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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The best time to visit Santa Monica is between September and November. During these fall months, you'll enjoy some of the warmest weather of the year while avoiding the extra thick crowds found in ...

Street League Skateboarding is set to bring its 2025 SLS Championship Tour to Santa Monica Pier for a free takeover event. The second stop of the tour will go down at the Santa Monica Pier on ...

Whether you're traveling with children or craving an adrenaline rush, Pacific Park delivers. Located on the Santa Monica Pier, this ocean-facing amusement park is packed with arcade games and ...

Paddling is easy with the soft waves, and most days you won’t need much energy to get out to the break. Close to the pier, currents can get tricky. Santa Monica Pier is infamous for poor water ...

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