"State Beach," as it's known ... Rey and Playa del Rey along with Venice, Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo beaches. Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for ...

Families will find so many things to do with kids in Santa ... Beach to Venice Beach). Food and beverages are available for purchase from the concession stand on the beach. At Pacific Park, you’ll ...

Santa Monica Beach, California, is a must-visit destination that perfectly captures the West Coast's charm. With wide sandy shores and the iconic Santa Monica Pier featuring an amusement park, ...

Check out this video of the devastating fires ripping through Los Angeles. Anna Kynclova from Venice, California, USA, ...

A wildfire that broke out in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, sent plumes of smoke over the ...

A man accused of being involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Vietnam War veteran in Santa Monica is now in custody, authorities said. Rod Sharif, 30, was arrested Friday at his Santa ...

Santa Cruz’s wharf partially collapsed Monday as a powerful storm battered a central California beach, sweeping three people out to sea. Dramatic footage and images showed a restroom building ...

Santa Cruz Fire Department said. Pictures showed part of the pier floating away in the water, while restrooms from the end of the wharf were seen floating beyond the main beach in footage captured ...

A portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf in California collapsed Monday after high surf slammed the coast, sending three city workers into the ocean. The pier was closed to the public at the time of the ...