(310) 395-4248
200 Santa Monica Pier
(Ocean Avenue )
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
34.0094
-118.4971
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West LA
Parking:
Pay Garage; Lot
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What People Are Saying About Santa Monica Pier
The Editor
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Citysearch
This legendary pier is a breezy, sunny mecca not just for Angelenos, but for anyone with an interest in pop culture, beach life, California history or just a little fun in the sun. It's been a SoCal destination since 1909, drawing beach babes and weathered fishermen alike. Despite having hosted flappers in the 20s, swingers in the 40s and conservationists in the 80s, the pier is best known for its famous 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel (replaced in 2009) and TV and film appearances. Forrest Gump ended his cross-country run here. "The Sting" took a turn on the carousel. And Santa Monica put the "bay"…
10/14/09
Santa Monica pier
by guiadelosangeles
This is a good place for the family!!!
- Pros: This place is great!!!
- Cons: None
01/05/09
great spot
by grabtrees
this is such a great spot to spend an afternoon or evening with some friends, theres food games and rides! you have little vendors or the bubba gump.
08/07/08
Great for kids and worth seeing
by kiercemartin
If you go to the pier expecting a super cool stretch of bars and restaurants out over the water then you're going to be disappointed. The pier is definitely not a place to go out to, but it is a great landmark, and worth checking out. Kids will love the park that's there and it's small enough that the park is not an all day commitment in the slightest. If you're in the area it's worth checking out, at least just to waste some time, but I'm a fan.
The Details on Santa Monica Pier
Know Before You Go:
Every Thursday night from late June through August, the Twilight Dance Series turns the pier into an all-out block party. The eclectic lineup ranges from rockabilly and swing to reggae and hip-hop.
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