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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.

Twilight Concert Series Information

Twilight Concert Series on the Santa Monice Pier
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The Twilight Concert Series is an annual showcase of live musical performances held over several evenings on the Santa Monica Pier. The Series began in 1984 and has been known as the Twilight Dance Series, Twilight Concert Series, and is now known simply as Twilight on the Pier. The concert and has featured a diverse lineup of award-winning and up-and-coming […]

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Santa Monica Events Calendars

Santa Monica Events Calendars
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There’s never a shortage of things to do in Santa Monica. Sometimes there are so many events coming up in our city that it can be difficult to keep track of all the things you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking for weekly farmer’s markets, art exhibits or major concerts, we have you covered. In addition to events on […]

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What Ferris Wheels and Valentine’s Day Have in Common

Valentine's Day on the Pacific Wheel
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There is an unlikely connection between Ferris wheels and the annual Valentine’s Dayholiday that most people don’t know about. Cupid’s holiday happens to also fall on the birthday of the man who invented the Ferris Wheel, George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. He was born on February 14th, 1859, and debuted the first ever Ferris Wheel in 1893 at the Chicago […]

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The Essentials for Your One Day Stay in Santa Monica

One Day in Santa Monica
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Santa Monica is set up perfectly for people who want to come in and see what the city has to offer within a day or two. In the great sprawl of Los Angeles, Santa Monica is tucked up against the shore, with everything you need to enjoy a short vacation within walking distance or a short ride away. In the […]

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The Best Scenic View in Santa Monica

Best Views from the Pacific Wheel
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There is no shortage of sites to see or things to do in beautiful downtown Santa Monica. You can find plenty of restaurants with scenic views, rooftop bars where you can see skyline, but one place stands above the rest. The best scenic view in Santa Monica is undoubtedly from the top of the iconic Ferris wheel on the Pier. […]

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How to Spend a Lovely Day in Santa Monica Without a Car

Santa Monica Downtown Metro Station
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Sometimes it’s nice not having a car. Sometimes what you really want is to be in a place where you don’t need a car. Santa Monica can be such a place, especially if you’re a visitor just trying to make a day of it. This beachside city offers a world of opportunities, attractions, and landmarks all concentrated in a central […]

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Multi-Day Passes for Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier three day pass
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There are three ways to purchase multi-day passes for Pacific Park’s 12 amusement park rides. The 3 Day Pass is good for unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days; the Weekday Annual Pass is good for unlimited rides Monday-Friday for an entire year; and the Premium Annual Pass grants pass holders unlimited rides all 365 days the Park is open. Pacific […]

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Tips for Amusement Parks with Toddlers

Tips for Amusement Parks with Toddlers
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Taking a toddler to a amusement park can make for a fun and exciting day for the whole family, yes, including the parents. With a little bit of extra preparation and planning, you can avoid any potential meltdowns or tantrums along the way. We talked to several top mommy bloggers and have come up with the following tips for Theme Amusement […]

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6 Things That Originated on the Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Pier at Night Purple Lights
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The Santa Monica Pier is often associated with beautiful beaches, Instagram-worthy sunsets and the sign marking the end of Route 66. Hearing the name “Santa Monica Pier” may conjure up the image of fishing poles stationed off the back and sides of the Pier and the smell of funnel cakes wafting from the specialty food stands. But does Popeye the […]

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Mackelmore at the Santa Monica Pier

Mackelmore On The Santa Monica Pier
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Mackelmore and his daughter visited the Santa Monica Pier to shoot an Instagram video during his tour stop in Los Angeles. The video, posted Friday, shows Mackelmore walking down the iconic Pier Bridge onto the Santa Monica Pier boardwalk then into Pacific Park where his daughter rides Sea Planes and Frog Hopper. He then shows his awesome dad skills winning […]

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