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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.

Take the Stage on the Third Street Promenade

Third Street Promenade
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× Some links in this post lead to external sites that may not be current. The Third Street Promenade is an excellent stage on which you can perform your unique, entertaining acts. Millions of people visit the area every year — including families, tourists, and other guests. Downtown Santa Monica is currently putting on “Take the Stage” daily, which gives […]

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Whac-a-mole Tacos

Exterior of Whac-a-mole Tacos on the Santa Monica Pier
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Opened from 2017 – 2021, Whac-a-mole Tacos was a midway-themed taco shop inside Pacific Park. Whac-a-mole might be a weird name, but we like to think we upped our taco and loaded nacho game with this taco place. Mexican inspired, authentic Los Angeles street-style tacos were served made-to-order with your choice of grilled steak, pollo asado (marinated chicken), or carnitas […]

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How to Apply for a Job on the Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier Employees at Work
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Every year, hundreds of people join the Pacific Park team to spend their days having fun and staying safe with the thousands of guests that arrive. Located on the Santa Monica Pier, the Park is a unique entertainment destination filled with rides, games, food & beverages and retail—plus the opportunity to work at the beach! Pacific Park on the Santa […]

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Art installations in Downtown Santa Monica and the Pier celebrate a month of Pride

Rainbow lanterns at Santa Monica Place
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The Santa Monica Pier Bridge will be painted at the start of June in bright colors and 1970’s motifs Experience Miles of Art throughout Downtown Santa Monica and the Pier this June that celebrates SaMo PRIDE – a month-long celebration supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The art installations highlight the City’s inclusive and diverse spirit, with a focus on family-friendly displays […]

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The Class Summer Workout Series on the Santa Monica Pier

Workout class on Santa Monica Pier
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Popular workout program, The Class, is putting on a series of free workout classes this summer. You can workout for free on the first Saturday of the month this summer on the Santa Monica Pier. The Class will be set up on the very West end of the Pier from 8:30A-9:30A on Saturday June 5th, July 3rd, and August 7th. […]

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Street performers return to the Santa Monica Pier

Man playing saxophone on the Santa Monica Pier
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On May 1st, 2021, musicians, artists, and other street performers returned to the Santa Monica Pier You can once again enjoy live performances, watch artists create original pieces, and see slight-of-hand magic tricks by the unique street performers who work at the Santa Monica Pier. In March 2020, the Pier was closed amid concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. When the […]

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Jobs Available at the Santa Monica Pier 2021

Employee serving food on the Santa Monica Pier
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Pacific Park is now hiring for all positions – apply at the Job Fair on May 8th, 2021 Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is now hiring new employees for Spring and Summer positions. Pacific Park employs over 500 people every summer during the Pier’s busy vacation season. Jobs are available for all experience levels. Pacific Park looks for […]

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Earth Day Beach Cleanup at Santa Monica State Beach

Santa MoniCARES check presentation to Heal the Bay
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Update: Santa Monica Travel & Tourism’s nonprofit foundation Santa MoniCARES presented Heal the Bay with a $5,000 check during a partner based “Earth Day” Beach Clean Up at the seaside aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Joining in the Earth Day celebration and $5,000 check presentation was Sue Himmelrich, Mayor, City of Santa Monica; Marslaidh […]

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Get a taste of BOLT24 at the Santa Monica Pier

Bolt24 energy drink sampling on the Santa Monica Pier
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Visitors to the Santa Monica Pier next weekend are in for a little treat – they can taste the BOLT24 energy drink for free, while supplies last. From the makers of Gatorade, BOLT24 is an advance hydration solution for the 24/7 athlete that includes ingredients formulated to help support an athletic lifestyle. It delivers an electrolyte blend from watermelon and […]

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Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Los Angeles

Couple on Santa Monica Pier roller coaster
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Choosing the perfect location for your engagement session can be daunting, so I always recommend my couples look back at their relationship and think about things they love doing together or sentimental locations. As much as you’ll use your engagement photos for your wedding website, save the date, to brag on Instagram or to hang around the house; they’re really […]

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