It’s hard to believe now, but the pier almost disappeared entirely in the 1970s. Back then, the Santa Monica City Council was ...

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 ...

Santa Monica is welcoming the summer with an active weekend of competitions that are all about beach culture. The Pier 360 ...

Half a day is fine if you wish to only cover top spots like the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. Is it worth renting a bike to ride along the beach path, or should I just walk it?

The Ebony Beach Club has partnered with Black Lives Matter for a Juneteenth celebration at the Santa Monica Pier featuring ...

A billboard-sized fire damage map now on display at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is helping residents, visitors and ...

Happy 115th birthday to the iconic Santa Monica Pier! Marking the occasion this Friday, the Santa Monica Travel & Tourism board celebrates the historic locale serving “Pier bites” and drinks ...

Excerpted from "Santa Monica Pier: America’s Last Great Pleasure Pier" by James Harris (Angel City Press, 2024) For more than two decades, James Harris has been the executive director of 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 ...

Officers were dispatched about 2:40 p.m. to the pier, according to a watch commander at the Santa Monica Police Department. Local TV news picked up the story from the scene. Here's a close-up look ...