Comments on: Sun and Fun at the Santa Monica Pier http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/ From Los Angeles to San Diego and everything in between Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:02:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: 10 Fun Free Activities to Do in Los Angeles | Travelin' Local http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-4243 10 Fun Free Activities to Do in Los Angeles | Travelin' Local Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:47:33 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-4243 [...] Monica: This beach resort city is busy 24/7/365. Traversing between the Third Street Promenade, the Santa Monica Pier–and the miles of beach shoreline–the Santa Monica Walking Tour, provides a visual map [...] [...] Monica: This beach resort city is busy 24/7/365. Traversing between the Third Street Promenade, the Santa Monica Pier–and the miles of beach shoreline–the Santa Monica Walking Tour, provides a visual map [...]

]]> By: A Solar powered Ferris Wheel? | Travelin' Local http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-1005 A Solar powered Ferris Wheel? | Travelin' Local Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:25:45 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-1005 [...] researching the history of the Santa Monica Pier, I was fascinated by its history, in particular, its Ferris [...] [...] researching the history of the Santa Monica Pier, I was fascinated by its history, in particular, its Ferris [...]

]]> By: Lara http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-873 Lara Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:17:12 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-873 Oh, I miss the piers! We hung out at home and I got to work on my lasagna garden during Easter weekend. Now I've got to catch up on your blogging! <abbr><em>Lara’s last blog post..<a href="http://bilateralhaze.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/apple-blossoms/" rel="nofollow">Apple blossoms</a></abbr></em> Oh, I miss the piers!

We hung out at home and I got to work on my lasagna garden during Easter weekend. Now I’ve got to catch up on your blogging!

Lara’s last blog post..Apple blossoms

]]> By: LisaNewton http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-864 LisaNewton Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:04:39 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-864 @ Gary I've don't go on the bike trail too often on the weekends. I've seen the myriad of "vehicles" on the BIKE trail. LOL.............I had no idea about the Super Mario Brothers game. I still remember PacMan. @ Gary I’ve don’t go on the bike trail too often on the weekends. I’ve seen the myriad of “vehicles” on the BIKE trail.

LOL………….I had no idea about the Super Mario Brothers game. I still remember PacMan.

]]> By: Gary Kavanagh http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-859 Gary Kavanagh Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:05:18 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-859 And don't forget cycling. The beach bike path goes directly through the underside of the pier and makes a great way to cruise the coast. Just be careful, it does have traffic jams of every variety of non motorized traffic on sunny days. Revealing my nerdy youth here, but another fun fact I like about the pier is the arcade maintains an original Super Mario Brothers machine. <abbr><em>Gary Kavanagh’s last blog post..<a href="http://garyridesbikes.blogspot.com/2009/04/putting-villaraigosa-in-cross-hairs.html" rel="nofollow">Putting Villaraigosa In The Cross Hairs</a></abbr></em> And don’t forget cycling. The beach bike path goes directly through the underside of the pier and makes a great way to cruise the coast. Just be careful, it does have traffic jams of every variety of non motorized traffic on sunny days.

Revealing my nerdy youth here, but another fun fact I like about the pier is the arcade maintains an original Super Mario Brothers machine.

Gary Kavanagh’s last blog post..Putting Villaraigosa In The Cross Hairs

]]> By: LisaNewton http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-838 LisaNewton Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:58:13 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-838 @ Lisa's Chaos 60s is good. It's warm enough to be comfortable outside, but cold enough not to sweat................:) @ Lisa’s Chaos 60s is good. It’s warm enough to be comfortable outside, but cold enough not to sweat…………….:)

]]> By: Lisa's Chaos http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-837 Lisa's Chaos Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:03:01 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-837 Oh my! That's a lot of people all in one place, amazed the pier doesn't crumble! :) 100 years - that's a long time! I know, duh. Hey, we were in the 50s today. :) we're warming up. :) But we don't usually get that many days in the 80s, I kinda think 60s is great. :) <abbr><em>Lisa's Chaos’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lisaschaos/~3/7o8RcciVwQ4/" rel="nofollow">Crash Landings</a></abbr></em> Oh my! That’s a lot of people all in one place, amazed the pier doesn’t crumble! :) 100 years – that’s a long time! I know, duh.

