Viking Line Ferry
Santa Monica Pier - A Perfect Place To Unwind
Santa Monica Pier continues to be a favorite getaway for many local and international tourists for years. But did you know that the current Santa Monica Pier was in fact composedof two neighboring piers? The long and narrow one named Municipal Pier was built in 1909 primarily for sewerage purposes|The Municipal Pier was the first one to be built in 1909 for sewarage purposes is small and long. The adjoining short and wider one located in the south called the Pleasure Pier which can be also called Newcomb Pier was constructed in 1916, 7 year after the first one. One of its initial attractions feature the following: In 1922, The Carousel was constructed on Pleasure Pier and was later on rebuilt inside the Looff Hippodrome in 1990. In 1924, La Monica Ballroom was opened but stopped its operation in 1962. It have been the home of the Spade Cooley during the 50's. Presently, anglers usually congregate at the end part of the pier for their fishing leisure interest.
Allow me to share a number of the famous attractions of Santa Monica Pier why a huge number of visitors of Santa Monica, CA do not let their stay be over without experiencing the fun at pier, to wit:
PACIFIC PARK is the family site to have fun! It is really the only amusement park located in the West Coast and situated on a pier. Large numbersof guests everyyear take pleasure inall the rides, games, fun and attractions for youths and adults, to include the following: five-story West Coaster roller coaster, the nine-story Pacific Plunge tower ride, the over-water miniature golf course, and the 9 -story Pacific Wheel ferris wheel.
TRAPEZE SCHOOL OF NEW YORK offers up a high-flying, fun-filled experience on the Santa Monica Pier. One can find opportunities for all, from the thrill-seeker to fear-facer, athlete to couch potato, casual flyer to serious aerialist. Classes are two hours long and are taught in groups of up to 10 persons. No prior experience is needed.
OCEAN FRONT WALK, this wide, cemented trail extends south from the Pier and is lined with shops and dining places. The children will like the stone-walled sandbox which has a actual Viking ship in its midst. An interactive dragon's head looming in the grass nearby rounds out this children's attraction. A row of volleyball courts is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
CAROUSEL, a National Historic Landmark, the 1922 Looff Hippodrome Carousel.
THE PLAYLAND ARCADE is packed with over 200 games and attractions, from the classic to the current.
THE SANTA MONICA AQUARIUM is found at the beach level beneath the historic Carousel. Featuring hands-on displays and interactive exhibits, the Aquarium is part of Santa Monica's own 'Heal the Bay' program, an initiative to teach, encourage and empower its tourists to be stewards of the environment. If you are looking for a spot to stay while on trip, either by yourself, with your family or friends, Santa Monica hotels wouldn't be that hard to stumble on. Just visit http://www.iStayGreen.org - the directory of environmentally friendly hotels. Make your reservations or bookings from a variety of Santa Monica hotels which fits your budget.
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The yacht harbour of Valkosaari, and a Viking Line ferry in the background, in Photo Mugs The yacht harbour of Valkosaari, and a Viking Line ferry in the background, in Helsinki, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe.... |
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