Santa Monica Pier is a favorite spot amongst both tourists and locals to Southern California.

French photographerHelene Havard, who visits the area often, set out to capture the vibrancy of this area.

By working with her signature, Wes Anderson-like colors, she heightens the dreamy quality of these laidback scenes.

pier burger stand in santa monica pier

Santa Monica Pier is a place I find magical, especially at sunset.

Each time I come to LA, I like this place for the retro feeling it has.

Everything seems from another time.

stand at santa monica pier

It feels a little bit surreal according to my taste.

In Havard’s pastel-toned images, Santa Monica Pier looks like a place where it’s always Sunday afternoon.

Each time I come to LA, I like this place for the retro feeling it has.

stand at santa monica pier

Everything seems from another time.

It feels a little bit surreal according to my taste.

ferris wheel and stand at santa monica pier

stand at santa monica pier

ferris wheel and stand at santa monica pier

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santa monica pier

santa monica beach

santa monica pier stands

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santa monica beach and pier

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