The Santa Monica Pier is a large pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing. The pier is part of the greater Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Landmark entrance to the Santa Monica Pier
A sketch of Santa Monica and the Pier, 1875
An early Santa Monica Pier, 1877
The pier with Pacific Park on the left, 2006
Santa Monica is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate, Illumination and The Recording Academy.
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Image: The Georgian Hotel Santa Mónica (cropped)
Image: Saint Monica Catholic Church (Santa Monica, California)
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