Santa Monica Pier
Fishing pier · Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Highlights
Amusement park, aquarium, shops & cafes with ocean views.
Amusement park, aquarium, shops & cafes with ocean views.
"Street League Skateboarding is headed to the pier for a takeover on May 23, bringing top skaters to a custom-built course. Alongside the kickflips and nosegrinds, the event will feature a lineup of food vendors — including Villa’s Tacos, Heavy Handed, Miya Miya Shawarma, Uncle Paulie’s, 27 Club Coffee, and Tacos 1986 — and admission is free." - Rebecca Roland
"A classic seaside attraction with boardwalk amusements and oceanfront views that remains enjoyable in milder winter weather." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"On Saturday, September 28 the iconic Santa Monica Pier will host Thai Fest by the Beach from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the free event celebrates Thai culture across food, art, and sports and will include culinary participants such as Emporium Thai, Ayara Thai, Luv 2 Eat Thai Bistro, Chao Krung Thai, and Heng Heng Chicken Rice." - Cathy Chaplin
"A lively coastal pier that serves as a symbolic terminus for many western road trips, offering oceanfront attractions, views and a festive conclusion to a cross‑country drive." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Where to look for Venus and the crescent moon nearing each other just after sunset." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
