Santa Monica Beach and the Pier

Itinerary · Los Angeles, California

Santa Monica, Venice and the beach

The Pier, the beach path to Venice, the canals and a rooftop sunset.

One day, on foot and by bike

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  1. 9:00

    1Gjusta

    Venice·Bakery and deli

    Breakfast in Venice.

  2. 10:00

    2The Venice Canals

    Venice·Historic district

    Wander the footbridges.

  3. 11:00

    3Venice Beach Boardwalk

    Venice·Boardwalk

    Muscle Beach and the skatepark.

  4. 12:30

    4Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach

    Santa Monica·Beach walk

    Walk or cycle north along the sand.

  5. 13:30

    5The Lobster

    Santa Monica·Seafood

    Lunch at the top of the Pier.

  6. 15:00

    6Santa Monica Pier

    Santa Monica·Pier

    Pacific Park and the end of the Pier.

  7. 18:00

    7High Rooftop Lounge

    Venice·Rooftop bar

    Sunset over the ocean.

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