Santa Monica Pier (with baby)

Food was amazing! I had the chicken curry and my friend ordered the “Discontracte ” fish taco plus a watermelon salad — everything was delicious. The staff were so friendly and professional. I absolutely love this place! I’m definitely coming back for my daughter’s birthday. Plenty of street parking, and they also offer valet parking.

I visited Santa Monica Pier for the first time, even though I’ve seen it countless times in movies, shows, and animation. Experiencing it in person was so much better than I expected. The colorful lights from Pacific Park, the ocean breeze, and the lively boardwalk atmosphere made the whole place feel amazing. There are lots of food spots, shops, and photo spots, and everything feels very lively a...

Santa Monica Pier was nice to see once, but nothing too special. It’s a classic boardwalk vibe, but if I had to choose between here and Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, I’d pick Rehoboth. We visited in November, so parking was easy and only $7. The water was cold, as expected that time of year, but it was still a beautiful, sunny day and a fun quick stop.

The Heart of the California Coast! 🌴🎡🌊 Santa Monica Pier is one of those places that just never gets old. Every time I visit, it feels like a mini vacation the ocean breeze, the views, the lights, the music… everything about it gives that perfect California energy. The pier is beautifully maintained and super easy to get around. You can find everything right in one spot fun rides 🎢, games, g...

The Santa Monica Pier is such an active and lively place — there’s always something going on! You’ll see people preaching the gospel, families grabbing food, crowds waiting in line for rides, and vendors selling everything from snacks to souvenirs. Toward the back of the pier, there’s even a store offering discounted Santa Monica merchandise, plus a restaurant that’s relatively affordable compared...