These are updated on the official Santa Monica Pier website. For those coming from the Pacific Coast Highway, it’s recommended to head straight to the Lot 1 North access point close to the beach.

Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles ... Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see. Travelers recommend riding the Ferris wheel.

According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers were dispatched to the call at about 8:59 p.m. and arrived at 9:15 p.m. to find the group at the Pacific Park security office.

There were a few reports of weak shaking after a magnitude 2.7 quake occurred Sunday shortly before 8 p.m. in the Pacific Ocean about seven miles from Malibu.

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 Pacific Coast Highway, but ...