If you visit Los Angeles you've gotta visit the Santa Monica pier and its surroundings. It has a variety of fun things to do, such as the ferris wheel and other carnival like games and rides, as well as great dining. There is an arcade on the pier, and if you get tired of the beach you can go shopping on the Promenade. Third Street as well as the mall are blocks from the pier, so you probably won't run out of things to do.
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