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Starbucks on Ocean Front Walk

Overview Starbucks, the most-recognized national coffee chain, has landed right next to the Santa Monica Pier on Ocean Front Walk. Starbucks is known for their lattes, bold-roasted blends and frappucinos. The brand was started in a single location in Seattle, WA in 1971 and has since expanded to over 31,000 stores worldwide. The name Starbucks [...]

Race on the Santa Monica Pier in Mario Kart Tour Los Angeles

Get your racing kart ready to zoom around the Santa Monica Pier in Mario Kart Tour. Mario Kart fans rejoice! With the latest Los Angeles course in Mario Kart Tour, you can now race down the Santa Monica Pier and the surrounding beaches. If you look closely, you’ll notice the historic Hippodrome building and iconic […]

The Bay Foundation’s Annual Coastal Connections Celebration Goes Virtual for 2020

While supporters are unable to gather, The Bay Foundation is scheduling their annual celebration as an online event. Each year the Bay Foundation hosts their gala fundraiser to support their mission to exploring and protecting the coast. The breadth and depth of work at The Bay Foundation spans marine, watershed and boater programs that seek […]

Twilight Concert Series: A Playlist

Looking back over the acts that have graced the stage the past 35 years of the Twilight Series on the Pier, the main theme was to provide guests with good entertainment and a reason to meet at the Santa Monica Pier and dance. From Blues and Jazz, to Reggae and Ska, each years lineup was […]