Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica contains ... Several bemoaned the high price tag on some of the pier's food and attractions – ride tickets cost ...

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 ...

rides and food stalls. According to past travelers, Santa Monica's pier is a must-see, with nice eateries and great views. However, a few recent visitors lamented the pier's thick crowds and ...