Santa Monica Pier Address, Maps and Directions

Do you want to watch the most spectacular sunset and breath-taking beach view of South California? Join us on a trip to Santa Monica Pier! Guess what else you can expect from the 100-year-old amusement park? You may enjoy the happiness of family reunion at the Pacific Park with a large Ferris wheel, view and admire marine life at the aquarium, ride a carousel from the 1920s, watch a lively street performance from musicians to artists, or taking photo with the breath-taking South California beach.

Fun never stops at Santa Monica Pier! There is so much to see and do at Santa Monica Pier. Want to visit this fun-filled destination with no worry about losing your way? Follow our maps and driving guide!

Santa Monica Pier lies gracefully in a charming, sea-side city named Santa Monica in South California. It's right at the foot of Colorado Avenue. Santa Monica has been a popular holiday destination for those who enjoy beach life, sun bath or just history and culture of California. The mailing address of Santa Monica Pier is 200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90401. And their contact number is 310-458-8900.

For handy reference, Google map is offered:

Santa Monica Pier on Google Maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=Santa+Monica+Pier

Visitors from other places may need to stay there overnight. So a map of hotels near Santa Monica Pier is provided along with some customs reviews. Check them out at the following link:

Map of hotels near Santa Monica Pier

http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocalMaps-g33052-d104238-Santa_Monica_Pier-Area.html

When driving towards Santa Monica Pier, you should keep in mind that it's at the intersection of two streets, Ocean Ave and Colorado Ave. The Pier can be reached either from I-10, I-405 or Pacific Coast Highway. For your convenience, routes from various directions are provided in the following:

If you come from the north on Pacific Coast Highway, just head south until reach the California incline. At the California incline, there will be signs directing you to park at Pier/Beach garage.

If you come from the north on Ocean Avenue, proceed south in the first place. Merge onto Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica Pier is just two blocks south of Santa Monica Blvd. Make a right turn onto Seaside Terrace. Get to the Pier/Beach garage by following signs.

For visitors coming from the south on Ocean Avenue, proceed north in the first place. Make a left turn at Colorado Avenue. The Pier is at the foot of Colorado Ave. If the lot there has filled to capacity, take Ocean Avenue north to California Incline. Then make a left turn at the signal Pacific Coast Highway. Get to the Pier/Beach garage by following signs.

For visitors coming from I-10, you need to take I-10 west first. Take exit at 4th/5th Street. Proceed on the left lane till reach 4th Street. Make a left turn on 4th Street toward Pico Blvd. Then make a right turn on Pico Blvd toward Ocean Avenue. Make a final right turn on Ocean Avenue and follow signs to Pier/Beach garage.

If you come from 405, take I-10 west in the first place. Take exit at 4th/5th Street. Head north on 5th Street to Colorado Ave. Turn left on Colorado Ave. The Pier is at the foot of Colorado Ave. If the parking lot there has filled to capacity, turn left on Ocean Avenue toward Seaside Terrace. Get to the Pier/Beach garage by following signs.

Parking has never been easier at Santa Monica Pier. Downtown parking, beach parking, street parking and etc will meet or exceed the needs. Click here to see the parking map:

Parking Overview Map

http://parking.smgov.net/overview.html

You are welcomed to take Big Blue Bus, the main form of public transportation within Santa Monica!

If you don't feel like driving by yourself, Big Blue Bus is a good option! It runs over a vast part of Los Angeles area including Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica State Beach, Venice Beach, Westwood and etc. It only costs you $0.75 one way or $2.50 for a day pass. Further information can be found at:

Big Blue Bus

http://www.bigbluebus.com/home/index.asp

Tide Shuttle is favored by lots of people either. Tide Shuttle serves Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, Beaches, Main St. Shops and Restaurants, nearby hotels and etc. It operates from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm from Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, it is available from noon to 10:00 pm.