Santa Monica Pier

Iconic pier at the heart of Santa Monica with a Ferris wheel and food stands; free to walk, but crowded and touristy.

Santa Monica Pier appears in 10 of the 18 Los Angeles vlogs we indexed, first in 2013, most recently in 2026.

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  1. Ken Abroad

    My 1st Time In Los Angeles, USA's Most Overrated City? ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

    Vendors sell $5 homemade churros and $10 name-on-a-grain-of-rice souvenirs; the pier looks just like it does in GTA.
  2. Brief

    Expedia

    Los Angeles Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

  3. Ryan Trahan

    I Visited the Top 10 Places in America - Los Angeles

    Reviews often call it overrated, but the Ferris wheel views are worth it. There is a $5 photo booth and a funnel cake stand.
  4. California Through My Lens

    20 Things to do in Los Angeles

    A great sunset photography spot, with the Ferris wheel and the sun fading in the distance.
  5. Island Hopper TV

    Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 4K

  6. Hungry Passport

    TOP 10 Things to Do in LOS ANGELES - California Travel Guide

  7. Brief

    Trip Insight

    Wonders of Los Angeles | The Hidden Places No One Talks About! | Travel Video 4K

  8. Exotic Vacation

    How to Spend 2 Days in LOS ANGELES | Travel Itinerary

    Especially magical at night when the rides light up.
  9. Michael Martello

    ULTIMATE Los Angeles Travel Guide - Travel LA Like a Pro!

    The beach beside the pier is said to be cleaner than Venice Beach for sunbathing.
  10. Island Hopper TV

    Los Angeles California Travel Guide 4K

    Best visited around sunset.

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