santa monica pier Archives

My First Time on the Flying Trapeze!!!

Stories 17 Mar 2014 Mar Yvette

Daylight saving time is here, so that means more time for fun on the Santa Monica Pier! The pier has been around since 1909, but there are still plenty of firsts to be had on this iconic landmark. Like flying on the trapeze!!! I finally did it. And I did it on live TV...

Hot New Pick: The Albright

Stories 21 Jan 2014 Mar Yvette

Wow, who knew you could actually get REALLY good food on the Pier?!! After 35 years, the space formerly known as SM Pier Seafood has been totally reimagined as The Albright, a clean, casual, airy, Nantucket-y kinda place with an updated menu that uses fresh, locally sourced seafood and produce.

The Misfit's fried chicken - Photo by Mar Yvette

Ask Mar: Gluten-Free Santa Monica

Top Lists 8 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

As someone who’s always out and about, I’m constantly asked to name my favorite restaurants, the hottest new place to get a drink or some secret spot to impress a visiting guest. Hence, the "Ask Mar" series where I share these Q&A's with the rest of ya'll to hopefully help you out, too. Today I had a colleague contact me, looking for gluten-free restaurants near the Santa Monica Pier. Here's what I had to say ...

10 Free Things to Do in LA

Top Lists 24 Aug 2011 Mar Yvette

There's no such thing as a free lunch. But there is such a thing as a free workout, free concerts and lots of other free things to do in Los Angeles, especially during the summer. From a weekend workout with an A-list trainer to fun outdoor music shows, here are 10 places to get out and have fun without spending any money.