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Santa Monica Pier and Beach are one of Los Angeles' most iconic landmarks, spanning 3.5 miles along Los Angeles' Pacific Coast Highway.
The free-admission beach is a protected California State Park, with areas provided for swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, and beach volleyball. Its most well-known attraction is the Santa Monica Pier, which was originally opened in 1909 and became an amusement park area in 1916 following the addition of the Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome. Today, the park is home to the National Historic Landmark 1922 Looff Hippodrome Carousel, along with the world's only solar-powered Ferris wheel. Other attractions at the pier include the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and nightlife spots. Visitors should note that while the pier is free to explore, many rides and attractions require an upcharge fee.
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Phone: 310-458-8900
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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