Each October, teams of runners compete in a 340 mile run across the American Southwest. The Speed Project was founded by LA-based runners Nils Arend and Blue Benadum who sought to cultivate a raw, anti-marathon running event that pushed the runners as well as people’s perception of what a run event is all about. Each running team is comprised of […]
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit in red, white and blue from Friday, July 3rd until Sunday, July 5th in celebration of the 4th of July. Independence Day, sometimes just referred to as “July 4th”, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The […]
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The Santa Monica Pier has reopened to the public. Only a limited number of guests will be permitted on the Pier at a time. Guests are encouraged to plan ahead before visiting. If you are visiting the Santa Monica Pier you will find that things look a little different. What to expect on your visit to the Santa Monica Pier […]
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Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier were closed to the public march 16 – June 24, 2020. The City of Santa Monica issued an executive order under emergency powers to temporarily close the Santa Monica Pier to the public. This included the pier deck parking, the amusement park, and all other tenant businesses on the Pier. The closure took […]
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The Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier will display a 90ft tall, animated flag for Flag Day on June 14th. In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Pacific Park’s Pacific Wheel will be […]
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit in teal on the evening of June 30th to kick off Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. Myasthenia Gravis (pronounced My-as-theen-ee-a grav-us) comes from the Greek and Latin words meaning “grave muscular weakness.” The most common form of MG is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by fluctuating weakness of the […]
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The beach city of Santa Monica is located on the western edge of Los Angeles and offers miles of pristine Pacific Ocean coastline, along with many other area attractions and amenities. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is one of the top destinations for both tourists and locals alike to visit but if you’re looking for things to do […]
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The Ferris wheel will be lit up all weekend with patterns of red, white, and blue and feature an animated American flag waving 130 ft over the ocean. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering, honoring, and mourning the military personnel that have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is […]
Read MoreDowntown Fruit Contact ADDRESS: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica CA 90401 Overview The Fruit Cart sells the freshest and healthiest snack you can find on the Santa Monica Pier – fresh cut, seasonal fruit. Fruit offers both small and large cups of Mexican-style fresh fruit and coconuts, with toppings such as chili powder or Tajin. Take your fruit cup to-go […]
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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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