Sunset at Santa Monica Pier, by Thomas Kinkade Studios

Every traveler knows that they have arrived in Santa Monica, California when they see the Santa Monica Pier extending into the inviting waters of the Pacific Ocean with its historic amusement park and its iconic Ferris wheel, brightly lit, welcoming visitors with the promise of fun memories to be made.

This historic landmark is known for its breathtaking view of the ocean and for the excitement and joy that it’s brought to visitors for over a century. Although many attractions have come and gone over the decades, the Santa Monica Pier and its adjacent Looff Hippodrome have remained – bastions of beauty and a nostalgic reminder to stop and enjoy life with the ones you love.

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