It doesn’t matter if you’re coming to Santa Monica from the other side of Los Angeles, or the other side of the country – if you’re driving, you’re going to have to navigate parking. The parking enforcement is very strict in Santa Monica, so forgetting to feed the meter or leaving your car in the wrong place at the wrong […]
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Los Angeles is known for sunny weather and warm year-round temps, but every now and then we do get hit with a heatwave during the summer months. With average daytime temperatures above 100 degrees on the thermometer, both locals and tourists seek cooler activities to beat the heat. Just because it’s hot doesn’t mean that you can’t still have fun, […]
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Guest blogger Valerie from My One Big Planet stopped by the Park a few weeks ago! Read on for her review: If you’re visiting Santa Monica it’s a must that you visit Pacific Park, located on the Santa Monica Pier. This amusement park hosts 12 rides, tons of midway games, delicious food outlets, and loads of shopping experiences. Spend a […]
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Looking for vacation inspiration or activities to do with your family this summer? Hilton hotels have you covered with their new California Road Trip package! Experience the best of The Golden State, with over 70 participating Hilton hotels, and enjoy delicious breakfast or premium WiFi as well as exclusive discounts to popular attractions you can literally “unlock” with four collectible […]
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Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings when visiting Santa Monica and you can enjoy a safe and enjoyable visit. The City of Santa Monica is a suburb in the greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Although there are 10 million people in LA County, just 90,000 live in Santa Monica (although that’s hard to believe when see the crowds […]
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Parking at the Santa Monica Pier isn’t complicated! Check out this guide for beachside parking or some cheaper options down the street. The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most visited entertainment destinations in Southern California. Whether you are planning to visit the expansive white sand beaches along the Santa Monica shore line, want to walk the historic […]
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In its over one-hundred-year history, the iconic Santa Monica Pier has hosted mechanical and human entertainers ranging from obstacle games and roller coasters to close-up magicians and singer/songwriters to some of Hollywood’s brightest stars and box office bigshots. Great times, super stardom, and timeless cultural and historical importance has been espoused with the Pier, as well as its gorgeous surrounding […]
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Whether you’ve been selected to plan a company or family outing, organizing for a group of friends, scheduling a date with a special someone, or you’re just hoping for a few moments to be by yourself, it helps to know what to expect when visiting someplace unfamiliar. Fortunately, we have the key to all of the most important questions – […]
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There was a time not long ago when folks actually believed that a hotel ballroom was the best or only perfect venue for large parties. Thank goodness that ill-conceived notion has been debunked and the doors have been flung open for events of all kinds to be held in all sorts of spaces. In fabulous Southern California, almost all the […]
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If you live in California, sooner or later you’re going to get in your car and drive from one end of the state to the other. Whether it’s a last-minute getaway or a canceled flight, all Californian’s do it at some time or another. And because we all must do it at some time it creates a situation that brings […]
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