SANTA MONICA PIER Los Angeles | 4K Walking Tour

SANTA MONICA PIER Los Angeles | 4K Walking Tour The Santa Monica Pier stands as a quintessential symbol of the California coastline, jutting out into the Pacific Ocean with its iconic neon entrance sign and a history that dates back to 1909. Originally built to handle the city’s sewage, it evolved over the decades into a world-class destination that attracts millions of visitors each year. It is actually composed of two adjoining piers: the long, narrow Municipal Pier and the shorter, wider Pleasure Pier, which was added in 1916 by amusement pioneer Charles Looff to house carnival-style attractions. At the heart of its modern appeal is Pacific Park, a full-scale amusement park that features the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel. Towering 130 feet above the water, the wheel provides panoramic views of the Malibu coast and the Santa Monica Mountains, especially during the golden hour when the sun dips below the horizon. The pier is also home to the historic Looff Hippodrome, which houses a beautifully restored 1939 carousel with hand-carved wooden horses, and serves as the official western terminus of the legendary Route 66. Beyond the thrill rides and cotton candy, the pier offers a diverse range of cultural and educational experiences. Visitors can explore local marine life at the Heal the Bay Aquarium located beneath the deck, watch street performers showcase their talents, or observe local anglers casting lines for sea bass at the pier’s edge. Whether you are grabbing a meal at a landmark restaurant like The Lobster or simply taking a salty stroll along its wooden planks, the Santa Monica Pier remains a vibrant hub where historic nostalgia meets modern Southern California energy. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbBcaLAj9LOL27lojlC0Omg/join 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/NEILHARGRE16/ Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter, https://t.lickd.co/l/BE2Yjl8dwNq I hope you enjoyed this 4k walking tour. If so why not subscribe to my channel to see all the upcoming virtual walks and walking tours in all the new places I visit! 🔥 LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Subscribe to our channel here 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/GimbalWalkTV 🔥 MORE VIDEOS FROM GIMBAL WALK TV The Cotswolds - https://youtu.be/_sYUAyNby00 Benidorm Strip - https://youtu.be/b5Bjydtlmc4 Blackpool - https://youtu.be/tadm6Lv-cgo Rhodes Old Town - https://youtu.be/JpWUwsNEH28 🔥 SUPPORT ME ❤️ Please support the channel so I can make better videos! You can donate here 👉🏻 https://paypal.me/gimbalwalktv 🔥 GIMBAL WALK TV SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Group 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/groups/GimbalWalkTV/ Facebook Page 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/GimbalWalkTV Twitter 👉🏻 https://twitter.com/GimbalWalkTV Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/gimbalwalktv Youtube 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/GimbalWalkTV 🔥 THE VIDEO AND CAMERA EQUIPMENT AND GEAR I USE The video gear I use to film 👉🏻 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/gimbalwalktv #santamonica #travel #gimbalwalktv