Beach · Santa Monica One of 5 beaches in Los Angeles 1 of 5 in Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier, at 200 Santa Monica Pier, is open every day from 06:00 to 22:00. It is a lively, public place with street food and American cuisine, casual and good for groups, with travelers, locals and all ages. It is a mixed gay/straight place. The merry-go-round runs 11:00 to 19:00 on Monday and Thursday to Sunday. The Heal the Bay Aquarium is open Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 to 16:00. The pier parking deck is open 09:00 to 20:00 Monday to Thursday. Regular events: a pier history walking tour every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00, a pier history sunset tour every Monday at 19:00, and Locals' Night on the third Thursday of the month, September to May, 15:30 to 19:30. Dogs on a leash are welcome on the pier but not on the beach. No smoking on the pier; fishing is allowed. There are no lockers or storage, and the pier is open during bridge construction.

Best time

Pier daily 06:00 to 22:00.

Last verified

Nov 2026

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Los Angeles 90401 · +1 310-458-8900 · santamonicapier.org

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