The most famous pier with a full-sized roller coaster is the Santa Monica Pier in California, home to the West Coaster. This iconic steel coaster is part of Pacific Park and is unique for being the only oceanfront coaster on the U.S. West Coast that sits directly over the Pacific Ocean; it offers riders stunning views of the coastline as it reaches speeds of 35 mph. Another notable international example is the Brighton Palace Pier in the UK, which features the "Turbo" coaster along with a variety of other high-thrill rides at the end of its long Victorian boardwalk. While many piers have small "kiddie" coasters or flat rides, Santa Monica's West Coaster is the one most frequently seen in films and television, recognized by its classic double-helix track that glows neon at night. If you're looking for a similar "over-water" thrill on the East Coast, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Texas also features a major coaster called the "Iron Shark," which boasts a 100-foot vertical drop over the Gulf of Mexico.