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Santa Monica Pier: Tours & Tickets

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200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3126

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Very good36%
Average17%
Poor3%
Terrible1%

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This bustling wooden wharf is the place to be, with its eateries, shops, high-tech arcade, roller coaster, giant Ferris wheel and other rides, famous 1922 indoor merry-go-round and fantastic views of the bay and the mountains.

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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GowerD

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

11924

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Great attraction (time it well)

So I loved the pier, the history, the vibe, the shops. I just timed it wrong. I went with mates in the morning- mid to late and it was kind of beginning to warm up. If I had chance I’d have preferred to come in...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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dtonucci93

Charlotte, North Carolina

21418

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Fun place to visit.

Easy walk from our Santa Monica hotel. Great place to enjoy a stroll and people watch. Some interesting free entertainment. You can eat at place on the pier and just enjoy the view and free music. Worth a quick visit.

Date of experience: July 2019

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JaniceD884

Ascot, United Kingdom

21968

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

A must see iconic tourist spot

A visit to LA area is not complete without a walk onto Santa Monica Pier. We didnt go on the big wheel but it's pretty to see lit up at night. Busy night and day and my teenagers said the donuts were particularly nice. Free...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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mo71ey

9644

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Nice day

A tourist must see, very picturesque and we have all seen it many times in the movies. I love hiring bikes and riding down to Venice or the other way. I have only been on sunny days which makes it even better, I would imagine...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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theflyingwineman

Cartmel, United Kingdom

3512

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Iconic place

Drive down on a Friday afternoon for sunset incredibly busy great for a bit of nostalgia lots of restaurants and a good vibe (would I stay here if on hols in LA ) ? yes I guess but one night sufficient if you wanted a...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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helthea

Sydney, Australia

139

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Family holiday to Los Angeles

Not great - A bit of a let down and prices for the individual rides are expensive. A wristband is much more cost effective if you have time. Quirky gift Shop at the end of Route 66 is nice. Sea mist bike rentals underneath near...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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BrightBlueStarfish

Phoenix, Arizona

382

Reviewed 3 days ago

Quiet Early Morning Stroll

Can't resist seeing the ocean when I'm nearby -- and took an early morning stroll on the beach and the pier. Delightful calm to welcome the dawn from the pier with the soothing sounds of waves below. Surprised by the number of people sleeping on...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Tessa_Oz

Brisbane, Australia

286

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Good Fun

My teenage niece really enjoyed the arcade, and with most attractions only 75 cents it was very affordable.

Date of experience: October 2019

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nonanureen

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

367

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Our Last Day in California

We decided to visit The famous Santa Monica Pier on our last day in California due to time constraint. Santa Monica Pier you did not disappoint. We parked our car at the shopping mall close by and simply walked down to Santa Monica Pier. There...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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JamieLeman

Ninilchik, Alaska

3914

Reviewed 3 days ago

Santa Monica Pier

The Pier was long and had restaurants and an amusement park and entertainers here and there. Lots of people all the time. We wanted a sit down breakfast on Friday morning and the Pier offers fast food type breakfast. We ended up going to a...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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