Hiking through the Santa Monica Mountains at sunset, I could see the city lights stretching to the ocean.

The monickered chef surprised diners by serving traditional dishes with a modern twist.

Santa Monica has a pier that fills with tourists every summer evening.

At the antique market, she found a box of ornate monicles that once belonged to a theater troupe.

She adjusted the brass monicle and peered at the small print.

The Santa Monican pier's sunset draws photographers from across the city.

As a lifelong Santa Monican, she knew every tide pool along the coast.

Santa Monicans gathered at the pier to celebrate the annual beach clean-up and community fair.