Saint Monica Beach is located to the west of the city, and it is the most famous beach in Los Angeles as well as the endpoint of Route 66 in North America. Being a beach near downtown, it is always bustling with people. On the beach, there is a pier (built in 1908) that extends into the sea, which is the most renowned carnival in Los Angeles, featuring a carousel, Ferris wheel, roller coaster, pirate ship, crane ride, bungee jumping, and various other amusement facilities.
🎡 When you take a ride on the Sun Ferris Wheel located on the pier, you can enjoy an unparalleled magnificent view. On weekends, you can also participate in a free historical tour to learn about the history of the pier.
🌃 When night falls, Pacific Park extends from the beach to the ocean, turning into a lively ocean paradise. Theme parties are frequently held, and California-style bands perform grandly. In this park, there are many small shops and unique restaurants.
🛍 If you want to go shopping, you can walk to Santa Monica's Third Street, where you can also watch performances by many street artists. Third Street has shopping malls, restaurants, bookstores, and art galleries. Various means of transportation come and go here, along with swings, monkey bars, beach volleyball, and more, creating a sense of freedom and sunshine.
🅿️ Free parking for 90 minutes is available at 1431 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (if the duration exceeds 90 minutes, the first 90 minutes are also free). Several nearby parking lots are also mostly free, so everyone can have a look.
📍Address: 401 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401