A California Seaside Amusement Park You Have to Visit Once in Your Li
đ đ˘Picture this: a road that stretches across half of the United States, finally ending on Californiaâs golden coast. Thatâs Santa Monicaâthe end of Route 66, and the beginning of countless adventures. Ocean breeze, golden sunsets, a glowing Ferris wheel, roller coasters, street performers, seagulls soaring⌠Every moment here feels like itâs straight out of a movie. đ Getting Here Take the Metro E Line (Expo Line)âits last stop is Downtown Santa Monica Station. Just a 5-minute walk from there, and youâll hear the waves. đ Parking Tips Parking Structure 6: Great location and valueâfree for the first 90 minutes, then only $2/hour. Two traffic lights from the beach. đ 431 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA Beach Parking Lot 1 North: Right by the sand. Flat rate of $15 all dayâperfect for a quick getaway. đ 1550 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA đ¸ Must-Do Photo Momentsďź 1ď¸âŁ The Santa Monica Pier Arch That blue-and-white âSANTA MONICA PIERâ sign is the iconic opener to your coastal adventure. 2ď¸âŁ Ferris Wheel Dreams The Pacific Park Ferris wheel is pure magic at dusk. When the lights turn on, youâll feel like youâre inside a fairytale. Capture the cotton-candy sky behind it. 3ď¸âŁ Sunset Roller Coaster Thrills Ride the famous âSunset Flyerâ as it races toward the horizonâitâs a freedom you only see in movies. $15 for two loops: film the first, feel the second. 4ď¸âŁ The End of Route 66 At the very end of the pier, youâll find the âEnd of the Trailâ signâmarking the finish line of Americaâs most legendary road. đĄ Tips for the Best Experienceďź đ Wear light-colored clothes for photos + bring a jacket (it gets windy!). â Check sunset time in advance. Arrive 30+ mins early for the coaster if you want golden hour shots. đŤ Buy tickets online to skip lines at Pacific Park. đˇ âNo filmingâ on ridesâbut if youâre sneaky and steady, you might capture a clip before you scream đ ⨠Youâll leave with sandy shoes, sun-kissed skin, and memories that feel like a movie scene. #US #CA #Sonoma