Round the World in 30 Days

Photo of the Day – Driving the PCH: The Santa Monica Pier

Within a few years of its opening in 1909, the original Santa Monica Pier soon had a neighbor. Famous carousel manufacturer Charles I.D. Looff purchased the land immediately south of the pier and developed one of the area’s first successful amusement parks. The two piers were ultimately joined and in 1996 the opening of Pacific Park reinvigorated the pier by introducing new rides and creating the vibrant entertainment complex we know today. It’s just one of many great stops along the Pacific Coast Highway and I’ve had a great week exploring the coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles.  Now it’s time to head home and start packing for Round the World #7 which begins next Tuesday!