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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.

๐Ÿ• For a full schedule of hours, please check our operating calendar before planning your visit.

Santa Monica Pier Heal the Bay Aquarium

Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier
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Heal the Bay Aquarium Under the Santa Monica Pier's boardwalk is a marine research and education center owned and operated by Heal the Bay. Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean. With over 100 local species on exhibit, hands-on activities for kids, and daily [...] Read More

Pop Up Salon at the Santa Monica Pier by FEKKAI

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Natural hair care and salon purveyor Fekkai builds a full 2-storey salon experience on the Santa Monica Pier bringing people to the beach to help clean up and get styled. To celebrate the launch of FEKKAI, a new clean, sustainable hair care line, Fekkai is partnering with Heal the Bay to bring a one-of-a-kind salon experience to the Santa Monica […]

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Santa Monica Pier Celebrates Year of the Rat with Lights on the Pacific Wheel

Year of the Rat at Santa Monica Pier
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2020 is Year of the Rat and Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is celebrating Lunar New Year on the Pacific Wheel by featuring red and gold patterns and icons from popular Lunar New Year celebrations. The Pacific Wheel will display a special light program January 24 – 26 for the Lunar New Year. The program will begin at […]

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Santa Monica Pier Hours: All Day Fun

Pacific Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier
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Please note, the Santa Monica Pier and individual businesses on the Pier currently have limited operating hours. The Pier closes from 10P-6A nightly. Please check each individual businesses hours separately prior to visiting. Click here for more information. Most of the year, you can find visitors of the Santa Monica Pier strolling under the sun and enjoying the balmy breezes [...] Read More

Tennis Channel lights the Pacific Wheel for the Australian Open

Australian Flag on the Pacific Wheel
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On January 20th, the lights of the Pacific Wheel will feature tennis icons and designs in partnership with the The Australian Consulate-General Los Angeles and the Tennis Channel for the opening of the Australian Open in Melbourne. The light program on the Pacific Wheel will begin at dusk and run all night.ย  The highlight of the program will be a […]

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The Arnold Strongman USA Championship returns to the Santa Monica Pier

Arnold Strongman Championship Santa Monica Pier 2019
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The Arnold Strongman USA Championship will return to the Santa Monica Pier on January 18, 2020 for the second year in a row with some of the worldโ€™s strongest men to compete against each other and raise money for California firefighter funds. The Arnold Strongman USA Championship is an annual competition featuring strength athletes from all over the world. Created […]

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Win a Pair of Tickets to the Film Independent Spirit Awards

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The Film Independent Spirit Awards return to Santa Monica this winter on Saturday, February 8th at beach Lot 1 N just north of the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica residents have an exciting opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the Film Independent Spirit Awards, an offer that is made possible by Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) and […]

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The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards

The Film Independent Spirit Awards 2020
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The Film Independent Spirit Awards will return to Santa Monica on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in a beach side tent just steps away from the sand and right next door to the world famous Santa Monica Pier. This event marks the showโ€™s 35th anniversary celebrating and honoring some of the yearโ€™s most acclaimed films and filmmakers within the independent film […]

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Shopping on the Santa Monica Pier

Shopping on the Santa Monica Pier
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Your Ultimate Guide to Shopping on the Santa Monica Pier When it comes to fun and excitement on the shores of the Golden State, no trip is complete without a visit to the Santa Monica Pier. With its Instagram-worthy beaches, tasty boardwalk treats, thrilling Pacific Park rides, and stores for all manner of mementos and memorabilia, the Pier has something […]

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Santa Monica Pier Carousel

Overview of the Santa Monica Pier Carousel
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The Santa Monica Pier Carousel: A Historical Landmark   For over 100 years, the Santa Monica Pier Carousel has remained a popular entertainment destination for visitors seeking family-friendly amusement. Guests love the rare chance to ride one of the few original merry-go-rounds left from the golden age of seaside entertainment. Many also enjoy photographing the unique Looff Hippodrome building that […]

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