The Santa Monica Pier in California

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(19.4K) · Fishing charter in Santa Monica, United States
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Jutting out into the Pacific Ocean at the intersection of Ocean and Colorado, it symbolizes the heart of Santa Monica and is one of the most …

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Apr 3, 2025
Knd of a cool place for a quick walk. Street performers on the boardwalk. Very entertaining. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.Full review by TonyFromGeorgia
Mar 14, 2025
This place is beautiful. Weekends are always great. Weekdays are usually quiet. Beach is beautiful! Son loves it here.Full review by Mister219
Mar 9, 2025
Weird yet wonderful. Lots of rides for the kids but you also need to steer them clear of all the crazy people shouting random things over loudspeakers.Full review by Scunder
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Is handicap parking free at the pier?
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Absolutely, yes. All cars must oay to get in the lots. There are a few spaces marked for the handicapped, but they're most often already taken, so you need to be prepared to walk or use …
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Absolutely, yes. All cars must oay to get in the lots. There are a few spaces marked for the handicapped, but they're most often already taken, so you need to be prepared to walk or use a wheelchair to get to the pier.
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Can you ride bicycles on the pier?
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I'm not sure if it's permitted, while there I didn't see bikes on the actual pier.
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Can you sleep on the beach under pier
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That's a hard NO. Not only is it unsafe due to the tides, but also LA/Santa Monica's homeless situation has resulted in a lot of beach patrols and monitoring
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Hi! Thinking of visiting the Santa Monica Beach area next Summer. Considering hiring bikes and cycling the …
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Hi! Thinking of visiting the Santa Monica Beach area next Summer. Considering hiring bikes and cycling the boardwalk down to Marina Del Rey and back. Question is, is it possible to lock and leave bikes during the trip if we see something we want to explore on foot? Do bike-hire companies hire out chainlocks for the bikes? Cheers!
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Absolutely. Biking is a big thing to do. Found this one rental site: Bicycle Equipment Each bicycle comes equipped with lights, a basket, a lock and a local map. Helmets are also available …
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Absolutely. Biking is a big thing to do. Found this one rental site: Bicycle Equipment Each bicycle comes equipped with lights, a basket, a lock and a local map. Helmets are also available upon request.
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Current status? Rides open, etc,? Wondering if it’s worth our visit on our way to other points in CA, or not. (3 kids under 11)
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Yes the rides are open and so we're the beaches. LA county is requiring wearing masks when going into business whether you have been vaccinated or not.
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Is the Santa Monica Pier Open?
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The Santa Monica Pier has reopened for visitors Daily from6am-10pm.
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