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.
10 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Ken Abroad
My 1st Time In Los Angeles, USA's Most Overrated City? ๐บ๐ธ
Vendors sell $5 homemade churros and $10 name-on-a-grain-of-rice souvenirs; the pier looks just like it does in GTA.
- 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.
- 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.
- Island Hopper TV
Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 4K
- Hungry Passport
TOP 10 Things to Do in LOS ANGELES - California Travel Guide
- Exotic Vacation
How to Spend 2 Days in LOS ANGELES | Travel Itinerary
Especially magical at night when the rides light up.
- 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.
- Island Hopper TV
Los Angeles California Travel Guide 4K
Best visited around sunset.
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