While most businesses are closed for Christmas, movie theaters, theme parks, restaurants and an ice skating rink will still ...

In fact, the Pacific Wheel will wish us "Happy New Year" in 16 languages on both Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. The show begins around ...

Santa Monica is a very walkable part of town ... Unlimited rides wristbands are also available for $30 to $50. The pier is open daily, year-round, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hours vary for local ...

In the high surf warning, the NWS says that large waves can pull people into the sea from rocks or jetties without warning.

I had almost exactly 36 hours in Los Angeles and needed to make the most of it. Before flying out I had a solid idea of what I wanted to see. My itinerary was the Getty Center and Villa, Griffith ...

Cirque Du Soleil Kooza is more than just a circus. The storytelling and artistry follow the journey of “The Innocent,” a ...

While the coastal structures have occasionally succumbed to the ocean’s power throughout the years (including the Santa Monica Pier, once while the mayor was standing on it), the aging ...

The Santa Monica Pier 360 festival offered activities for all ages, including a Ninja Nation Obstacle Course, open skate park, beach volleyball, and aquatic competitions. Councilmembers unite over ...

Open 24 hours a day and free to visit, the promenade sits a few blocks north of Tongva Park and the Santa Monica Pier. You'll find it within walking distance of several Big Blue Bus stops and the ...

Cirque du Soleil will run under the Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier through January 5. Tickets are $74 and up at Cirquedusoleil.com.