The beach adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier has again been named one of California’s most polluted, landing in second place on Heal the Bay’s annual “Beach Bummer” list, part of the ...

the Santa Monica Pier is the beach's most recognizable landmark. Not only will you see it in countless photos of the city, but you'll also catch a glimpse of it in several films, including ...

Millions of people visit Santa Monica beaches each year, but if you swim near the pier area, be warned that the water is the most polluted in the state, according to Heal the Bay’s research.

Some of the world’s top skateboarders will descend on the Santa Monica Pier next week as part of the 2025 Championship Tour of Street League Skateboarding (SLS), which will include a one-day ...

Street League Skateboarding is bringing the league back to the streets this Friday, May 23 at the Santa Monica Pier with its first-ever "Spot-Takeover" event. The free event brings the world's ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for ...

The environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay released its annual Beach Report Card on Thursday and for the fourth year in a row, the beach at the Santa Monica Pier has made the beach bummer list ...

For the second year in a row, the Santa Monica Pier is hosting a late-night, adults-only dance party dubbed PIER PLAY. The event, featuring DJs, immersive lighting, and art, takes place on May 31 ...

A proposal approved by the Santa Monica City Council would turn the Third Street Promenade into an entertainment zone by allowing visitors to drink outside. The proposal is an attempt to revive ...

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