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They’re Surfin’ Y.U.C.K. Bird poop, noxious algae and toxic chemicals have made the iconic Santa Monica Pier area one of California’s nastiest beach getaways — yet unaware or unconcerned tourists ...

Santa Monica Pier's Month of Love 2026 invites visitors to share memories from first dates to proposals. Stories will be ...

If you’re going to be anywhere near the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, you might notice something different. The difference? The water will be pink, instead of the normal blueish-green we are all used ...

The Santa Monica Pier Corporation has postponed its November 20 Locals' Night event due to expected inclement weather, rescheduling the free community celebration for Dec. 18 with an expanded holiday ...

LOS ANGELES - Drivers heading toward the Santa Monica Pier from southbound Pacific Coast Highway will lose a direct route for nearly three weeks starting Monday. The City of Santa Monica said the ...

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Millions of people visit Santa Monica beaches each year, but if you swim near the pier area, be warned that the water is the most polluted in the state, according to Heal the Bay’s research. An annual ...

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast. However, the water at some spots is a whole lot cleaner than others — which is ...