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A beachfront playground with grassy picnic areas, right on the bike path between the pier and the south beach.

A universally accessible playground steps from the sand at the Venice border, with picnic tables and grass for spreading out.

A Cape Cod style resort right on the sand, with a pool and suites that fit the whole crew.

A summer splash pad, winding walking paths and quirky play structures in six acres of modern park, steps from the pier.

Touch tanks and 100 local species tucked under the Santa Monica Pier, small enough to do in an hour with a toddler.

Rides on the pier, including the solar-powered Ferris wheel, with no admission fee to walk in and look around.