A Pier is a raised walkway which is made over water. It is supported by widely spread piles or pillars. It has a very light structure because of which is not damaged by tides and currents. Piers can be found in a number of structures and sizes. They are built for several purposes.
The longest Public Pier on the west Coast of United States is Huntington Beach pier. It is located in Huntington Beach, California. It has a length of 1850 feet or 560 meter. However, the longest Pier is considered as the Oceanside Pier which has a length of 1942 feet.