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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.

Valentine’s Day wheel lighting on the Santa Monica Pier

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The Pacific Wheel will once again light up for love this Valentine’s Day weekend with a special light program that features hearts and fun emojis. Angelenos can enjoy a romantic ride on a 90-foot-tall Ferris wheel while hearing the sweet sounds of waves crashing and catching the beautiful sights of hearts and love emojis in lights all on Valentine’s Day, [...] Read More

Frieze Santa Monica

The carousel horses on the Merry Go Round at the Santa Monica Pier where a special Frieze LA exhibit will be hosted – Photo by @roamwithaview
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Santa Monica is honored to host this year’s Frieze Los Angeles at Santa Monica Airport. Join for this global arts fair — set to be the largest ever in Los Angeles — where more than 120 galleries from over 22 countries across the world will be on display. Spark creativity, mingle with world-class artists, and explore a little bit of [...] Read More

Black History Month Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, green, and yellow on Wednesday, February 1 in recognition of Black History Month 2023. Black History Month is an opportunity to inform, educate, and reflect on the important people, contributions, and events in the history of the African diaspora. February 2023 will mark the fourth year that the Santa Monica [...] Read More

Year of the Rabbit Lunar New Year Lighting Event at the Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel lit red for Chinese New Year - Photo by @rughead8
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red and gold on Friday, January 20 to Sunday, January 22 to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Lunar New Year is a celebration of the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the [...] Read More

Texas Christian University Heads to Santa Monica Ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship

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On January 8th, TCU will hold a pep rally on the Santa Monica Pier in advance of the National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on January 9th. Los Angeles is the proud home of the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship (CFP) at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. The Entertainment Capital of the World boasts a rich history of delivering [...] Read More

Pacific Park in the News | December 2022

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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 2022. People Paris Hilton and Carter Reum Celebrate 1-Year Wedding Anniversary with Star-Studded Party “Guests in attendance at Paris Hilton and Carter Reum's one-year wedding anniversary [...] Read More

New Year’s Eve Countdown 2023 on the Santa Monica Pier

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See the New Year’s Eve Countdown 2023 on the Santa Monica Pier LIVE on Pacific Park's YouTube Page. The West Coast’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Displays The Ferris Wheel’s 174,000 LED Lights With 90-Feet Tall Countdown Numbers To Ring In 2023. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will count down to the new year with a dazzling display of [...] Read More

Top 2022 Filming: Movies, TV, Music Video

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier Filming - Griffin Matthews - Mo Mcrae
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As the year comes to a close, we look back at Pacific Park’s best film shoots in 2022. The Santa Monica Pier continues to be a premier filming destination in Los Angeles for films and photoshoots that want to promote a nostalgic look for their commercials, tv shows, or documentaries. Check out our picks for the best film shoots hosted [...] Read More

Top 2022 Events at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

Kids Choice Awards After Party at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
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As the year comes to a close, we look back at Pacific Park’s best events in 2022. The Santa Monica Pier continues to be a premier event destination in Los Angeles for Hollywood parties, marquee fundraisers, small family events, and those who are ‘sliving’ their best lives. Check out our picks for the best events hosted this year here at [...] Read More

Christmas 2022 Ferris wheel lighting on Santa Monica Pier

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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier To Display an 90-Foot Tall Snowman On Its Ferris Wheel to kick-off the Holiday Season 2022. Every holiday season, Pacific Park lights the chilly December nights with fun and festive holiday icons and patterns on the world-famous Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel. The wheel’s 174,000 LEDs shine brilliantly over the Pacific’s rolling surf, and [...] Read More