Sadly today, there is no trace that those versions of the pier ever existed,' writes an L.A. Times reader. 'Somebody should build a memorial there — not to war, but to a place where people once had a ...

The Pike in Long Beach and the Pacific Ocean Park in Santa Monica had distinct personality: One was a bit naughty and coarse ...

Santa Monica's population grew at a huge clip in the early 20th century, meaning the city had to shore up the way it disposed of sewage. Its solution? Build a pier extending far past the coastline ...

Santa Monica’s population grew at a huge clip in the early 20th century, meaning the city had to shore up the way it disposed of sewage. Its solution? Build a pier extending far past the ...

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. An ...

Santa Monica Pier landed second on the “Beach Bummer” list, behind a beach in Mexico, due to ongoing persistent water quality issues, despite upgrades such as stormwater capture systems and ...

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.