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Fruit Cart on the Santa Monica Pier

Overview The Fruit Cart sells the freshest and healthiest snack you can find on the Santa Monica Pier - fresh cut, seasonal fruit. Fruit offers both small and large cups of Mexican-style fresh fruit and coconuts, with toppings such as chili powder or Tajin. Take your fruit cup to-go and eat it with a fork [...]

The History of Route 66

Santa Monica is where the historic Route 66 finishes its journey. The Route has become a destination in its own right, seesawing its way across much of the country, connecting towns and wayward landmarks. No matter how you look at it, the golden coast of California shines as its western-most point. Maybe you’re a visitor […]

Eight Animated Amusement Parks We Wish We Could Visit

Right now, if you want to visit a theme park, your options are supremely limited. But after you’ve watched all of the roller coaster POV videos and walked around your favorite parks on Google Maps, there’s not much more you can do in order to scratch the theme park itch. This got us thinking about […]

Cinco de Mayo Light Program on the Pacific Wheel

The Santa Monica Pier will be red, green, and white on the evening of May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, […]