L.A. Times article on "tiny amusement parks by the sea"

[perlster]

here

 

[tripletlyblessed]

As someone who visits both DLR and the Santa Monica pier often I think comparing them is weird. They are vastly different experiences.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Interesting but there is no comparison. Disney stands alone and DLR continues to pack them in. While I can spend all day at a Disney park I wouldn't at a small seaside park that basically offers carnival type rides.

 

[MsTiauna27]

Santa Monica Pier is super ghetto. Why compare the pier to DLR? Thats like comparing the La Times to NY Times being that NY Times is more enjoyable.

 

[Huff]

Totally different experiences. Bellemonte park is lots of fun with a decent beach. Reminds me of the boardwalk beach parks of years gone by. But I wouldn't compare it to DLR or any other large scale amusement park. I love each but go to them for vastly different reasons.