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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.

Santa Monica Pier Car Show with Classic Hot Rods

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See classic cars and hot rods on display at the Santa Monica Pier with proceeds benefiting Pico Youth & Family Center. The Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) proudly presents the 3rd Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier Saturday, September 9th, from 10am to 4pm. You can lowride for a cause at this family-friendly event […]

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Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K Run Returns to the Santa Monica Pier

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Santa Monica Police Officers Association Hosts Its 2nd Annual Classic Car Show at the Santa Monica Pier

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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit Chargers Blue, Rams Blue and display both teams icons on Friday, August 11 to Saturday, August 12 to kickoff NFL’s preseason football in LA. NFL kick’s off preseason football this August with exhibition games taking place from Aug 3 to 27. The Los Angeles Rams play the Los Angeles Chargers at […]

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Santa Monica Pier’s Trapeze School celebrates PRIDE with their annual Pride Show 2.0

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Good Morning America Broadcasts Live from the Santa Monica Pier for Best Summer Beaches

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