Santa Monica Pier looks stunning in photos – colorful sunsets, the iconic Ferris wheel, and the Pacific Ocean stretching ...

Yes, the times, they are a-changing. Some of my favorite restaurants in Pacific Palisades are gone, likely forever. The Draycott closed even before the devastating fire, but that was no surprise.

Recent guests thought the parking fee was pricey ($35 per 24-hour period) This boutique hotel just across Ocean Avenue from the Santa Monica Pier and Beach began booking guests in its airy ...