Southern California has a reputation for some of the best tacos in the country. So good, you may think you could eat several in one sitting. But while you may think you could devour a mountain of tacos, in actuality, that’s an honor that few can claim! For those few, they’ll be putting their skills –and titles– to the test […]
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Big Dean’s Contact ADDRESS: 1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica CA 90401 WEBSITE: www.bigdeansoceanfrontcafe.com PHONE: (310) 393-2666 Overview With outstanding food and a comfortable atmosphere, Big Dean’s on Ocean Front Walk is one of the best places near the Santa Monica Pier to relax and have a great time. The restaurant is located right at the beginning of the Pier, […]
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Searching for Santa Monica date ideas and feeling more than a little overwhelmed? We get it. It can be tough to choose from so many creative date ideas in Los Angeles. You love exploring Santa Monica, but you’re looking for one place that has it all—enough fun, magic, and romance to make your date a success. Whether you’re planning your […]
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No matter what time of day you’re at the Santa Monica Pier, it’s a gorgeous setting! Pacific Park’s silhouette on the Pier, sand and waves, and of course the unique vibe that the Santa Monica Pier has always makes for a fun experience. However, there’s nothing quite like visiting the Pier in the morning, when it’s quiet and peaceful, allowing […]
Read MoreSeaside on the Pier Contact ADDRESS: 250 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica CA 90401 WEBSITE: www.seasideonthepier.com PHONE: (310) 883-7437 Overview Fresh ocean food — fresh ocean air! Seaside on the Pier serves top-tier seafood and classic American cuisine in a spacious open-air setting that offers a beautiful view of the Santa Monica Bay. Overlooking the boardwalk, the restaurant’s three-story dining […]
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Santa Monica Restaurant Week is a Santa Monica-based dining campaign crafted by Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT). Held in conjunction with California Restaurant Month, the week-long program highlights participating restaurants throughout Santa Monica that will each craft a healthy, custom dish, centered around a special restaurant week ingredient. This year, Santa Monica will celebrate the persimmon, and for a […]
Read MoreCandy Carousel Contact ADDRESS: 310 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica CA 90401 Overview The Candy Carousel popcorn and candy cart on the Santa Monica Pier is a treat cart where you can buy chocolate bars, cotton candy, fresh-popped kettle corn and other sweets. This vintage popcorn cart is lined top and bottom with various and well-known candies, bagged chips and […]
Read MoreSoda Jerks on the Pier Contact ADDRESS: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica CA 90401 WEBSITE: www.sodajerksusa.com PHONE: (310) 393-7632 Overview Step inside and get lost in early 20th century charm! At Soda Jerks, you can enjoy a classic ice cream sundae in the historic old-style Carousel Building on the Santa Monica Pier. Soda Jerks is a modern ice cream […]
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