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Santa Monica, California: Original Hot Dog Stick

Beachgoers have enjoyed a lemonade and a hot dog on a stick served from this small red building since 1946. There are over a hundred in the chain today; this was the first.

Address:
1633 Ocean Front, Santa Monica, CA
Directions:
Next to the Santa Monica Pier, south on the boardwalk.
Hours:
Always visible. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Hot Dog on a Stick.

Original Hot Dog On A Stick

In June of 1946, Dave Barham opened the first Hot Dog on a Stick location on the beaches of Santa Monica. Situated next to the Original Muscle Beach next to the Santa Monica Pier, they still serve the same hot dogs and lemonade they've grown famous for.

[MattandKasey, 10/04/2012]

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