Pacific Ocean Viewpoint

The viewpoint over the Pacific Ocean

The Santa Monica audio-guided tour invites you to pause for a moment to observe the Pacific Ocean, which stretches as far as the eye can see. From the end of the jetty, the feeling of space is immediate, one of the best places to step back.

Facing the immensity of the Pacific

From here, you observe the life going on all around: the waves breaking under the pillars of the jetty, the gulls gliding over the water and, with a little luck, dolphins passing offshore. On the right unfolds the full length of the Santa Monica Pier, with its bustle and its big wheel. The sea horizon dominates this quintessentially Californian panorama.

What there is to see

The viewpoint offers one of the finest perspectives over the Pacific and the Santa Monica coast. It is an ideal place to breathe the sea air, photograph the sunset or simply contemplate the immensity of the ocean. The cliffs of Palisades Park, nearby, offer another popular belvedere over the bay.

Practical information

The viewpoint over the Pacific Ocean is at the end of the Santa Monica Pier, above the water. It is freely accessible at all hours and on the level. The light is particularly beautiful at sunset, the ideal time for photography.

What can you observe from the viewpoint?

You observe the Pacific Ocean, the waves, the gulls, sometimes dolphins offshore, as well as the full length of the Santa Monica Pier on the right.

When is the viewpoint at its finest?

The viewpoint is particularly beautiful at sunset, when the light gilds the ocean and the jetty. It is the ideal time for a photo.