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4 Events In Santa Monica You Don’t Want To Miss This Fall (2018)
The summer is quickly coming to an end - soon school's will be back in session and the sun will set earlier, leaving us dreaming of those long summer days again. But before we get ahead of ourselves, we are going to enjoy the end of summer and all it has to offer....
What Happened To The Old Santa Monica Ferris Wheel?
When you hear the words "Santa Monica Pier", what image pops into your mind? We're willing to bet it includes the pier's most iconic feature: the Santa Monica Ferris wheel. After all, this historical Ferris wheel is a huge part of Santa Monica Pier history. But did...
4 Dramatic Movie Scenes Filmed At The Santa Monica Pier
We all love a little escape at the end of a long work week. And there's nothing like diving into some dramatic movie scenes to get the fire started. What's even more exciting is being able to pick out the occasional landmark as we live vicariously through the big...
5 Fun Facts About Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a vivacious city that almost 4 million people call home. In addition to those passionate residents, there are over 50 million people who visit the wonderful city each year. Regardless if you fall in the Los Angeles native or tourist bucket, you may be...
A Brief History Of The Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is a well-loved tourist attraction known all over the world. Each year, more than six million visitors travel from near and far to visit the pier and spend the day enjoying the attractions. From incredible views to delicious restaurants, there is...
What You Need to Know Before Visiting LA
For many, LA is synonymous with Hollywood-- celebrities, the movies, red carpets and neon lights. This may be one part of the city, but Los Angeles has so much more to it than that. A sprawling city that ranks as one of the nation's biggest, there's so much happening...
A-Listers in Santa Monica: Who Lives Here?
Ever since the first Hollywood studio opened up in 1911, the LA area has been a hotbed of talent and beautiful people. Since Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful parts of the region, it's no surprise that it's got its share of talent. You might be surprised...
Santa Monica at Night: The 4 Best Things to Do After the Sun Sets
There are plenty of reasons why Santa Monica, California draws in 6.7 million visitors every year. With 3.5 miles of sandy beaches and the South Bay Bicycle Trail, visitors spend plenty of time outside in the day. But what are some of the best things for visitors to...
4 Unusual Things to Do in Santa Monica
Santa Monica- voted one of the top 10 beach cities in the world by National Geographic and a tourist mecca in its own right. With its perpetual sunshine, bucket loads of culture, famous landmarks and eclectic mix of locals, Santa Monica is a must-see when exploring...
6 Best Places to See Celebrities in LA: Santa Monica Edition
Are you planning a vacation to Santa Monica? Are you hoping to spot some celebrities while you're there? If so, you've got your work cut out for you. With over 4 million residents and an additional 48 million visitors each year, finding famous people in LA isn't the...
Shopping in Santa Monica: The Best Places to Shop
Voted as one of the top ten beach cities in the world, it's clear that Santa Monica has it all. And we're sure that the 8.4 million visitors the city attracts each year would agree. But, as if the stunning beaches, great food, celebrity sightings and sunny weather...
Top 10 Santa Monica Music Venues to See Live Bands
In 2017, 8.7 million visitors came to Santa Monica, so the city must be doing something right. What brings so many people to this lively but laid back city by the sea? Of course, there's the famous Santa Monica pier with its iconic Ferris wheel and incredible...