memorial Service

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

Veteran Officer Remembered After Being Killed While Aiding Crash Victims in Brentwood Family, colleagues, and fellow officers gathered Thursday morning...

1,000 Additional National Guard Troops Withdrawn From LA as Federal Presence Continues to Shrink

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

National Guard Presence in Los Angeles Slashed Again Amid Ongoing Rollback Roughly an additional 1,000 National Guard troops have been...

Luxury Watches Stolen From Keanu Reeves Recovered in Chile, To Be Returned to Actor

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

Six Rolex Watches Worth Over $120,000 Were Seized in Santiago Police Raid Six high-end watches stolen from actor Keanu Reeves’...

Aging Mindfully: Zen-Inspired Senior Living Takes Shape in Simi Valley

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

Two Zen-inspired senior living communities are embracing the reality of aging — consciously. Ensō Village, open since 2023 in Sonoma County,...

The Getty Unveils Trellis Bar & Lounge: Sip Art-Inspired Cocktails with a Gorgeous View

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

New Alfresco Experience Offers Seasonal Drinks, Light Bites, and Stunning Architecture Visitors to the Getty Center can now unwind with...