They are big enough to share. – Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica contains one of the most legendary beach scenes in the United States. It also ...

Last fall, another woman was fatally struck by an SUV while lying in the sand near the Santa Monica Pier. In an earlier incident, two teenagers were shot during a party on the beach after sundown.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for ...

The City of Santa Monica is spending thousands of dollars to repeatedly unclog a beachfront toilet that residents say is ...

Los Angeles County health officials have issued an advisory against swimming at several beaches due to high bacterial levels.