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 ...

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LA County Public Health warns of high bacterial levels at several beaches, advising against ocean water activities near ...

A Route 66 sign, perched on a pole at the famed Santa Monica pier, advertises the spot as the “end of the trail.” But for ...

Santa Monica police and firefighters already spent some well-publicized hours on the Santa Monica Pier this week when a man scaled the Ferris wheel while allegedly claiming to have a bomb ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see. The Ferris wheel is always a huge hit. Visitors can also zip around on a roller coaster, catch lively street performances, play carnival ...

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 ...

For nearly 27 years, the green Sea Dragon ride swung back and forth on the Santa Monica Pier, but on Thursday, the 6,000-pound two-headed metal beast took its last ride 250 feet over the Pacific ...

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.