You'll find the pier a few blocks south of the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place, in the middle of the beach. There’s a beach parking lot on Appian Way, plus several parking garages ...

Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica ... The pier is open daily, year-round, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hours vary for local shops and restaurants. Parking ...