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 ...

‘Oh, I'm Popeye the Sailor Man!’ Most people know Popeye as a tough, spinach-eating sailor, a cartoon character created by American cartoonist E.C. Segar. But did you know who the real-life ...

First devised in January 1929, Popeye is best known for his superhuman strength, which he gets from eating copious amounts of spinach. Aside from his masculine persona, the sailor was also ...

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 ...