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

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