At which beaches are you more likely to get sick? Heal the Bay releases a look at what beaches earned high marks, and which ...

Santa Monica’s iconic pier is set to transform into a vibrant open-air dance floor with the return of Pier Play on Saturday, ...

The organization's Beach Report Card ranks the most polluted and cleanest beaches in the state based on water quality tests from April 2024 to March 2025, evaluating harmful bacteria levels.

But what of the sounds that can sometimes be found just steps from the surf in Santa Monica? Specifically at a well-known pool and specifically on June 8, which is World Ocean Day? Get top local ...

A man was hospitalized in stable condition Saturday night after a stabbing near the Santa Monica Pier, where police say ... officers were dispatched to the area of Ocean Avenue and Colorado ...

Santa Monica Pier ranks as California's second dirtiest beach due to water quality issues, despite city efforts. Heal the Bay's report highlights bacterial pollution risks and advises caution. The ...

which runs parallel to the Pacific Ocean and takes riders through Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey along with Venice, Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo beaches. The Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit ...

Simon Calder answers your questions on Route 66, Northern Ireland, whether to visit Romania, and getting the most out of ...

Stretching from the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Ocean Front Walk (the end of Route 66) to a spot above Santa Monica Bay, the Santa Monica Pier is the beach's most recognizable landmark.

an iconic beachfront amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pacific Park is a cultural institution and hub for entertainment, offering a family-friendly experience ...

Cola building on Pico Boulevard to Santa Monica in a day, spotting hidden oil rigs, unique sidewalk engravings and an odd ...

and Ocean Park's segment of it is typically less crowded than the areas to the north, near Santa Monica Pier, or to the south, where it turns into Venice Beach. The Dorothy Green Park, located at ...