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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Two Blocks South of Santa Monica, Corner of Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90407
310-458-8900,
site: Santa Monica Pier
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  • Andy & Meg
    Andy & Meg said

    … we cooked dinner then went for a walk along Santa Monica pier and watched the sunset which… continue reading »

  • backpacker
    backpacker said

    …, Luke, as we wander around downtown Santa Monica and the pier. I retire to the hostel and head up to my… continue reading »

  • Andy & Meg
    Andy & Meg said

    ….10. First we went passed Santa Monica pier and then up into the hills to see where some famous people… continue reading »

  • tne1024
    tne1024 said

    … headed North towards the Santa Monica Pier. All along the boardwalk are hippies selling artwork… continue reading »

  • tconnor
    tconnor said

    … adequate Motel right across from the Santa Monica Pier; most of the week it looked like a bomb site… continue reading »

  • backpacker
    backpacker said

    … email at the Apple Store. After a quick visit to the hostel, we head to the Santa Monica pier to wander… continue reading »

  • backpacker
    backpacker said

    … our purchases away and then we head to the Santa Monica Pier to find bikes to rent. We both rent… continue reading »

  • Hedquist
    Hedquist said

    … Ferris Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier, and there was a sliver of a moon up in the sky… continue reading »

  • Bates' big trip
    Bates' big trip said

    … hangouts (muscle beach was just a few metres away, next to the Santa Monica pier). It’s a bit like… continue reading »

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Santa Monica Pier is host to the annual summer "drive-in" movie event. All Santa Monica Visitor Centers provide tickets for the event, which is free but does require tickets. For details on parking, screening information, donations and more, please check the website. Don't forget to make a donation to the Arts Fighting Cancer to raise funds for cancer patients.

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    backpacker backpacker said

    … email at the Apple Store. After a quick visit to the hostel, we head to the Santa Monica pier to wander… continue reading »

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    …, Luke, as we wander around downtown Santa Monica and the pier. I retire to the hostel and head up to my… continue reading »

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