Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see. Travelers recommend riding the Ferris wheel. Visitors can also zip around on a roller coaster, catch lively street ...

A sizable and sparkling "Golden Snake" has been spied at Santa Monica Pier, specifically in the area of Pacific Park. But don ...

After multiple days of heavy rains provided Southern California with significant relief from a spate of catastrophic ...

A large algae bloom was spotted around the Santa Monica Pier Tuesday, extending for miles ... seen in the waters between ...

Here's a way to take that love further while helping the fire-impacted families of Pali High: The monthly Locals' Night at ...

It kept this title until 1903. In 1909, the Santa Monica Pier, the oldest pleasure pier on the West Coast, opens to an international crowd of enthusiasts. A number of pleasure piers were built in ...

In 2018, a structural analysis of San Diego’s Ocean Beach Pier found ... For example, the Santa Monica Pier has undergone two structural assessments since the turn of the century and a handful ...

Close to the pier, currents can get tricky. Santa Monica Pier is infamous for poor water quality, especially after rain when runoff can cause bacterial spikes. If there’s been rain recently ...

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 ...