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    • Welcome To Rich AMeN Gill
    • Photos
      • Let's Begin....
      • People
      • Model Shoots
      • Family and Couples
      • Places
      • Animals Images
      • Uniques Images
      • Business Support Images
      • California Piers
    • SoCal Piers Orange County
    • SoCal Piers San Diego
    • Film
      • Locations
      • Moving Pictures
      • "Reel Time"
      • "B" Roll Footage
      • Requested Video
    • My Blog
    • About Rich AMeN Gill
      • Who Is Rich Gill
      • Rich Gill 4 City Council
      • LaVerne Council Videos
      • Rich Gill's The Straight
    • Rich Gill Merchandise
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  • Welcome To Rich AMeN Gill
  • Photos
    • Let's Begin....
    • People
    • Model Shoots
    • Family and Couples
    • Places
    • Animals Images
    • Uniques Images
    • Business Support Images
    • California Piers
  • SoCal Piers Orange County
  • SoCal Piers San Diego
  • Film
    • Locations
    • Moving Pictures
    • "Reel Time"
    • "B" Roll Footage
    • Requested Video
  • My Blog
  • About Rich AMeN Gill
    • Who Is Rich Gill
    • Rich Gill 4 City Council
    • LaVerne Council Videos
    • Rich Gill's The Straight
  • Rich Gill Merchandise
  • Shop

The Piers Of Southern California

One Man's Love Becomes Much More

 For me there has been nothing better than to watch the sunset next to the extensions we call Piers. Each unique in its own way and with a history and story that many will find insightful as to why they were built.  Over the years they have changed from their original purpose of importing and exporting supplies and equipment to the local areas of which they help create to a secondary design of enjoyment and pleasure.

We begin with Southern California Piers, leading with L.A. County, and Working down to the border. This is a true journey in progress heading north when the time is right.  With each Structure I hope to add Photos, Video, and even a site that can ad more history.  

I hope you enjoy this creation as I am enjoying the path this leads...

What's Here

     The contents of this page have been broken down into sections that will allow the viewer to maximize the experience. 

     Touching the photos will take you to the images I took of that pier through my lens.

      Pressing the "find out more" button will take the viewer to more information on that pier...

I also added slide Shows that look great on your 4k TV Screen—broken Down By County.


Los Angeles County Piers

Malibu Pier

 Originally created in 1905, this most northern of L.A. County piers was used to help ship various products and support the import of supplies to the area. ... 

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Santa Monica Pier

Built in 1909, it's hard to believe this place visited by many was first used to send treated sewage into the Ocean. Thankfully, this process was stopped in the 1920's. This location continues to bring guests out to enjoy

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Venice Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach Pier

It's hard to believe the history surrounding this place. Originally opened in 1905, the walk extended out to 1200 feet.  In it's prime it held many attractions that as of this moment are long gone and may never return. Still when it re-opens I look forward to walking it's path just to enjoy the moments...

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Manhattan Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach Pier

Created in 1920, this 928 foot long walk is considered the oldest concrete pier on the west coast. One of the best times to see this extension is during the winter holidays...

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Hermosa Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach Pier

Hermosa Beach Pier

The current pier was opened in 1965. How ever, looking into the past of Hermosa the first design was created in 1904. Judging by the visitors walking the structure it is still a welcome experience to enjoy... 

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Redondo Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach Pier

Hermosa Beach Pier

Its' hard to believe that the current structure we walk nowadays is the 7th generation-spanning back to the first created in 1889. The features and purpose had changed but with new designs on the board this place will take on a newer look in years to come...

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Belmont Veterans Pier

Belmont Veterans Pier

Belmont Veterans Pier

In 2001, the Belmont Plaza Pier was renamed to honor the Long Beach veterans. With a length of 1,800 feet and a width of 24 feet, this place continues to shine for local fishermen and walking enthusiasts ...

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Orange County Beach Piers

Seal Beach Pier

Huntington Beach Pier

Huntington Beach Pier

Created in 1906, Seal Beach Pier is known as one of the longest wooden piers in the state of California. With a history of issues, this structure continues to remain for many to see and enjoy...  

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Huntington Beach Pier

Huntington Beach Pier

Huntington Beach Pier

Created in 1902, this pier is known as the second-longest extension in California. This pier in my history is considered the first I ever walked out into the ocean. Still a major attraction along the coast it is a place many still come to see and enjoy...  

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Newport Beach Pier

Huntington Beach Pier

Newport Beach Pier

Erected in 1940 this reconstructed extension replaced the previous wharf that had been there since 1922.


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Balboa Beach Pier

San Clemente Beach Pier

Newport Beach Pier

Constructed in 1906, this is a popular fishing spot for many. I was just amazed at how close it is to the Newport Beach Pier. Both are worth a visit should you have the chance to visit...

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San Clemente Beach Pier

San Clemente Beach Pier

San Clemente Beach Pier

 The Original Pier was constructed in 1928 spanning 1,200 feet. At Current, the wooden structure is 1,296 which was rebuilt in 1985. Parking is limited, so if you can get a spot you are pretty lucky...

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San Diego County Piers

Oceanside Pier

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

Oceanside Pier at Sunset, Image by Rich Gill (Rich AMeN Gill )

The latest version of the pier opened in 1987 but spans back to 1888. To this day it is visited by many. When I first saw this location parking was pretty easy to find. Now with buildings rising closer to the shore it has become harder to locate...


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Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

The first Scripps pier was raised in 1916. The structure I took pictures of was built in 1988. Both Piers were established with the financial support of the Scripps.  With the entrance located on college grounds, the pier is only open to public viewing during certain times.  

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Pacific Beach / Crystal Pier

Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier

Pacific Beach / Crystal Pier

Crystal Pier first opened in the mid 1920s as Pickering's Pleasure Pier.  The Structure is unique in that is has rental spaces available right on the extension. Prices vary, and with covid, it seems the pier has reduced guest capacity when not staying at one of the bungalows.  Still it is a nice walk out to the end with a noticable movement during incoming strong wave activity. 

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Ocean Beach Pier

Imperial Beach Pier

Pacific Beach / Crystal Pier

Will get to this Pier Soon!

Imperial Beach Pier

Imperial Beach Pier

Imperial Beach Pier

Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.

SoCal Pier Slide Shows

"Piers Of SoCal Chapter 1 LA County " A Visual Journey By Photographer Rich Gill...

 Photographer Rich Gill Takes you on a photo 4k Slide show drive down the First La Pier of Malibu to each extension heading south until you reach the final one before you hit the Orange County Border.  This half-hour immersion adds easy music from new artists to add to the beauty that is the Coast of Southern California...

"Piers Of SoCal Chapter 2 Orange County " A Visual Journey By Photographer Rich Gill...

Rich Gill Adds another Chapter to his roll along the Coast now in Orange Coast Stopping at the top pier of the OC Seal Beach he continues down to the well-known Huntington Beach.  But the Show doesn't stop there, continually taking us down until we reach San Clemente which is the last Pier of the county. But he adds just one more stop that many miss...

Piers of So Cal Chapter 3 San Diego County... Images by Rich Gill

 Rich Gill brings the third and Final Chapter of his Pier Trilogy to view as the San Diego Coast is now ready to start the Journey from the top to the final Pier before the Mexico Border.  Each with its unique personality and design shows any welcome explorer to our state that when you "See One, You do Not See Them All".

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