Outdoor & Adventure · beaches

Santa Monica Beach & Pier

★ 4.4 · Free (rides extra) · Los Angeles, California

End of Route 66. Ferris wheel, roller coaster, arcade, street performers. Touristy but iconic — sunset from the pier is worth it.

Try: Ride the Pacific Wheel at sunset.
📍 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 🕐 24/7 pier access; rides 11am-11pm 📞 +1-310-458-8900 🔗 santamonicapier.org
Open Los Angeles in the full experience →

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