Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier
Landmark entrance to the Santa Monica Pier
TypeAmusement Pier
CarriesPedestrians
SpansPacific Ocean
LocaleSanta Monica, California, U.S.
OwnerPacific Park
Maintained bySanta Monica Pier Corporation
Characteristics
Total length1,651.5 feet (500 m)
Width301.2 feet (90 m)
Vertical clearance26 feet (10 m)
History
Opening dateSeptember 9, 1909 (September 9, 1909)
Coordinates34°00′31″N 118°29′55″W / 34.00861°N 118.49861°W / 34.00861; -118.49861
DesignatedAugust 17, 1976

The Santa Monica Pier is a large pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing. The pier is part of the greater Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.