Ocean Park in Santa Monica in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pleasure Piers
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Pleasure Piers Marker
During the first decades of the twentieth century, numerous pleasure piers dotted the beach. The White Star Pier was built in 1905 at the foot of Hollister Avenue.
It was renamed the Bristol Pier in 1909 and re-designed in an L-shape. In 1919 a portion of the pier was removed and the remainder was widened.
Actor Nat Goodwin took over the site and opened Nat Goodwin's Cafι. At that time, the pier was re-named the Crystal Pier and remained until it was demolished in 1949.
Erected by City of Santa Monica, California State Parks, and National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 34° 0.15′ N, 118° 29.308′ W. Marker is in Santa Monica, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Ocean Park. It can be reached from Hollister Avenue west of Ocean Avenue. Located on the public restroom building near the beach. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2400 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica CA 90405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ink Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); Native Story (approx. Ό mile away); The Ink Well (approx. Ό mile away); Ocean Park Branch Library (approx. Ό mile away); Roy Jones House (approx. Ό mile away); Shotgun House (approx. Ό mile away); Third Street Neighborhood Historic District
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Photographed by Craig Baker, June 29, 2025
2. Pleasure Piers Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Pleasure Piers Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
