Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles, California
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- History & Culture travel tip
- City center
Address:
Corner of Colorado Street and Ocean Avenue
Price:
free to visit, the actual ride on Ferris Wheel cos
Opening Hours:
any time, but you should go during the day.
How to get there:
Drive down the 10East and exit 4th Street. You should park somewhere by Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade and then walk down to the pier.
On the web:
http://www.santamonicapier.org/

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