Santa Monica Pier

You might have seen the iconic Santa Monica pier in numerous movies, TV shows and music videos. I found my visit to Santa Monica Pier at night to be a mesmerizing experience. To get here, I took the Metro E Line to the final stop, Downtown Santa Monic, from downtown Los Angeles. It is quite a long ride, considering you ride more than half the length of the entire line, but it is comfortable and convenient. From there metro station, it is then just a short walk over the pier. Approaching it from afar for the first time, I saw how the pier was a vibrant hub of activity and lights. Strolling along the wooden planks, I was captivated by the theme park rides on the pier, particularly the colourful Ferris wheel which casted a magical glow against the dark sky as it spun. The sound of kids laughing and the happy chatter of people around filled the air, blending with the rhythmic crashing of waves below. At the end of the pier, I could see the dark and vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit destination when visiting Los Angeles as it is a gem on the Southern California coastline. #WinHKFlight #winhkflight As an avid photographer, I'm drawn to Hong Kong for its vibrant and varying sceneries and cit scapes. I'm eager to capture the city's dynamic skyline, bustling street markets, and picturesque landscapes, including The Peak, Man Mo Temple and Tsim Sha Tsui.

Santa Monica is one of the attraction place in Los Angeles, California. It have iconic beaches in the Greater Los Angeles area. The pier inside is always teeming with activity and people. Hence, a stop at Santa Monica Pier and Beach#santamonica to explore the famous boardwalk and shop along the Street Promenade. There is a Ferris wheel there and some shops to purchase souvenirs and food stalls. This is one of the reason that you will explore why it is so beautiful.

🏖️ It's very crowded and full of activities during summer. Don't be fool by the hot weather as the water temperature is pretty cold. 🇺🇸There are many country flags along the beach for some photo opportunities. Of course, not to forget the colour ferris wheel which is Santa Monica's icons in most LA's tourism materials. A visit to Santa Monica can just be a walk along the Broadwalk and go to Santa Monica Pier. There are some rides or games in the arcade. There are also many food stores, seafood restaurants or some Mexican stalls selling fruit. If you have time, stay till sunset where you can see the sun descending with the skyline and the vast ocean. What a beautiful view not to be missed! #meetlosangeles

#meetlosangeles Visitors worldwide enjoy the classic California beach life and admire the road-trip legendary Route 66, end stop at the Santa Monica Pier. On most clear sky days, the beach is full of ocean lovers; surfing, picnicking, fishing, and sunbathing. Family and friends enjoy their day out for its eateries, shops, arcade, roller coaster, giant Ferris wheel and other rides. The famous 1922 fair carousel, it’s a National Historic Monument now. Those unique attractions attract people from anywhere to spend their days here. Access to the pier is free. For the aquarium, Rides at Pacific Park tickets are required. Address: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Sightseeing and dinner at Santa Monica Pier was awesome! We even managed to catch the sunset there as well! Once you reach the pier, you will be treated with a great view of the beach, sea and sky with a theme park near by! Rides there looks super fun but we were too cold to try any of them. Instead, we decided to go for dinner and coffee after our phototaking session.. Getting There - Driving there is convenient as there are quite a number of parking spaces near by Attractions - View of the beautiful beach, sky and a smaller scale theme park! Food & Restaurants - Lots of food options near by which is mostly serving seafood Shopping - There are quite a number of souvenir shops nearby #beachlife #usa #santamonica #pier #nofilter #sunset #skyline #ferriswheel #themepark #seafood #prawns #foodie #cafe #beaches #naturalwonders #wintergetaway #honeymoon

Getting There - Five of us traveled from Pasadena by car during a rush hour, so it took us around anhour and a half to get there, but totally worth it if you have a good crew and a cheery playlist! Attractions - Sand, sun, water, salt, amusement park... Is there anything more that you need. Hotels - LA? Bunch of hotels and motels! Food & Restaurants - Amusement park on Santa Monica Pier has a lot of American food restaurants - a lot of burgers, corndogs, but my favorite is "Funnel cakes" Shopping - Amusement park? You have everything there❤️ You cannot go to LA and not visit Santa Monica Pier and its sunset!! #paragliding#beautifulsunsets#culturalattractions#themepark#beaches

A great place to see an amazing sunset, enjoy the ocean, get some food or enjoy a bit of street entertainment. The pier was open and the magic show and energy is spectacular! Go for a ride or enjoy the performances! There are trapeze artists too! It was clean and very safe with police patrols. ✨ #summervacation#urbanexplorer

If you ever wanna do something relaxing under the sun~ why don’t you come closer by the beach？ The Santa Monica pier is a MUST-VISIT spot for visitors of all ages! It is well known for their mini amusement park which little kids will find themselves loving there a lot! No worries, adults won’t get bored as well! Along the way, there’s lot of lively street performances and food vendors serving a varieties of food which you won’t feel hungry even you’ve spent a whole day walking + enjoying the show next to the ocean. Take some pictures with the iconic “route 66” sign and trust me, you will truly enjoy the sunny weather of California!! #santamonica #sunnyday #beachday

#winhkflight 📍The Albright 258 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States Visited this restaurant at Santa Monica Pier during our trip to Santa Monica! The view and ambiance was top tier. The restaurant is located at the pier area, so it’s really convenient to have a meal after a day out at the beach! There is plenty of outdoor seatings with stunning view of the pier and the sea, you get to feel the sea breeze as well! We were there during winter times and the fire heater at the side of the outdoor seatings were really cool and kept us real warm! We ordered fish and chips and a fried fish, seafood was served quickly and they were fresh and flavourful. It was indeed a delightful and delicious meal in Santa Monica! Would recommend! I wish to travel to Hong Kong for their delicious food!

Choices abound in Santa Monica—beachside leisure, a Hollywood hike, exploring LACMA, or unwinding at @viceroysm. Which path would you tread today? 🏖️🏞️🏛️

#losangeles Santa Monica Pier is definitely a destination to visit. I have been twice and the second time was better, we decided to get a beach cruiser bike and ride from Venice Beach all the way along to Santa Monica Pier. This was a perfect day and such a beautiful ride, the path is wide and plenty of room for everyone, and just a great way to see more than expected. Once arriving at the pier the atmosphere was busy and lots going on, lots to see. We decided to try a pound cake and sit on a bench seat to soak it all in. Our friends decided to go on the rides and had a great time. There was some entertaining street people doing their best to make a living, a little pushy but cool to watch. There are a few quiet places to sit and enjoy a beer and watch all the interesting people walk by. It was a warm day for winter a lot like home in Queensland Australia, but for me personally coming from Australia and living on the Gold Coast, I have seen so many nicer, cleaner beaches and this is not a destination that I would personally set high on my bucket list but still worth a visit.

I went there during sunset. The view was nice and many people and tourist as well. There a lot of restaurant and activities to do in there as well from ferry wheel to roller coaster. the air was fresh and especially the beach was beautiful as well. First i only see in game(GTA) however in real life it is much more beautiful than the in game view. #2024wish in 2024, I wish to travel to tokyo.