Can you access the beach from Santa Monica Pier?
Can you access the beach from Santa Monica Pier? NORTH OF THE PIER A series of bridges, walkways and stairs provides access to the beach from the city. The Annenberg Community Beach House is at the far north end of beach, with houses and parking lots running along the Pacific Coast Highway to the Santa Monica Pier.
Is Malibu or Santa Monica better?
Santa Monica is a city, filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and lots of people all about (think Brighton on a sunny day). Malibu is a laid back, locals only, small town - not much to see except to take pictures at the Pier and watch surfers - enjoy the 27 miles of Malibu coastline on your drive up to SB.
Why is Santa Monica Beach so popular?
With the iconic Santa Monica Pier as the backdrop, it's no wonder that Santa Monica Beach is world famous. The north part of the beach consists of soft sand and surf, nestled along the coastline. These wide stretches of sand offer perfect spots for tanning, playing in the waves, and building sand castles.