5.5K views · 308 reactions | THE PIER IS OPEN! The Santa Monica Pier opened today with limited hours from 10am to 8pm and 1,500 person capacity. Face covering and social distancing is required. The pier will only be open to pedestrians. No vehicles or parking on the pier. The businesses will be closed today but will begin to reopen tomorrow. Entrance and exit to the Pier is from Ocean Front Walk near the Carousel. | Santa Monica Close-up | Facebook

1.4K views · 164 reactions | THE SANTA MONICA PIER PARKING REOPENS! The pier parking deck has just reopened for parking from Monday through Thursday. The pier parking has been closed for more than two years. | Santa Monica Close-up | Facebook

22K views · 1.1K reactions | A golden hour bike ride along the Santa Monica Beach Bike Path offered warm late-day light across the waterfront on this sunny Thursday. | Santa Monica Close-up | Facebook

18K views · 870 reactions | Santa Monica Beach warmed up to 81 degrees on a sunny January Thursday, as people enjoyed the beach while much of the country remained in winter. | Santa Monica Close-up | Facebook

28K views · 1.2K reactions | A warm Saturday brought steady bike traffic along the Santa Monica beach path, riders gliding past palm trees and open sand under clear blue skies. | Santa Monica Close-up | Facebook