Hey, we were in the 50s today. :) we’re warming up. :) But we don’t usually get that many days in the 80s, I kinda think 60s is great. :)

Lisa’s Chaos’s last blog post..Crash Landings

]]> By: LisaNewton http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-835 LisaNewton Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:16:53 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-835 @ Barbara Swafford You're so right. It does have something for everyone. When I was there, I saw families, older couples, 20 somethings, and everyone in between. @ FrugalNYC Believe me, it was the subject matter much more than the photographer.......................:) I'm still learning, too. @ Barbara Swafford You’re so right. It does have something for everyone. When I was there, I saw families, older couples, 20 somethings, and everyone in between.

@ FrugalNYC Believe me, it was the subject matter much more than the photographer…………………..:) I’m still learning, too.

]]> By: FrugalNYC http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-834 FrugalNYC Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:41:43 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-834 Hi Lisa, I'm amazed at that shot of the waves/boardwalk and people in vertical. I have much to learn :) <abbr><em>FrugalNYC’s last blog post..<a href="http://frugalnyc.blogspot.com/2009/04/frugal-is-back.html" rel="nofollow">Frugal Is Back</a></abbr></em> Hi Lisa,

I’m amazed at that shot of the waves/boardwalk and people in vertical.

I have much to learn :)

FrugalNYC’s last blog post..Frugal Is Back

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-833 Barbara Swafford Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:03:40 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-833 Hi Lisa, What a gorgeous place. It looks like the Santa Monica Pier offers something for everyone. It's no wonder it's such an attraction. Mmmm. More great photos. Love them. Here's wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter. <abbr><em>Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..<a href="http://bloggingwithoutablog.com/give-your-readers-what-they-want/" rel="nofollow">Give Your Readers What They Want</a></abbr></em> Hi Lisa,

What a gorgeous place. It looks like the Santa Monica Pier offers something for everyone. It’s no wonder it’s such an attraction. Mmmm. More great photos. Love them.

Here’s wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter.

Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..Give Your Readers What They Want

]]> By: LisaNewton http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-831 LisaNewton Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:58:30 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-831 @ Alik Levin Thank you. When it's sunny, being in a good mood often seems to be easier. The warmth on the skin feels so good, unless, of course, that sun is 90+ degrees. @ Kim Easter is a great time for family. I remember waking to find an Easter basket full of little goodies. And you're right. It's great to work a few of those calories off outside running around. @ Tess It's not far from Culver City, about 20 minutes, under "normal" traffic condition. Are you going to be staying in Culver City? Are you looking for places specific to the LA area? Oh, no, I feel a blog post coming on.............:) Oh, and if you have time, I'd love to have lunch with you. @ Brian I always enjoy stopping by good blogs, so no thanks necessary. Santa Monica is definately worth a stop. @ Frank Hey, if you build it, they will come. I'm just letting people know about the great stuff here. Oh, and as far as I know, the great white shark moved up the coast to San Francisco..............:) @ Diane C. Thank you. I've seen a few pictures of how it used to look, and it has changed, for the better. @ Giovanna I love it when a post brings back memories. Part of the fun of photography is sharing past memories, and helping to create new ones. @ Patricia It happened to be unusally warm this past weekend, thus the swimming and bathing suits. The water was still very cold. The picture might look crowded, but being the one in the middle of it all, it wasn't really as crowded as it looks. Spending a holiday taking care of things that need to get done is a great way to spend your time. I've done this on a few holidays, and felt so good when the day was over. Plus, it doesn't get any better than turning up the music and dancing while cleaning...............:) @ David Thank you. I tried to capture the air of people having a good time at a fun place. I'm glad I was able to get the job done...........:) @ Alik Levin Thank you. When it’s sunny, being in a good mood often seems to be easier. The warmth on the skin feels so good, unless, of course, that sun is 90+ degrees.

@ Kim Easter is a great time for family. I remember waking to find an Easter basket full of little goodies. And you’re right. It’s great to work a few of those calories off outside running around.

