Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier Reviews

mathieucalvet mathieuc…
6 reviews
Santa Monica Pier Jun 18, 2009
Again, wonderful at sunset. Really nice place for a little walk on the pier or along the beach, with their little safeguard cabin, looking like you are in Baywatch lol.... Place to go, and a nice main shopping street across the street....
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electricapples electric…
53 reviews
Santa Monica Pier Mar 13, 2009
The Santa Monica Pier is a nice way to spend and afternoon. The pier has plenty to do. There are restaurants, shops, an arcade, carnival rides...there is even an aquarium underneath the pier that showcases the local marine wildlife. There is easy access to the beach, along which there are also more shops and restaurants and a playground. This is something the whole family can enjoy. It's free to walk around. You will have to pay for parking if you park in the pier parking lot, but it's only $6(USD).
kevinw83 kevinw83
35 reviews
Dec 27, 2005
The Santa Monica Pier is located (obviously) on the pier oceanside.  There are a few things to do there:



1.  The aquarium, located right underneath the pier.  Very
small, but good for maybe 45 mins-1 hr of fun.  Maybe I'm just a
big kid, but I love the hands on exhibits where you can touch sea
urchins, sea cucumbers, starfish, etc.  And they have an open tank
with some sharks and rays in it.  Who wouldn't like that? 
Admission is under $5.



2.  The arcade area.  Skeeball, air hockey, arcade games are always a good time. 



3.  Amusement Park area.  Only a few rides, but still
fun.  Just don't expect the most thrilling of rides... Each ride
will cost you $2.25



View of the pier from atop the f
Ryan doing his air hockey thang.

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Aug 04, 2007
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Mar 28, 2008
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Jul 10, 2008
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Feb 15, 2009
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