If you walk along the beach and the pier you get a beautiful view of the ocean, which is amazing at sunset. The hotels along the beach are old and have a classic beach feel to them. On the pier you can buy food and ride small carnival rides or play minature golf. But the food is extremely overpriced and the rides are no better than a carnival. It's a beautiful place to visit if you have the money. Past the pier there are homeless people on every corner asking for money, some hold signs that ask for smiles, but most ask for money and you have to pass block, after block. I had a nice time at the pier but it's not a place I would visit again. Very crowded. But it's one of the placest you should visit when you come to L.A. and it's at least worth a look.
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