Pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, containing a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing. The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with its solar panelled Ferris wheel
General Information
Hours:
Beach: Daily sunrise to sunset (typically until about 7:30pm)
Pier: Daily 6am to 10pm
Pacific Park (rides): Hours vary by season, generally 10–11am to 9pm or later
Pier: Daily 6am to 10pm
Pacific Park (rides): Hours vary by season, generally 10–11am to 9pm or later
Fees:
Beach and Pier access: Free
Pacific Park rides: Individual rides approx. $5–$15 each
Unlimited ride wristbands: approx. $25–$45 depending on age and season
Parking near beach/pier: Paid lots and meters available
Pacific Park rides: Individual rides approx. $5–$15 each
Unlimited ride wristbands: approx. $25–$45 depending on age and season
Parking near beach/pier: Paid lots and meters available
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed on the beach sand; leashed dogs are permitted on the pier, boardwalk, and nearby public areas
Closest cities with hotels:
Los Angeles (15 mi)
Seasons:
All year; best from late spring through early fall for warm weather and beach activities
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
Get on CA-110 from W 1st St. Take I-10 W to 4th St in Santa Monica. Take exit 1A from I-10 W. Drive to Colorado Ave.
Overview
Santa Monica Beach and Pier is Southern California’s classic seaside destination, with a wide, sandy beach and the 1909 Santa Monica Pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue, the traditional end of Route 66.
Pier Attractions
- Pacific Park: the only amusement park on a West Coast pier, with a solar-powered Ferris wheel and a roller coaster, free to enter (rides are paid)
- Looff Hippodrome Carousel (1922)
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, run by Heal the Bay
- Restaurants, shops and street performers, plus summer Twilight Concerts
The beach has volleyball and the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, and Third Street Promenade shopping is nearby. The Metro E Line stops in downtown Santa Monica, a short walk away.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Santa Monica Pier", "Pacific Park", and "Santa Monica State Beach", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
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