New Zealand Herald reporter Raphael Franks travels to the land of sand and tan in Santa Monica, California. He’s never been ...

Every year, around this time, a group of amateur theater aficionados get together and perform a play at the west end of Santa Monica Pier telling an abridged version of one, all-important chapter in ...

Hearing the words "under the big top" can stir any magic-seeking soul, but the knowledge that a joyful journey is ahead only ...

Ever wondered if you could walk from Santa Monica all the way down the Southern California coast? Here's how to do it while ...

The W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills recently won Marriott's Western Region Hotel of the Year Award, in part thanks to a ...

Enjoy free indoor and outdoor excursions to explore LA's gorgeous landscapes and attractions. These sites are worth adding to ...

There's something so charming about a seaside amusement park. There are the most picturesque spots in the U.S. where you can ...

Pierside Hotel is steps away from the bustling Santa Monica Pier, making it a great place to check out brunch while playing tourist in your city. The hotel restaurant, The Surfing Fox, has an ...

and the Municipality of Santa Ana are promoting a project to transform the Santa Ana Conservation Center into the Lorne Ross Urban Nature Park, which would be administered by the municipality for ...

Stretching from the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Ocean Front Walk (the end of Route 66) to a spot above Santa Monica Bay, the Santa Monica Pier is ... and Pacific Park, which boasts ...

Whether you're traveling with children or craving an adrenaline rush, Pacific Park delivers. Located on the Santa Monica Pier, this ocean-facing amusement park is packed with arcade games and ...

Did you know that the Santa ... Santa Monica Conservancy), I learned that the pier was created in 1909 to carry treated wastewater away from the beach. The first incarnation of an amusement ...