Experts' Choice Award Santa Monica Pier
9 expert reviews
“With inexpensive parking nearby, amusement rides, fried food, candy, and endless people watching; the Pier is a great way to spend a whole day in Southern California.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "The pier's indoor trademark 46-horse Looff Carousel, built in 1922, has appeared in several films, including The Sting." Full review
Concierge "Santa Monica has its famous pier, the Third Street Promenade... and the famed Wednesday Farmers' Market where local chefs shop for produce."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Dating back to 1908, the Santa Monica Pier is the city’s most compelling landmark." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Near the western terminus of historic Route 66, this old-timey seaside amusement park has an enduring, if kitschy, popularity." Full review
Not For Tourists "Tiptoe through the tourists for a ride on the historic carousel."
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Just west of downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica contains one of the most legendary beach scenes in the United States." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A classic arcade, amusement park rides, shops, and dining venues line the pier, the official beginning of Route 66"
Los Angeles Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Santa Monica's three-mile sandy shore is split by the city's historic pier, home to amusement park rides, a Ferris wheel, a vintage carousel, arcade games, eateries, fishing, and more"
The Best Beaches in Southern California
April 14, 2022
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200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation, Santa Monica, CA 90401
