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Drive to the 17th St. metro stop and park and ride the last leg of the end of the Metro line on 4th/Colorado. Walk to the promenade/mall/pier once there. Or better yet to avoid the 10 freeway traffic stop and ride at any of the westside metro stops, like the Culver Center/Ivy station metro stop.
The Santa Monica Pier Shop and Visitor Center is staffed with friendly guides knowledgeable about all the local highlights, as as offers a selection of regional souvenirs, gifts, and clothing for sale. Phone: 310.319.6263 Email: info@santamonica.com Website: santamonica.com Address: 200 Santa Monica Pier (inside Merry Go-Round building)
Santa Monica to Santa Barbara with a stop in Malibu is totally doable. Spending a night in Santa Barbara would be better, sure, but it’s one of the easiest and best day trips you can take. Plus, 70% of the drive is scenic.
drive for about 13 minutes. 4:55 pm stay at Shutters On the Beach. stay for about 1 hour. and leave at 5:55 pm. drive for about 5 minutes. 6:00 pm arrive in Santa Monica. eat at Gjelina. stay at Shutters On the Beach. driving ≈ 57 minutes.
You can take a bus from Oxnard to Santa Monica Pier via Westwood UCLA Amtrak Bus Stop, Gayley Sb & Strathmore Fs, and 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place in around 2h 15m. Train operators. Metrolink Trains. Metro Los Angeles. Amtrak.
The West Coast’s only amusement park located on a pier features the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel: the Pacific Wheel. Santa Monica Pier rides include the West Coaster, a roller coaster towering 55 feet above the Pacific Ocean, plus games, food and shopping. Pacific Park is open year-round, though seasonal hours vary.
If you need a place to store your items or luggage while you explore Santa Monica, Santa Monica Bike Center has lockers available. The cost is $10 per day per item or $5 per day per item with the purchase of a bike rental. All bags and belongings must be collected by close of business, which is 7 p.m. daily.
