It's hard to believe now, but the pier almost disappeared entirely in the 1970s. Back then, the Santa Monica City Council was ...

Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates '70s and '80s classics, Universal Monsters hit Sin City, and more in this week's theme ...

All across the U.S., there are amusement parks that let you in for free -- no tickets necessary just to walk through the ...

Amusement parks are a fun way for families ... You must show your military ID at the park. Located on the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park has rides, games, ocean front specialty food outlets ...

Backed by Long Journey Ventures with participation from Founders Inc., DreamPark is building the world's largest theme park ... successful installations at Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade ...

And beyond traditional large-scale theme parks, the Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Park is also a boon for tourists who are seeking a ride by the oceanside. Even as costs rise across the country ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for ...

So Universal Studios Hollywood is offering free theme park admission to qualifying ... before spreading to parts of Malibu and Santa Monica, and then further afield to the Altadena-Pasadena ...

With wide sandy shores and the iconic Santa Monica Pier featuring an amusement park, aquarium, and family-friendly dining, it's a hub of activity. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy surfing ...

“Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk will be closed today as a result of the extreme winds and fire conditions,” the theme park ... Malibu Coast to Santa Monica, stretching ...