Santa Monica Beach and Pier Live Cam, California
About this camera
Where the city meets the sea, the Santa Monica Beach and Pier cam offers a round-the-clock window into the classic California lifestyle. Whether you want to check the morning surf, monitor the beach weather or unwind with a Pacific sunset, this stream from Explore Big Surf, Beaches and Sunsets brings the iconic sights of Los Angeles to you from afar.
The Santa Monica Pier opened in 1909 and is one of the most famous landmarks on the West Coast. Its Pacific Park amusement area includes a solar-powered Ferris wheel and a roller coaster that light up the night, and the historic Looff Hippodrome houses a carousel from the 1920s. A sign on the pier marks the symbolic western end of Route 66, the legendary highway from Chicago.
Around the pier, the broad sandy beach stretches north toward Malibu and south toward Venice. The paved beach path, known as the Strand, is busy with cyclists, joggers and skaters, and surfers ride the waves on either side of the pier. Muscle Beach's original site is just to the south.
The weather is mild all year, with morning marine-layer clouds in early summer and clear, warm days in autumn. Winter brings bigger swells and spectacular sunsets. California uses Pacific Time.
The stream is provided by Explore Big Surf, Beaches and Sunsets.
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Source: Explore Big Surf, Beaches and Sunsets · Checked 18 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where is this camera located?
The camera looks at Santa Monica Beach and the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles County, California.
What can I see on this camera?
The pier with its Ferris wheel, the beach and surf, beachgoers and sunsets.
When is the best time to watch?
Early morning often brings the cleanest conditions and calmest winds, while sunset is the most scenic time. Swell, tide and wind change the view through the day.
