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 ...

Santa Monica Pier looks stunning in photos – colorful sunsets, the iconic Ferris wheel, and the Pacific Ocean stretching endlessly in the background. But does it actually live up to the hype in ...

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 ...

And just about the biggest illuminated thing around is the Pacific Wheel at Pacific Park, located at Santa Monica Pier. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning ...

The rollercoaster roars past overhead and seagulls chatter endlessly. Santa Monica Pier is nothing short of iconic. It’s synonymous with the City and is instantly recognizable whenever it’s ...

Even better. And the "even betters" get even better when you consider that a sizable free meet-up coming to Santa Monica Pier on March 21 is just steps from the surf, always a plus. Get top local ...

Excerpted from "Santa Monica Pier: America’s Last Great Pleasure Pier" by James Harris (Angel City Press, 2024) For more than two decades, James Harris has been the executive director of the ...

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 ...

Update: After a comprehensive search, we've found no threat and are preparing to reopen the Pier shortly. We're steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety of our community. Thank you for ...

Donate now. Photo by Here in Van Nuys via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr On September 9th, the Santa Monica Pier celebrated its Centennial. Fireworks lit up the sky and thousands of ...

The Santa Monica Pier was built to run sewage into the ocean in 1909. The amusement park concept developed in 1916 during the heyday of pleasure piers, which populated coastal towns nationwide.