The 1909 pier at the end of Colorado Avenue, with Pacific Park's solar-powered Ferris wheel and roller coaster, a historic carousel, arcades and the Heal the Bay Aquarium below the deck, and the original Muscle Beach just to the south.
- Address
- 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Hours
- Daily 06:00-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10); ride and shop hours vary
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Free to walk; rides and parking extra. Beach Lot 1 North is reached from PCH or Appian Way; Metro fare $1.75 (santamonicapier.org, 2026)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Take the Metro E Line to Downtown Santa Monica and walk down; beach lot parking fills fast in summer
- From September to May the third Thursday is Locals' Night, with a free car show, live music and art
- Walk or bike the Strand south to Venice from here