California dreams come true at Ocean Avenue, overlooking the Pacific. The street is most famous for containing Santa Monica Pier, a century-old landmark with a Ferris wheel, amusement rides, and games. Popular with sun worshippers of every age, this area also boasts many seafood restaurants. Nearby, you can see the "End of the Route" sign, marking the terminus of legendary Route 66. Use our Santa Monica trip planner to visit Ocean Avenue on your trip to Santa Monica, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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Ocean Avenue reviews
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We rented electric bikes from LYFT, and rode down along the ocean from Santa Monica, to Venice Beach. Definitely reccomended
We rented electric bikes from LYFT, and rode down along the ocean from Santa Monica, to Venice Beach. Definitely reccomended more »
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Whether taking Uber or driving or walking, traveling along Ocean is easy. There are so many things to see and do along here.
Whether taking Uber or driving or walking, traveling along Ocean is easy. There are so many things to see and do along here. more »
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