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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.

Pacific Park to Reconcept its Steel Roller Coaster to Celebrate Historic Route 66

Route 66 West Coaster Car Render
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From Chicago To LA With More Than 2,000 Miles All The Way, Pacific Park Will Highlight Historic Landmarks And Small-Town Americana With Its New Route 66 West Coaster SANTA MONICA, Calif., (February 04, 2020) – Get your Route 66 kicks while riding the Route 66 West Coaster roller coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, set to debut […]

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Calendar of Events at the Santa Monica Pier

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Annual event calendar for the Santa Monica Pier includes concerts, festivals, and seaside fun. Each year millions of people visit the Santa Monica Pier to enjoy the rides, games, and sweeping views of the beach. The Pier is also a popular location for live music, food festivals, and seasonal events for the whole family. When planning your next trip to […]

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Frequently Asked Question about the Film Independent Spirit Awards

The Film Independent Spirit Awards 2020
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The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards are approaching quickly and will take place right next door to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. This event taking place on Saturday, Feb. 8, will mark the show’s 35th anniversary celebrating and honoring some of the year’s most acclaimed films and filmmakers. Top talents from throughout the world of independent film will be recognized […]

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Santa Monica Pier Street Performers and Musicians

Violist on the Santa Monica Pier
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Street musicians, caricature artists, magicians, and dancers all make up the colorful atmosphere of the Santa Monica Pier PLEASE NOTE: Due to current restrictions and Health Orders, some performances may not be allowed. There will be a limited number of street performer spaces and a reduced number of performer lotteries. For more information, please contact Santa Monica Pier Corporation. Along […]

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Santa Monica Pier Heal the Bay Aquarium

Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier
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Heal the Bay Aquarium Under the Santa Monica Pier's boardwalk is a marine research and education center owned and operated by Heal the Bay. Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean. With over 100 local species on exhibit, hands-on activities for kids, and daily [...] Read More

Pop Up Salon at the Santa Monica Pier by FEKKAI

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Natural hair care and salon purveyor Fekkai builds a full 2-storey salon experience on the Santa Monica Pier bringing people to the beach to help clean up and get styled. To celebrate the launch of FEKKAI, a new clean, sustainable hair care line, Fekkai is partnering with Heal the Bay to bring a one-of-a-kind salon experience to the Santa Monica […]

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Santa Monica Pier Celebrates Year of the Rat with Lights on the Pacific Wheel

Year of the Rat at Santa Monica Pier
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2020 is Year of the Rat and Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is celebrating Lunar New Year on the Pacific Wheel by featuring red and gold patterns and icons from popular Lunar New Year celebrations. The Pacific Wheel will display a special light program January 24 – 26 for the Lunar New Year. The program will begin at […]

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Santa Monica Pier Hours: All Day Fun

Pacific Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier
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Please note, the Santa Monica Pier and individual businesses on the Pier currently have limited operating hours. The Pier closes from 10P-6A nightly. Please check each individual businesses hours separately prior to visiting. Click here for more information. Most of the year, you can find visitors of the Santa Monica Pier strolling under the sun and enjoying the balmy breezes [...] Read More

Tennis Channel lights the Pacific Wheel for the Australian Open

Australian Flag on the Pacific Wheel
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On January 20th, the lights of the Pacific Wheel will feature tennis icons and designs in partnership with the The Australian Consulate-General Los Angeles and the Tennis Channel for the opening of the Australian Open in Melbourne. The light program on the Pacific Wheel will begin at dusk and run all night.  The highlight of the program will be a […]

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The Arnold Strongman USA Championship returns to the Santa Monica Pier

Arnold Strongman Championship Santa Monica Pier 2019
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The Arnold Strongman USA Championship will return to the Santa Monica Pier on January 18, 2020 for the second year in a row with some of the world’s strongest men to compete against each other and raise money for California firefighter funds. The Arnold Strongman USA Championship is an annual competition featuring strength athletes from all over the world. Created […]

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