Great memories, there. The horseshoe pier was an interesting place. I Remember going into Hickory Farms across the walkway and getting the free samples. I couldn't believe they'd just be giving food away.
Fishing was always good as I recall
I remember as a kid hearing about people falling from the windows at Old Tony's.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jul-15-me-hero15-story.html