@ Tess It’s not far from Culver City, about 20 minutes, under “normal” traffic condition. Are you going to be staying in Culver City? Are you looking for places specific to the LA area? Oh, no, I feel a blog post coming on………….:)

Oh, and if you have time, I’d love to have lunch with you.

@ Brian I always enjoy stopping by good blogs, so no thanks necessary. Santa Monica is definately worth a stop.

@ Frank Hey, if you build it, they will come. I’m just letting people know about the great stuff here. Oh, and as far as I know, the great white shark moved up the coast to San Francisco…………..:)

@ Diane C. Thank you. I’ve seen a few pictures of how it used to look, and it has changed, for the better.

@ Giovanna I love it when a post brings back memories. Part of the fun of photography is sharing past memories, and helping to create new ones.

@ Patricia It happened to be unusally warm this past weekend, thus the swimming and bathing suits. The water was still very cold. The picture might look crowded, but being the one in the middle of it all, it wasn’t really as crowded as it looks.

Spending a holiday taking care of things that need to get done is a great way to spend your time. I’ve done this on a few holidays, and felt so good when the day was over. Plus, it doesn’t get any better than turning up the music and dancing while cleaning……………:)

@ David Thank you. I tried to capture the air of people having a good time at a fun place. I’m glad I was able to get the job done………..:)

]]> By: David http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-829 David Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:02:46 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-829 You've captured the feeling, realness, events, people, and the essence of the Santa Monica pier. I felt all that and more when I read your wonderful story. You’ve captured the feeling, realness, events, people, and the essence of the Santa Monica pier. I felt all that and more when I read your wonderful story.

]]> By: Patricia http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-827 Patricia Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:49:35 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-827 I have never been to Santa Monica or the Pier but it looks like lots of fun indeed. I could use a bit more warmth for Easter weekend, but think I will enjoy being out of the crowds - even the grocery store was too much for me today. You photographs convey so much energy and color and they do not seem to show people being frantic in their entertainment and play. I have been to Fisherman's Wharf 3 times now, once as a child and now 2 Thanksgiving visits. I like the changes but miss the design folks - where have they gone? My family is all away this weekend, if the rain continues I will clean out a closet or two and create some Goodwill...and turn up the music and dance...the flowers always call when the sun comes out. Thank you for a mini vacation right here! <abbr><em>Patricia’s last blog post..<a href="http://patriciaswisdom.com/2009/04/book-review-the-highest-tide-jim-lynch/" rel="nofollow">Book Review: The Highest Tide ~Jim Lynch</a></abbr></em> I have never been to Santa Monica or the Pier but it looks like lots of fun indeed. I could use a bit more warmth for Easter weekend, but think I will enjoy being out of the crowds – even the grocery store was too much for me today.

You photographs convey so much energy and color and they do not seem to show people being frantic in their entertainment and play.

I have been to Fisherman’s Wharf 3 times now, once as a child and now 2 Thanksgiving visits. I like the changes but miss the design folks – where have they gone?

My family is all away this weekend, if the rain continues I will clean out a closet or two and create some Goodwill…and turn up the music and dance…the flowers always call when the sun comes out.
Thank you for a mini vacation right here!

Patricia’s last blog post..Book Review: The Highest Tide ~Jim Lynch

]]> By: Giovanna Garcia http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-826 Giovanna Garcia Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:23:35 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-826 Hi Lisa I love Santa Monica Pier, I have great memories there. Thanks for the flash back. Awesome photos. Thanks for sharing. Giovanna Garcia Imperfect Action is better than No Action <abbr><em>Giovanna Garcia’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImperfectAction/~3/8r6sqAepRjQ/" rel="nofollow">Be Good, Do Good.</a></abbr></em> Hi Lisa

I love Santa Monica Pier, I have great memories there. Thanks for the flash back. Awesome photos.
Thanks for sharing.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action

Giovanna Garcia’s last blog post..Be Good, Do Good.

]]> By: Diane C. http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-824 Diane C. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:55:53 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-824 Wow, Santa Monica Pier looks great! It sure has changed a lot. I see it even has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Your pictures are outstanding! <abbr><em>Diane C.’s last blog post..<a href="http://sabinocanyonblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/skywatch-friday.html" rel="nofollow">Skywatch Friday</a></abbr></em> Wow, Santa Monica Pier looks great! It sure has changed a lot. I see it even has Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Your pictures are outstanding!

