Santa Monica Pier looks stunning in photos – colorful sunsets, the iconic Ferris wheel, and the Pacific Ocean stretching endlessly in the background. But does it actually live up to the hype in ...

They are big enough to share. – Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica contains one of the most legendary beach scenes in the United States. It also ...

Crowds at the 2024 Spirit Awards in Santa Monica Getty Images EXCLUSIVE: The Film Independent Spirit Awards are moving from the Santa Monica beach as soon as next year. We hear that it’s due to ...

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He hosted a YouTube show ...

the Santa Monica Pier is the beach's most recognizable landmark. Not only will you see it in countless photos of the city, but you'll also catch a glimpse of it in several films, including ...