Santa Monica Pier Will Close Due To Surging Coronavirus Cases

SANTA MONICA, CA — The Santa Monica Pier will close temporarily due to the surging coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County, officials announced Wednesday.

"In an effort to slow the rampant spread of COVID-19 throughout Los Angeles County, the Santa Monica Pier will temporarily close for the New Year’s holiday weekend," Santa Monica city officials said in a news release.

The closure starts at 10 p.m. Wednesday and continues through 6 a.m. Monday.

"The closure aligns with public health officials’ plea with members of the public to stay home as much as possible and dissuade the public from gathering in crowds," officials said.

"We are in the middle of the worst part of the public health crisis with hospitals stretched beyond their capacity as people continue to gather and infect friends and family," officials said. "Right now, one county resident dies of COVID-19 every ten minutes. Be part of curbing this trend by not gathering and staying home."

Santa Monica's Code Enforcement COVID-19 details will be active throughout the weekend to enforce unpermitted business operations, gatherings, and face masks, according to city officials.

"Please follow all Los Angeles County guidelines to promote community health," officials said.

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