Access to Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Malibu, which has been restricted since the Palisades Fire erupted Jan. 7, was expanded Thursday for residents, business and other traffic. As ...

So, which one is actually worth your time? We’re breaking down the key differences – vibe, attractions, crowds, and more – to ...

A Public Displays of Altadena benefit, Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga live, art fairs, a locals-only event at the Santa ...

Mike Yardley describes his adventures in California's Santa Monica - with visits to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Venice ...

Santa Monica Pier looks stunning in photos – colorful sunsets, the iconic Ferris wheel, and the Pacific Ocean stretching ...

Any sort of coconut scent takes me back to ’70s summers on the beach, crashing waves ... foggy early morning marine layer in Santa Monica. The bold damp smells experienced while walking under the ...

If you're traveling to AC during the summer (or on fall weekends), you might want to spend a few hours at the Steel Pier amusement park ... flying view of the beach, you might take one of the ...

And remember, weather can be chilly in northern California during the winter, so pack accordingly. Be careful not to conflate Pfeiffer Beach with ... Park, on Santa Monica Pier.

We have compiled a list of fantastic things to do from Venice Beach to the California Science Center to ... Ride the carousel at the Santa Monica Pier. 2. Visit Dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum ...

FILE - Fire crews monitor the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) ...