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From a bourbon cocktail with actual gold to a comedy club tucked behind an art gallery—these are the places locals whisper ...
A controversial project almost destroyed the Santa Monica Pier in the 1970s.
The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of beach sports, live music and a historic look at the city’s coastal history. (Photo courtesy Santa Monica ...
Disney illustrator and voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, shares how Old Navy and Disney are celebrating their collection with a road trip and fun postcards.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a historic seaside amusement park that’s been delighting visitors since 1907. The park features classic rides like the Giant Dipper wooden coaster and Looff Carousel.
A Route 66 sign, perched on a pole at the famed Santa Monica pier, advertises the spot as the “end of the trail.” But for these road trippers, it’s just the beginning.
The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, operated by Heal the Bay, provides an educational look at the marine life living just beneath the pier where you’re standing. The pier’s bike rental stand—because after ...
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the Konamon Japanese Street Food Festival, the Final Pier Locals Night of the season, an multiple Main St ...
A historical tidbit: the wooden Santa Monica Pier Carousel is one of the last remaining original attractions from the pier’s earliest days.
Uncover the History of the Santa Monica Pier with New ‘Secret Story Tour’ Digital Interactive Experience.
The Santa Monica system has the lowest fares in the county, according to a City staff report. Another fare increase the council will consider on Tuesday is for the Santa Monica Pier Carousel. A City ...