The Santa Monica Pier ranked second on Heal the Bay's 2025-26 "Beach Bummer" list, marking a decade of chronic water ...

Planning a summer beach trip? Santa Monica Pier ranked as one of California's most polluted beaches for the fifth consecutive year, Heal the Bay says.

Santa Monica is welcoming the summer with an active weekend of competitions that are all about beach culture. The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of ...

When you need a break from action-packed Los Angeles, do as the locals do and head west to Santa Monica. Easily accessible ...

Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier's poor water quality.

The direct service from Palmdale and Lancaster will start Monday, according to officials.

Southern California residents have a ticket to ride — all the way to the coast and back, just in time for summer. A seasonal ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- The city of Santa Monica is considering implementing a beach curfew following several violent, late-night crimes. During a city council meeting this week, Santa Monica ...