It kept this title until 1903. In 1909, the Santa Monica Pier, the oldest pleasure pier on the West Coast, opens to an international crowd of enthusiasts. A number of pleasure piers were built in ...

The carcass of a dead gray whale was discovered floating less than a mile off the coast of Marina del Rey on Saturday, February 1, its body partially consumed and missing most of its head, according ...

Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see. Travelers recommend riding the Ferris wheel. Visitors can also zip around on a roller coaster, catch lively street ...

Located on the beach, right under the Carousel on the Pier, you’ll find the Heal the Bay Aquarium. On exhibit are more than 100 species of marine animals, all of which are found in Santa Monica ...