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66 to Cali Shop on the Santa Monica Pier

66 to Cali on the Santa Monica Pier 66 to Cali is a small kiosk located on the Santa Monica Pier, directly across from Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Owner Dan Rice opened this gift stand in 2009 after traveling Route 66 over 25 times and noticing a lack of American-made t-shirts being sold along the [...]

The Most Iconic Amusement Parks in the United States

Looking for a unique experience at an amusement park that will leave your family with fantastic memories? A lot of amusement parks today seem similar – no distinguishable theme, costly, and lacking the nostalgic feel of parks in the past. Luckily for those lovers of true amusement parks, there’s still a few holdovers that have […]

The 5 Best Ferris Wheels in the United States

Everyone loves amusement parks. They’re full of candy, foods you only consume at amusement parks, games and rides to thrill, scare, and make you smile. But for me, no trip to an amusement park is complete unless I’ve ridden the Ferris wheel. Even as a child, the Ferris wheel was my first stop upon arriving […]

Mariasol Santa Monica Pier

Overview Mariasol Cocina serves quality Mexican fare. Tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas are all served up with a variety of proteins to choose from, including fresh seafood, carne asada, and shredded chicken. There's even fresh live lobster on the menu, available at market price. Among all the places to eat on the Santa Monica pier, [...]