Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica contains ... Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see. Travelers recommend ...

While the Monterey Bay Aquarium should be on the bucket list of every Californian, for Angelenos that's at least a weekend ...

A sizable and sparkling "Golden Snake" has been spied at Santa Monica Pier, specifically in the area of Pacific Park. But don ...

Image Parts of Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Pier sit under haze from wildfire smoke, as seen from hills burned by the Palisades fire, in Topanga, Calif., on Monday.Credit...Max Whittaker for ...