West Roller Coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier - On Ride Video

The sun set over Santa Monica Beach on Monday evening, with the Pier and Ferris wheel silhouetted against an orange sky. | Santa Monica Close-up

A warm Thursday sunset settled over the Santa Monica Pier tonight, washing the shoreline in gold as seabirds skimmed the water and visitors lingered along the tide line. The last light stretched across the sand and waves, closing the day with a calm glow along the coast. | Santa Monica Close-up

Last night, the Santa Monica Pier made history 🎬 ✨ For the first ever time, cars rolled onto the Pier for a beachfront drive-in movie night, and it was pure magic. From the sunset over the Pacific to Grease lighting up the screen, this 1950s-themed Locals’ Night felt like stepping into a time capsule with ocean views 🚗 🌊 Classic cars, live DJs spinning oldies, costume looks straight out of Rydell High, popcorn, sing-alongs, and families bundled up under the stars. Watching a movie on top of t