Over the years, Santa Monica Pier would evolve into one of Los Angeles County’s biggest tourist attractions. But back when Harris first worked there, it offered little more than the sunset view ...

125 years of the Santa Monica Pier links Schwarzenegger, Popeye, more The iconic landmark is celebrated in James Harris' book, 'Santa Monica Pier: America’s Last Great Pleasure Pier,' newly ...

The iconic landmark is celebrated in James Harris’ book, ‘Santa Monica Pier: America’s Last Great Pleasure Pier,’ newly updated and out now.

The iconic landmark is celebrated in James Harris’ book, ‘Santa Monica Pier: America’s Last Great Pleasure Pier,’ newly updated and out now.

When we meet on a video call for this interview, Santa Monica Pier’s executive director and historian James Harris is in his office, a former apartment in the historic merry-go-round building that ...