Santa Monica is where the historic Route 66 finishes its journey. The Route has become a destination in its own right, seesawing its way across much of the country, connecting towns and wayward landmarks. No matter how you look at it, the golden coast of California shines as its western-most point. Maybe you’re a visitor to Santa Monica, or maybe […]
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Right now, if you want to visit a theme park, your options are supremely limited. But after you’ve watched all of the roller coaster POV videos and walked around your favorite parks on Google Maps, there’s not much more you can do in order to scratch the theme park itch. This got us thinking about fictional theme parks that have […]
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The Santa Monica Pier will be red, green, and white on the evening of May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, where a smaller Mexican army […]
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Pacific Park To Display 90-Foot Tall Globe On Its Ferris Wheel For Earth Day The water surrounding the Santa Monica Pier will be illuminated by bright green and blue lights this upcoming Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22nd), as Pacific Park’s iconic Pacific Wheel spins a globe emoji around with its dazzling 174K LED lights. The light program will also feature […]
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Download these fun background images of the Santa Monica Pier and Beach to use during your next video conference. Video conference apps, virtual meetings, and chats through your phone or computer’s camera are a great way to stay connected with your friends and family when you can’t get together in person. Bring a bit of fun and creativity to your […]
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If you live in Southern California, your summer won’t be complete without a trip to the Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy a quick getaway in early summer before the peak season or come later in the summer to feel the bustling energy of LA’s ocean-side amusement park to let the sea breeze cool you off during the hot summer months. Here […]
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The Santa Monica History Museum recently had a special exhibit that showed the history of the Santa Monica Pier. The exhibit, titled “Santa Monica Pleasure Pier: A Look Back to 1917 from Today“, ran from November 5, 2019 to February 22, 2020. It was a visual exploration of the history of the infamous Pier by Michael Murphy and Jens Lucking […]
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You can take a virtual ride on the iconic Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel, located inside Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, courtesy of KTLA and their #LAsVeryOwn 360 video series. For those times when you can’t make it out to the Pier or just need a little escape from your daily life, revisit a ride on the Pacific Wheel. […]
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Pacific Park To Display 90-Foot Tall Shimmering Shamrock On Its Ferris Wheel For St. Patrick’s Day The water surrounding the Santa Monica Pier will be illuminated by bright green lights this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, as Pacific Park’s iconic Pacific Wheel spins lucky shamrocks and clovers with its dazzling 174K LED lights. The Wheel will also display fun icons […]
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You don’t always remember what you got, but you never forget what you did. That is Lwany’s premise for her ‘When NOT to shop’ YouTube video at the Santa Monica Pier. Lwany is the founder of How To Five Two, a petite style project. She regularly encourages fashionistas (of all sizes) to consume less and make the most of what they’ve […]
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