Getting there: The Santa Monica Pier is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Take Interstate 10 west, exit onto Fourth Street and then head west on Colorado Avenue.

Three straight sold-out events have done more than fill a calendar slot — they’ve reshaped what waterfront entertainment looks like in Southern California. Now, Pier Play is set to return ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re going to be anywhere near the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, you might notice something different. The difference? The ...

Santa Monica's beloved Locals' Night returns to the iconic Pier on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 3:30 to 10 p.m., offering a vibrant mix of local talent, seasonal shopping and community spirit — all ...

Cruising U.S. Route 66 in California If you’ve been driving the 2,448 miles from Chicago west to Santa Monica on the best ...

Santa Monica Pier’s free “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” is back for three nights in December, bringing residents a family-friendly celebration packed with music, art, storytelling, live entertainment and ...

On a recent Thursday, there were only a handful of people wading, swimming, or body boarding in the ocean just north of the Santa Monica pier. “It's just fun, it's got a good break and there's nobody ...

Getting engaged on the Pacific Wheel, or first developing feelings for someone while playing a lively game of Skee-Ball, or finding common ground with a new pal during a spontaneous ride on the Santa ...

If you’re going to be anywhere near the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, you might notice something different. The difference? The water will be pink, instead of the normal blueish-green we are all used ...