S anta Monica Pier and Venice Beach may sit side by side, but they could not be more different. One is packed with classic boardwalk charm, while the other is a wild mix of street ...

Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel West of downtown Los Angeles ... Rey along with Venice, Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo beaches. Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit ...

Beachgoers in the South Bay of Los Angeles were sent scrambling ... sped towards the ocean at Venice Beach Pier, drove her BMW into the water, hopped out of the car, and kept swimming to evade ...