Jutting out into the Pacific Ocean at the intersection of Ocean and Colorado, it symbolizes the heart of Santa Monica and is one of the most …
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Feb 10, 2025
Visited this place last FEB 2024, if your into beach drinking and just enjoying the view this is the place for you… bring an umbrella it can rain any time of the day during this months. Have some e…Full review by tridon r
Feb 7, 2025
Great, safe, clean place for familys with childrens. Not only for tourists. You can get some nice food as well as some not so pricy souvenirs.Full review by sebastjanf2015
Feb 1, 2025
I think Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit place for anyone exploring Los Angeles. You can feel the essence of Southern California. While it can get crowded the energy and the view is amazing.Full review by Stacie S
I am disabled, so I can say for certain, while there’s ample parking, and there are a few handicapped spaces marked out, none of them are free: everyone has to pay to get into the lots.
That's a hard NO. Not only is it unsafe due to the tides, but also LA/Santa Monica's homeless situation has resulted in a lot of beach patrols and monitoring
Hi! Thinking of visiting the Santa Monica Beach area next Summer. Considering hiring bikes and cycling the boardwalk down to Marina Del Rey and back. Question is, is it possible to lock and leave bikes during the trip if we see something we want to explore on foot? Do bike-hire companies hire out chainlocks for the bikes? Cheers!
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Absolutely. Biking is a big thing to do. Found this one rental site: Bicycle Equipment Each bicycle comes equipped with lights, a basket, a lock and a local map. Helmets are also available …
Absolutely. Biking is a big thing to do. Found this one rental site: Bicycle Equipment Each bicycle comes equipped with lights, a basket, a lock and a local map. Helmets are also available upon request.
Current status? Rides open, etc,? Wondering if it’s worth our visit on our way to other points in CA, or not. (3 kids under 11)
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When we were there in June all the rides were open and restrictions have been lifted. Some restrictions may have been reinstated, such as requiring masks in public places. The …
When we were there in June all the rides were open and restrictions have been lifted. Some restrictions may have been reinstated, such as requiring masks in public places. The pier itself is open, but unfortunately, as of 7/21 the rides are closed.