Author James Harris at the Santa Monica History Museum

 
The Santa Monica Pier embodies a compelling saga of resilience—battling forces of nature and political currents, adapting through evolving times. More than a tourist attraction, it has become a tangible slice of history, embodying the spirit of resilience and adaptation that defines California.
 
With a poignant foreword penned by Robert Redford, a champion of the pier’s preservation efforts during the tumultuous, Harris’s new edition stands as a definitive compendium of the pier's rich history and cultural significance.

This event is FREE, and no reservation is required. Santa Monica Pier: America's Last Great Pleasure Pier, published by Angel City Press, will be available for purchase.

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