We parked about 1/2 mile north of the pier...if you're lucky you can park on the cliffside above for $1/hr on the side of the road... or $8-12 per entry just off ocean drive adjacent to the beachs. The pier was very busy on a sunny saturday..to be expected. A few local artists and crafts being sold. There are 1-2... More

It's nice and all, but when it's cold and rainy, stay away. Cliche rides and food. Nothing special, but the view is really something! More

The pier is worth a visit and has a fun arcade. But one trip was enough for us. More

Worth a visit. A bit like Pier 39 in San Francisco on a smaller scale. We enjoyed a stroll along the pier with a beer at "Bubba Gumps". It was a beautiful day which made it all the better. More

Santa Monica is well worth the trip and is a nice change to Hollywood. There are plenty of restaurants and sights at the pier to keep you busy. If you feel like a walk, you can also stroll down to Venice Beach, which has a different feel again (think Nimbin on steroids) More

Santa Monica pier is the end to the 2500 mile Route 66 drive from Chicago. It has an amusement park and some great eateries covering all budgets. There are some "quirky characters" that are well worth the time to watch. More

my daughter had a lot of fun… the sunset from the ferris wheel is amazing… the day pass is a good option but does not include some attractions More

Nice place, well kept, decent fast food, good bathrooms, helpful police officers stationed on the pier. Good place to buy a charicature of Michael Jackson. Make sure you take a walk on the beach while you're there. It gets chilly on the water, so take a sweater. More

Not at all tacky...good fun to visit. Public toilets at the end of the pier are very clean and free of charge. More