Santa Monica Pier’s free “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” is back for three nights in December, bringing residents a ...

Join us at The California Roadhouse for live music, farm-fresh cuisine, and a vibrant entertainment lineup at the iconic ...

Explore the cultural legacy of Santa Monica Pier at the landmark photo exhibition 'OUR PIER: Moments From A Century' at The ...

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 your ...

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 that ...

An iconic view of the Santa Monica Pier in the 21st century Credit: Photograph by Unsplash/Courtesy Angel City Press Excerpted from “Santa Monica Pier: America’s Last Great Pleasure Pier” by James ...

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A large algae bloom was spotted around the Santa Monica Pier Tuesday, extending for miles down the coastline. Sky5 was above the “red tide” at 11 a.m. The bloom was seen “all the way down” in Marina ...

If you and two of your besties share birthdays that are only a few days apart — or you happen to have the same birthday — you can bet that you and your pals always make the most of your Birthday Week, ...