Cristina • June 29, 2016A fun place to be! A couple of nice restaurants and a beautiful view of the ocean.
Ulrich • July 27, 2010Historic landmark with scenic views and a nice cafe right on the end of the pier.
Rachel R. • September 23, 2016Most here are quite friendly, and affable people! The pier is peaceful, and the smell of the Seabreeze and sound of the ocean is wonderful! Nice wooden pier as well! There is sometimes sand art,
Nm • May 5, 2020Joyful, Peaceful & Charming .. Full of attractions & activities .. Don’t miss the entertaining Santa Monica Pier & the beautiful Palisades Park along with the view of the Pacific Ocean !!
Ellen G. • March 28, 2013A great beach in LA because its big - just about a mile long from the Washington pier to the jetty - wide, fairly clean, has parking & bathrooms, and most of all - it is rarely crowded.
Andy R. • March 17, 2015Huge beach, beautiful people, do whatever you like ... laze on the sand, work out, skate, bike, walk, play beach sports, eat, go the the pier for entertainment all day and evening, just enjoy.
Diana R. • July 6, 2013Very neat beach spot, tons of surfers, volleyball camps for kids, better than Santa Monica pier!
Jason S. • September 29, 2018Tons of ways to enjoy the atmosphere. Nice beach, good surf, nice piers. Tons of shops, food, activities, rentals, and more.
Otto K. • March 19, 2010muscle beach includes "the rings" and exercise bars, hot dog on a stick nearby serves some bad good food, and the pier includes a carousel and amusement park .. and fishing
William S. • December 28, 2015The sunset is a must see, great place to walk or ride a bike, crowded for the most part, but you can even fish there
Laur L. • September 23, 2018So fun watching people catch fish and see all the amazing views from the pier. Great for exercise and scenery.
JNET • July 29, 2015Popular spot to eat on the pier. Leave your name on their list and come back after walking about. I prefer the grilled seafood plates over fried. Only downside....Bathroom busy w beach people.
LIVESTRONG_COM • September 16, 2010Run, walk or bicycle from Santa Monica Pier to San Vicente Blvd for the most beautiful 1.5 miles of pure exercise
Nm • May 6, 2020Located on the iconic Santa Monica Pier with panoramic view of the coastline !! Family friendly, Fun & Entertainment destination in LA .. Food, Roller Coaster, Ferris Wheel and much more to enjoy !!
Michael M. • May 7, 2023Enjoy walking to this pier from my house. On weekdays it’s never too busy. Nice views of LB, San Pedro, and the port. I have been here at night too and it always feels safe.
nikki • August 12, 2017scenic views, public art, and plentiful restrooms. walking distance to piers with ample parking at reasonable rates
Andrea D. • January 20, 2016Great little spot right by the Santa Monica pier. Awesome beer choices, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere
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