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 ...

The organization's Beach Report Card ranks the most polluted and cleanest beaches in the state based on water quality tests ...

Update: After a comprehensive search, we've found no threat and are preparing to reopen the Pier shortly. We're steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety of our community. Thank you for ...

The Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see. The Ferris wheel is always a huge hit. Visitors can also zip around on a roller coaster, catch lively street performances, play carnival ...

For nearly 27 years, the green Sea Dragon ride swung back and forth on the Santa Monica Pier, but on Thursday, the 6,000-pound two-headed metal beast took its last ride 250 feet over the Pacific ...

And just about the biggest illuminated thing around is the Pacific Wheel at Pacific Park, located at Santa Monica Pier. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning ...

When we meet on a video call for this interview, Santa Monica Pier’s executive director and historian James Harris is in his office, a former apartment in the historic merry-go-round building ...

The Santa Monica Pier was built to run sewage into the ocean in 1909. The amusement park concept developed in 1916 during the heyday of pleasure piers, which populated coastal towns nationwide.