These are updated on the official Santa Monica Pier website. For those coming from the Pacific Coast Highway, it’s recommended to head straight to the Lot 1 North access point close to the beach.

A heartbroken family is taking legal action after a woman was run over and killed on the beach near the Santa Monica Pier.

Close to the pier, currents can get tricky. Santa Monica Pier is infamous for poor water quality, especially after rain when runoff can cause bacterial spikes. If there’s been rain recently ...

If you’re looking for beach fun that involves thrill rides and games, then Santa Monica Pier is your best bet. It has everything that you need for an entertaining day out by the sea. However ...

Three popular Twitch streamers managed to flee a stalker who threatened to kill them before chasing them along Santa Monica Pier ... to flee the pier and investigators are looking into ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon ... such as the North Beach Playground and the Annenberg Community Beach House, a ...

And because it sits just a mile north of the Santa Monica Pier and Beach, the Oceana is free of the congestion that plagues this touristy part of town. Guests particularly like the homey vibe here ...