Why it matters: Santa Monica Pier is one of the most visited coastal attractions in Southern California. What’s causing the pollution? It seems to be fecal matter, AKA poop.

Callers told AirTalk host Larry Mantle their favorite L.A. spots despite being packed with visitors, such as the Venice ...

A controversial project almost destroyed the Santa Monica Pier in the 1970s.

Santa Monica is welcoming the summer with an active weekend of competitions that are all about beach culture. The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of ...

Watch World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis pull a 34,680-pound electric Big Blue Bus 30 feet across a Santa Monica parking lot to kick off the 2025 Pier 360 Beach Festival.

Stretching from Chicago’s steely skyscrapers to Santa Monica’s sun-soaked shores, Route 66 is undeniably iconic. Built in ...

Over the years, Santa Monica Pier would evolve into one of Los Angeles County’s biggest tourist attractions. But back when Harris first worked there, it offered little more than the sunset view ...

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Over the years, Santa Monica Pier would evolve into one of Los Angeles County’s biggest tourist attractions. But back when Harris first worked there, it offered little more than the sunset view ...

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 ...

The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of beach sports, live music and a historic look at the city’s coastal history. (Photo courtesy Santa Monica ...