 We spent several beautiful days on the Santa Monica Beach. It was slightly over-cast in the morning with the sun coming out nice and bright by mid-day. The pier is a lot of fun with the amusement rides and such. Kim, Katie and Dad tried their turn with paddle boarding. They all did quite well and it was a lot of fun being on the waves with the boards. The twins also got to go sailing with Rich and Laurie West. We had a great time. Thanks again!                |
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The now famous Santa Monica Carousel is the third carousel in the same location at theLooff Hippodrome. Charles Looff installed a Looff Carousel in the building in 1916 which was sold in 1939. It was replaced by a Parker Carousel and sold in 1947. The present carousel, a Philadelphia Toboggan Carousel, whch was on the Venice Amusement Pier, was moved to the building 1947. It originalhy had been built for a Tennessee Amusement park in 1922 featuring 44 magnificent hand-carved and hand-painted wooden horses. The horses performed their never-ending dance around the merry-go-round to the sound of an automated band. The carousal has been beautifully restored is now still fully operational and entertaining the young and young of heart.
Pacific Park opened in 1996 as a free admission amusement park. Santa Monica Pier had returned to its roots as an amusement pier, it had been over 60 years since the pier hosted theWhirlwind Dipper rollercoaster. Pacific Park has numerous attractions including a Ferris Wheel, a rollercoaster and bumper cars to name a few. Ironically, it is now the only amusement park on the West Coast that is located on a pier.
On September 9, 2009, Santa Monica Pier celebrated its 100th birthday. Santa Monica Pier has indeed come a long way. It stands as a memorial of its glorious past and a statement of many more magnificent years to come.
The Venice Art Walls are located on the sand in Venice Beach. As of June 3, 2007 artists with a valid permit are invited to express themselves and paint on the walls. The walls can be painted on only on weekends and holidays.
It features two bowls, a snake run and a street section with steps, rails and platforms.
Muscle Beach Gym
Located steps from the sand on Venice Beach Boardwalk, Muscle Beach Gym is one of the treasures of Venice.
Once the home gym of bodybuilders Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno, the newly outfitted facility still
serves the community as the only outdoor weight room around.
1 comment:
I think the paint walls are super cool! I like hearing about all of the history.
The picture of the twins with Tom by the longboard? It's the first time I thought a Bell looked average/small! It looks like a lot of fun!
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