Last week, I finally got to check out the “Windows of Wonderment” exhibit in the carousel building’s windows—a retrospective of a handful of Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s stringed spectaculars. It was supposed to run just for the Christmas holiday season (November 25 through January 7), but fortunately its run has been extended through the end of the month. It’s one […]
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The City of Santa Monica and the businesses operating in the beach-side community are committed to making activities and businesses inclusive to all guests. This includes making the beach accessible to everyone. There are several places in Santa Monica that rent beach wheelchairs by the hour so everyone can enjoy the sand and waves. What is a beach wheelchair? A […]
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UPDATED May 1, 2021: The Santa Monica Pier is open to guests, but some businesses and restaurants have limited hours and services. Rides and attractions are open 11AM-9PM daily. The Santa Monica Pier is open for limited hours Following the temporary shutdown March 15 – June 23, 2020, the Pier has reopened to the public, but remains accessible on a […]
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Fonsi Abroad documents his California road trip, starting off at the Santa Monica Pier. In Fall 2019, Alfonso Boada (a.k.a. Fonsi) started a road trip up the California coast. He spent his first day at the Santa Monica Pier, going on the rides in Pacific Park, and walking along the Santa Monica Beach. Fonsi has a blog, Instagram, and Youtube […]
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel will be lit red, green, blue and white on Friday, December 18 to Wednesday, December 30 in recognition of the 2020 Holiday Season. Many holidays are celebrated late November to early January in the United States including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Solstice New Year’s Eve as well as new annual commerce holidays like Black […]
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As the holidays roll around, you may be stuck once again wondering what presents to get your family and friends. Many businesses on the Santa Monica Pier offer unique and memorable gifts that your relatives can’t find anywhere else. Two Photos in One Moving Photograph Through a special lens known as a lenticular lens, Two Photos in One cart on […]
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Travel booking sites like Kayak offer deals and discounts for Santa Monica hotels, flights to Los Angeles, and more. With a new year comes new opportunities to travel and vacation. If you have been planning a trip to Santa Monica, you can find some great deals and discounts at our 82 hotels, all located right by Santa Monica’s beautiful beaches, […]
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The beach-side city of Santa Monica has over 300 days of sunshine and nice weather, which paves way for many outdoor shopping districts in the area. Sunshine and retail therapy go hand in hand, so get ready to head out for a full day of window shopping and store-hopping in Santa Monica. There are three main districts for shopping outside […]
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Light the Menorah for the third night of Hannukkah on the most western point of mainland USA. Hannukkah begins this year on Thursday, December 10th 2020 and ends the evening of Friday, December 18th. The Santa Monica Pier will host Chabad of S. Monica on the third evening of the holiday for a Menorah lighting at sunset on Sunday, December […]
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Sweet treats, nightly light programs, and holiday window displays from the Bob Baker Marionette Company all make the Santa Monica Pier a fun, festive destination this holiday season. As the days get shorter and the breeze coming in off the waves of the Pacific can be called “brisk”, the shops and attractions at the Santa Monica Pier begin their plans […]
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