CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 125,416	$ 36,590	$ 101,825
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation, net	(1)	(3,363)	421
Reclassification adjustment for foreign currency translation included in net income	2,683	0	0
Change in cash flow hedges reclassed to earnings	0	1,172	469
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	2,682	(2,191)	890
Comprehensive income	128,098	34,399	102,715
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(481)	(869)	(1,126)
Total comprehensive income attributable to SITE Centers	$ 127,617	$ 33,530	$ 101,589