Original Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier

www.santamonicapier.org
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(19.4K) · Amusement park in Santa Monica, United States
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Jutting out into the Pacific Ocean at the intersection of Ocean and Colorado, it symbolizes the heart of Santa Monica and is one of the most …

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Apr 3, 2025
Knd of a cool place for a quick walk. Street performers on the boardwalk. Very entertaining. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.Full review by TonyFromGeorgia
Mar 14, 2025
This place is beautiful. Weekends are always great. Weekdays are usually quiet. Beach is beautiful! Son loves it here.Full review by Mister219
Mar 9, 2025
Weird yet wonderful. Lots of rides for the kids but you also need to steer them clear of all the crazy people shouting random things over loudspeakers.Full review by Scunder
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Perched over the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, "The Pier" feels more like a carnival than a place to shop. Cirque du Soleil pitches …
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Questions & answers

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Is handicap parking free at the pier?
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Sorry I do not remember that
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Can you ride bicycles on the pier?
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I think so but not on the beach
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Can you sleep on the beach under pier
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Absolutely not. It's not recommended. Currently there are bird and homeless issues underneath the Pier. During low tide, you can walk underneath the Pier, but I would walk briskly!
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Hi! Thinking of visiting the Santa Monica Beach area next Summer. Considering hiring bikes and cycling the …
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Hi! Thinking of visiting the Santa Monica Beach area next Summer. Considering hiring bikes and cycling the boardwalk down to Marina Del Rey and back. Question is, is it possible to lock and leave bikes during the trip if we see something we want to explore on foot? Do bike-hire companies hire out chainlocks for the bikes? Cheers!
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Absolutely. Biking is a big thing to do. Found this one rental site: Bicycle Equipment Each bicycle comes equipped with lights, a basket, a lock and a local map. Helmets are also available …
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Absolutely. Biking is a big thing to do. Found this one rental site: Bicycle Equipment Each bicycle comes equipped with lights, a basket, a lock and a local map. Helmets are also available upon request.
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Current status? Rides open, etc,? Wondering if it’s worth our visit on our way to other points in CA, or not. (3 kids under 11)
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Yes the rides are open and so we're the beaches. LA county is requiring wearing masks when going into business whether you have been vaccinated or not.
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Is the Santa Monica Pier Open?
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The Santa Monica Pier has reopened for visitors Daily from6am-10pm.
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With a notable passageway, the wharf is mainstream with occupants and guests as a point of interest that is more than 100 years old
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The dock contains Pacific Park, a family carnival with its unique, best in class, sunlight based framed Ferris wheel
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The pier is open all year for a leisurely stroll and offers plenty of events such as live music throughout the year
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The santa monica pier is usually less crowded than those in other places
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You can rush away from all the hassle and get a smooth entry through santa monica pier tickets
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If you visit, be sure to take a spin on the world's only solar powered ferris wheel
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The pier contains pacific park, a family amusement park with a large ferris wheel.it
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Visiting the pier is free of charge
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This route can be very busy on the weekends and is a mixed bike route in some areas, so stay alert to avoid collisions
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There are no admissions to the pier or to the amusement park
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It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing
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Nearby is the third street promenade, a favorite pedestrian-oriented shopping/entertainment district
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Dogs are allowed on the pier as long as they are on a leash but they are not allowed into businesses or pacific park
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Carnival-style games also line the pier, so test your mettle and win a prize for the one you adore
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Find out whether the santa monica pier has halal food and prayer places
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Free concerts are held on the pier in the summer
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Be sure to dip your toes in the soft santa monica sand, too
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Water quality at the pier is monitored five days a week
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Today, it offers a variety of amusement rides at pacific park
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On warm weekends, the stretch is busy with families, beach bums and gym bunnies
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