I am from NY and we have Coney Island but I had to see the famous Santa Monica pier while visiting family in California. First, you can't compare the two. Although I love Coney Island and it is coming back, it is also can be filthy and seems to attract undesirables. Santa Monica is soo clean, the people are soo... More

Loved that there is a little amusement park right on the pier. You must ride the ferris wheel so you can take in the awesome view. Rides were decently priced. Shopping was the regular tourist fare and overpriced. Beach that the pier is on is nice!

i really enjoyed this place, i will come back some day with friends or family i hope this review helps

On a recent visit back to my college town, I was pleasantly surprised to see how this iconic pier has really rejuvenated itself and become a destination filled with restaurants and attractions. For dining, there are options ranging from the fancy and costly to the familiar fast food, making it accessible to all income levels. The must-do ride on the... More

Enjoyed the people watching, and watching everyone who was having a great time. We drove from Covina, CA to visit and I am glad we did. This is my second time to the Pier, and I enjoyed it just as I did the first time I was here. You can park on the Pier itself for $3 an hour, or... More

Like Brighton, England, but without the humour. Quite noisy. Big hot dogs. Low quality rides and the same old thirst you can get everywhere.

Went during the day on a Thursday. Took fun pics, especially with the iconic sign.Fun people watching, a good variety of food & souvenir shops. A little run down looking but renovations are underway. One of the must do things if you are in the area

Brilliant at night when all the lights are on, some people stay on the beach until dark just to see the pier lit up in all it's glory. Such a pretty little pier, will go again.

Walked along the vast expanse of virtually empty beach. Bus was 1$ from Lax-bargain. The pier was brash, seaside fun and there is nothing wrong with that.