They’re Surfin’ Y.U.C.K. Bird poop, noxious algae and toxic chemicals have made the iconic Santa Monica Pier area one of California’s nastiest beach getaways — yet unaware or unconcerned tourists ...

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast.

If you’re going to be anywhere near the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, you might notice something different. The difference? The water will be pink, instead of the normal blueish-green we are all used ...

A historic 1927 villa steps from the Santa Monica coast is reborn as an intimate boutique retreat, where French-Mediterranean romance meets deeply personal hospitality. Maison Twenty Seven introduces ...

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 annual ...

The first-ever drive-in on the Pier will feature the beloved film "Grease." ...

4:37 p.m. Sept. 15, 2025: An earlier version of this article referred to Heal the Bay being involved in the project. The organization is the Bay Foundation. Over the next two weeks, surfers and ...

Summer sent us a postcard this week, which is a bit surprising due to the fact that winter has been wintering rather powerfully around Southern California. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, ...

The Santa Monica Pier marks the symbolic end of the road for Historic Route 66 but proprietors of The California Roadhouse, a new restaurant and entertainment venue replacing the recently closed Rusty ...

More than 250 underserved children from across Los Angeles County experienced their first taste of seaside joy Oct. 11 as the Santa Monica Pier launched its inaugural Youth Day, reviving a cherished ...