In what has become a disappointing annual ritual, a pair of local beaches continue to score poorly for their environmental health. On June 15, local non-profit Heal the Bay released its 2016 Beach ...

A large algae bloom was spotted around the Santa Monica Pier Tuesday, extending for miles down the coastline. Sky5 was above the “red tide” at 11 a.m. The bloom was seen “all the way down” in Marina ...

Complete guide to New Year's Eve celebrations in Santa Monica, including family-friendly options, dining specials, parties at ...

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 ...

Santa Monica Pier looks perfect in photos with its glowing Ferris wheel, ocean views, and classic boardwalk vibes. But in real life, is it an unforgettable experience or just another overcrowded, ...

The L.A. County Department of Public Health issued an advisory on Monday about polluted water around Santa Monica Pier. It said that latest testing shows high levels of bacteria, and that people ...

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There are several piers with amusement parks across the United States, including the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Texas, and the Jolly Roger ...