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SPECIAL HOURS:

  • Thursday, May 2, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 4 PM.
  • Thursday, May 9, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 3:30 PM.
  • Wednesday, May 15, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 4 PM.
  • Thursday, May 19, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 6 PM.
  • Thursday, May 23, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public at 6 PM.
  • Friday, July 12, Pacific Park will be CLOSED to the public ALL DAY.

🕐 For a full schedule of hours, please check our operating calendar before planning your visit.

National Ferris Wheel Day 2020

Pacific Wheel in Santa Moncia
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In addition to Valentine's Day, February 14th is the annual observance of National Ferris Wheel Day. The 14th of February is the birth day of George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr, the inventor of the Ferris Wheel. Juliet Lamar visited Pacific Park to talk to some Ferris Wheel riders and provided this short video on her Instagram. The Ferris wheel was [...] Read More

Valentine’s Day at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

A heart on the Pacific Wheel - Photo by de.herrera
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To help out those still piecing together their most romantic date night ever, we’ve outlined some of the top reasons the Santa Monica Pier is the most romantic place to take your date in LA.   Love is in the air at the Santa Monica Pier. Often lauded as one of the most romantic places in Los Angeles, the Pier […]

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Santa Monica in the Movies

Pacific Wheel at Pacific Park
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In the movie-making mecca that is the Golden State, Santa Monica’s idyllic blend of city and sea is a perennial favorite setting for all manners of silver screen endeavors. A perfect cocktail of natural beauty and pop culture, this storied sliver of West LA has proven itself over the decades as a storyteller’s dream spot.   Luckily for visiting movie […]

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Windy Time Cart on the Santa Monica Pier

Cart selling hanging wind ornaments on the Santa Monica Pier
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Windy Time is a souvenir cart on the Santa Monica Pier that sells a selection of hanging wind spinners and ornaments, snow globes, and other unique gifts. You can buy great gifts on the Santa Monica Pier for your friends and family back home. Windy Time is a mobile retail vending cart on the Santa Monica Pier Boardwalk. The cart […]

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Beach Signs and Gifts Cart on the Santa Monica Pier

Cart selling signs and gifts on the Santa Monica Pier
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Decorate your wall with cool, retro beach-themed art from the Beach Signs & Gifts cart on the Santa Monica Pier. This retail cart offers unique wooden art pieces, keepsake wooden postcards, as well as customized plaques and souvenirs. Wood postcards like those available at Beach Signs and Gifts were first sold at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. While some […]

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In The News – December 2019

Photo of the Pacific Wheel from phone
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Pacific Park is regularly featured in news articles, vlogs, and the media. Below are our picks for the top news and blogs mentioning Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier for October - December, 2019. California Unpublished Los Angeles Day Trips for Families "Santa Monica Pier can get rather crowded on weekends, but if you can hit it up on [...] Read More

Pacific Park to Reconcept its Steel Roller Coaster to Celebrate Historic Route 66

Route 66 West Coaster Car Render
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From Chicago To LA With More Than 2,000 Miles All The Way, Pacific Park Will Highlight Historic Landmarks And Small-Town Americana With Its New Route 66 West Coaster SANTA MONICA, Calif., (February 04, 2020) – Get your Route 66 kicks while riding the Route 66 West Coaster roller coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, set to debut […]

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Calendar of Events at the Santa Monica Pier

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Annual event calendar for the Santa Monica Pier includes concerts, festivals, and seaside fun. Each year millions of people visit the Santa Monica Pier to enjoy the rides, games, and sweeping views of the beach. The Pier is also a popular location for live music, food festivals, and seasonal events for the whole family. When planning your next trip to […]

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Frequently Asked Question about the Film Independent Spirit Awards

The Film Independent Spirit Awards 2020
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The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards are approaching quickly and will take place right next door to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. This event taking place on Saturday, Feb. 8, will mark the show’s 35th anniversary celebrating and honoring some of the year’s most acclaimed films and filmmakers. Top talents from throughout the world of independent film will be recognized […]

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Santa Monica Pier Street Performers and Musicians

Violist on the Santa Monica Pier
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Street musicians, caricature artists, magicians, and dancers all make up the colorful atmosphere of the Santa Monica Pier PLEASE NOTE: Due to current restrictions and Health Orders, some performances may not be allowed. There will be a limited number of street performer spaces and a reduced number of performer lotteries. For more information, please contact Santa Monica Pier Corporation. Along […]

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