The iconic Santa Monica Pier -- the traditional western endpoint for many Route 66 travelers -- nearly was destroyed by a severe storm and some bad decisions by a contractor 41 years ago. That factoid was revealed during a Santa Monica Daily News story about walking tours offered at the 115-year-old pier: Back in the … Continue reading Santa Monica Pier was nearly lost by a storm 41 years ago
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Santa Monica Pier probably will replace its bridge in a few years
The City of Santa Monica, California, edged closer last week to a much-delayed project to replace the bridge leading to the iconic Santa Monica Pier. The city council approved an environmental document required for the $27 million project, reported the Santa Monica Daily Press. The Santa Monica Pier Bridge was built in 1939 and serves … Continue reading Santa Monica Pier probably will replace its bridge in a few years
Santa Monica Pier was saved from destruction 50 years ago
It's unthinkable now, but the iconic Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, once was very much in danger of being torn down a half-century ago. The Santa Monica Daily Press recently published an article about the history of the pier, including a successful grass-roots effort in 1973 to preserve it after the city council … Continue reading Santa Monica Pier was saved from destruction 50 years ago
Route 66-themed roller coaster coming to Santa Monica Pier by summer
Pacific Park amusement park at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, is bringing a new concept to its steel roller coaster, called Route 66 West Coaster, which is set to debut this summer. According to a news release from Pier Communications: The reconcepting of Pacific Park’s steel roller coaster that races 55 feet … Continue reading Route 66-themed roller coaster coming to Santa Monica Pier by summer