It’s the Ferris wheel seen ‘round the world’ and it could be all yours for your next production. Since releasing guidance for film production in June, FilmLA reports that they have issued over 1,200 film permit applications from nearly 1,000 unique projects. While these numbers represent just half the volume reported a year earlier, the permits being issued are a […]
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue on Wednesday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays including Armistice […]
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Santa Monica Shines COVID-19 Assurance Program Brightens The Experience At Participating Businesses; Pledge and Safety Assurance Seals Awarded Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) created the Santa Monica Shines COVID-19 Assurance Program this past summer to helps businesses display their commitment to public safety during the coronavirus pandemic by earning the Santa Monica Shines Assurance Seal for their business. As […]
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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier announces guidelines for guests planning a visit to the Park. Recent Information On January 10th, the City of Santa Monica announced updated hours for the Santa Monica Pier and discourages visitors from crowding on the Pier. The Pier will be open on weekdays only for limited hours for walking and fresh air. Some […]
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The mask installed on the Inkie the Octopus sculpture above Pacific Park’s main entrance will be on view August 20 – August 30. Fox Television’s The Masked Singer received an Emmy nomination for Best Reality Competition Program. To encourage consideration, Fox arranged for a giant Miss Monster, wearing a 10-foot-wide mask, to be installed at the Santa Monica Pier. The […]
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The LA County Department of Public Health has ordered all LA County beaches, beach bike paths, and piers to close for the 4th of July weekend. The Santa Monica Pier will be closed starting at 8PM on Thursday, July 2nd and will reopen in limited operation at 10AM on Monday, July 6th. In a health order released on Tuesday, June […]
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The Santa Monica Pier has reopened to the public. Only a limited number of guests will be permitted on the Pier at a time. Guests are encouraged to plan ahead before visiting. If you are visiting the Santa Monica Pier you will find that things look a little different. What to expect on your visit to the Santa Monica Pier […]
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Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier were closed to the public march 16 – June 24, 2020. The City of Santa Monica issued an executive order under emergency powers to temporarily close the Santa Monica Pier to the public. This included the pier deck parking, the amusement park, and all other tenant businesses on the Pier. The closure took […]
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March is Red Cross Month and the celebration kicks off on the Santa Monica Pier with a special Ferris wheel light show that features the symbol of the Red Cross and red and white designs. The Red Cross Los Angeles Region celebrates its volunteer heroes during the month of March and encourages everyone to learn more about the American Red […]
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