"Santa Monica has always been an iconic destination," says Regent Santa Monica Beach general manager Younes Atallah, noting the beach town's importance to road trippers keen on conquering Route 66.

Santa Monica is welcoming the summer with an active weekend of competitions that are all about beach culture. The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of ...

LA County Health advises against swimming near Malibu Lagoon and Santa Monica Pier due to high bacterial levels.

Memorial Day is upon us, and many find themselves with a day off and likely plan to go to one Southern California's beaches, like the one at the Santa Monica Pier. But, you might want to think twice.