On the lower deck of the Santa Monica Pier—below the Pacific Park solar-powered Ferris wheel, Inkie’s Pirate Ship ride, and oceanfront West Coaster—there’s a quiet community of fishermen and women.

Planning a trip to Southern California often begins with the question of where the coast feels most alive, and Santa Monica consistently stands out as the answer. This seaside city combines iconic ...

Inspired by the Santa Monica amusement park’s history, the new Funhouse is an all-ages walk-through attraction that opened this month at the pier’s Pacific Park venue.