Santa Monica's beautiful beach may look inviting, but even the L.A. County Department of Public Health will tell you to think ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

in a parking lot just north of the Santa Monica Pier. Despite their shared city of residence, officials said after the trial that they still don’t know exactly why Abou-Arabi killed the other man.

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 ...