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 real ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite proximity to January’s wildfires, the beaches, businesses and attractions of Santa Monica are open and eager to ...

Chef Govind Armstrong cracks into spiny lobster while celebrating a classic seaside restaurant's 25th anniversary.

The Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025 beaches list was released on Thursday, and beaches in La Jolla Cove, Santa Monica ... ride," according to the site. "For views, head to the pier ...

Purchase single-day admission tickets or a Gold Season Pass at a discount off the front gate price with a ... Located on the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park has rides, games, ocean front specialty ...

L.A. Metro will operate closed-door service on Line 134, which travels through Malibu to Santa Monica, starting Friday, Feb. 28. Service has been suspended since Jan. 7, when the Palisades Fire ...

Los Angeles’s newest Din Tai Fung is set to host a grand opening on February 28 at Santa Monica Place, just blocks from the ...

A Los Angeles man who teaches at Santa Monica High School has been arrested after it was alleged he was involved in an “inappropriate relationship” with a student. Ingo Horst Gaida ...