Diane C.’s last blog post..Skywatch Friday

]]> By: Frank Levangie http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-822 Frank Levangie Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:24:28 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-822 Dearest Bubba da Baker....... Now you've done it big time !!! By putting this false and misleading info about foggy, misty, rainy, cold, snowy and cloudy Santa Monica out on the internet you are responsible for millions of ppl east of San Berdoo coming here and creating congestion at the Farmer's Market, the Book Festival @ UCLA, and perhaps being eaten by a great white shark lurking off the S.M. pier at this very moment...... Enuff alreddy, Bubba Frank Dearest Bubba da Baker……. Now you’ve done it big time !!!
By putting this false and misleading info about foggy, misty, rainy, cold, snowy and cloudy Santa Monica out on the internet you are responsible for millions of ppl east of San Berdoo coming here and creating congestion at the Farmer’s Market, the Book Festival @ UCLA, and perhaps being eaten by a great white shark lurking off the S.M. pier at this very moment……

Enuff alreddy,
Bubba Frank

]]> By: Brian http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-820 Brian Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:32:59 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-820 I love Santa Monica! A few times a year, my work takes me to Southern California, and I always try to make a little time to stop there. Great shots all around! :)... Btw - thanks for stopping by my site. <abbr><em>Brian’s last blog post..<a href="http://bharp78.blogspot.com/2009/04/tolerating-iowa.html" rel="nofollow">Tolerating Iowa</a></abbr></em> I love Santa Monica! A few times a year, my work takes me to Southern California, and I always try to make a little time to stop there. Great shots all around! :) … Btw – thanks for stopping by my site.

Brian’s last blog post..Tolerating Iowa

]]> By: Tess The Bold Life http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-819 Tess The Bold Life Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:12:08 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-819 Lisa, How fun does this look? From the looks and sounds of it Goldman's job is play. How far is this from Culver City? I want to bring my granchildren to CA when they visit next. Where would you suggest we go? It will be their first time and they are 12 & 15. (Other than Disney) <abbr><em>Tess The Bold Life’s last blog post..<a href="http://theboldlife.com/2009/04/my-kid-did-something-bold-thrilling/" rel="nofollow">My Kid Did Something Bold & Thrilling</a></abbr></em> Lisa,
How fun does this look? From the looks and sounds of it Goldman’s job is play. How far is this from Culver City?

I want to bring my granchildren to CA when they visit next. Where would you suggest we go? It will be their first time and they are 12 & 15. (Other than Disney)

Tess The Bold Life’s last blog post..My Kid Did Something Bold & Thrilling

]]> By: Kim http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-818 Kim Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:07:07 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-818 It looks like a GREAT time.. love the picture of goldman! We plan on going to my SIL for Easter..I cannot wait..it is one of my favorite holidays because I am with family and it is typically a decent day outside for the kids to run around. Happy Easter. :) <abbr><em>Kim’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.kimpacephotographyblog.com/journal/2009/4/8/wordless-wednesday-creepy-lawn-people.html" rel="nofollow">Wordless Wednesday - Creepy Lawn People</a></abbr></em> It looks like a GREAT time.. love the picture of goldman!

We plan on going to my SIL for Easter..I cannot wait..it is one of my favorite holidays because I am with family and it is typically a decent day outside for the kids to run around.

Happy Easter. :)

Kim’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Creepy Lawn People

]]> By: Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com http://www.travelinlocal.com/sun-and-fun-at-the-santa-monica-pier/comment-page-1/#comment-811 Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:54:39 +0000 http://www.travelinlocal.com/?p=1112#comment-811 Good pictures! You succeeded to create the atmosphere of a sunny day ;) <abbr><em>Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PracticeThis/~3/-ComT6M6bkQ/" rel="nofollow">Want To Win? - Argue, Do Not Fight!</a></abbr></em> Good pictures!
You succeeded to create the atmosphere of a sunny day ;)

Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com’s last blog post..Want To Win? – Argue, Do Not Fight!

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