Mike Yardley describes his adventures in California's Santa Monica - with visits to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Venice ...

Santa Monica Pier looks stunning in photos – colorful sunsets, the iconic Ferris wheel, and the Pacific Ocean stretching ...

Singers and scribes have waxed poetic for decades about the best beaches in California—here, find our favorites.

A teenager who with two friends is accused of shooting and killing one man and injuring three teenagers at Santa Rita Park in October 2023 pleaded not guilty at an arraignment hearing on Friday.

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The fishing pier at Leesylvania State Park in ...

The fishing pier at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge is closed due to structural damage done by ice and extreme winter weather. Repairs are needed throughout the structure and management is ...

SEASIDE PARK -- Could a revamped Funtown Pier, complete with amusement rides, finally return to Seaside Park? That's the plan ...

Santa Monica blends coastal beauty with an exciting urban atmosphere, offering stunning beaches, a lively pier, and top shopping destinations. The iconic Santa Monica Pier features an amusement park, ...

The Palisades fire has burned almost 24,000 acres through the Pacific Palisades and into the Santa Monica Mountains. The burn area covers several popular hiking spots, including Temescal Canyon ...

The city of Santa Monica has lifted all evacuation warnings and curfew within city limits, as fire crews continue to make progress in containing the Palisades Fire. City officials announced ...

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was found shot to death in Santa Monica. The suspect was identified as Fabian Mendez, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. The shooting ...