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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 Retire Original Sea Dragon, Debuts All-New, Improved Sea Dragon Swinging Amusement Park Ride

The bright green Sea Dragon ride swings with riders at the Santa Moncia Pier
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After delighting guests with more than 12 million rides at the Santa Monica Pier, the 6,000 pound, 26 feet long, bright green Sea Dragon is taking its last ride into retirement with an epic helicopter flight across the Santa Monica Bay. The original Sea Dragon ride opened with Pacific Park on May 26, 1996, and after carrying more than 12 […]

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Kali Uchis New Album Red Moon in Venus Inspired Light Show at the Santa Monica Pier

Kali Uchis pictured with butterflies inher hair - artwork from her new albumn Red Moon in Venus | Photo provided by Universal Music Group
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Universal Music Group arranged for a special lighting of the Pacific Wheel to celebrate the Kali Uchis’s first studio release since 2020 Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis has unveiled her newest English language album, Red Moon In Venus, out on March 3 via Geffen Records/Universal Music. “Love is the message,” Uchis explains about the new album, “a timeless, burning expression of […]

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Spring Break at the Santa Monica Pier

Beach goers run into the water by the Santa Monica Pier
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You can spend Spring Break in Santa Monica to enjoy the beach, laid-back SoCal vibes, and tasty eats that make California famous. Spring Break is an unofficial holiday during the spring when the weather is starting to warm up and school students are looking for a respite to break up their busy second semester. Most schools in the United States […]

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International Women’s Day Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

International Women's Day Celebrated at the Santa Monica Pier with a lighting of the Pacific Wheel in Green and Purple.
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit purple, green and white on Wednesday, March 8 in recognition of International Women’s Day. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier celebrates Women’s History Month with a special lighting of the Pacific Wheel on March 8, International Women’s Day. This special light program on the Ferris wheel features purple, green and […]

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Pacific Park Retires Original Sea Dragon

The Sea Dragon Ride at Pacific Park and Santa Monica Pier
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After delighting guests for more than 27 years, and giving more than 12 million rides at the Santa Monica Pier, the bright green Sea Dragon will retire to make way for an all-new Sea Dragon ride. The Sea Dragon on the Santa Monica Pier is retiring and Pacific Park will display the original Sea Dragon in the upper Pier parking [...] Read More

2023 Spring Job Fair at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

Managers at Pacific Park attend a recruiting table at the Job Fair at Pacific Park
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Pacific Park hosts job fair on February 18; don’t miss your chance to work by the beach at the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. With Spring in the air and Summer around the corner, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has over 80 available positions at one of the most recognizable destinations in Los Angeles, now offering the chance to [...] Read More

Get Ready to Get Nuts at the Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship

joey chestnut at the world famous taco eating contest on the santa monica pier
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Wonderful® Pistachios and Major League Eating Bring Top-Ranked Eaters to Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier to Get Crackin’ on World Pistachio Day, February 26, 2023 Major League Eating and Wonderful® Pistachios have teamed up to host the “Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship” on World Pistachio Day, February 26, 2023. World Champion Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut and other [...] 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

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

davidbinnickphotography-new years 2023 countdown
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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 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