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

While Santa Monica might be best known for its iconic pier, bustling promenade and golden sunsets, there’s more to this ...

June 12, 2025 -- Beach Boys leader and composer Brian Wilson, a supreme genius of popular music whose death was announced by his family Wednesday, had long ties to Santa Monica.

All across the U.S., there are amusement parks that let you in for free -- no tickets necessary just to walk through the ...

Donate now. Tourists and residents strolling through Palisades Park in Santa Monica are greeted by a beautiful view of a sandy beach, the Pacific Ocean and the pier. Oh, and roughly 100 ground ...

The Pacific Park Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier joined other landmarks across the globe in going dark for "Earth Hour" on Saturday night. For more, visit: KTLA.com Trump admin releases new JFK ...

Santa Monica is home to upscale accommodations ... and numerous food and drink options. Check out Pacific Park, a full-service amusement park with more than 6 million yearly visitors, where ...

Finish in Santa Monica, the seaside hub that brings all the fun of the fair. Jump on the rides at Pacific Park, on the Santa Monica Pier, and watch the bodybuilders at the nearby Original Muscle ...

Pacific Park, the glittering, sunset-backdropped amusement park located on the Santa Monica Pier, has found a new owner. The site’s iconic rollercoaster and light-up Ferris wheel should be ...