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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.

Top 2022 Filming: Movies, TV, Music Video

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier Filming - Griffin Matthews - Mo Mcrae
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As the year comes to a close, we look back at Pacific Park’s best film shoots in 2022. The Santa Monica Pier continues to be a premier filming destination in Los Angeles for films and photoshoots that want to promote a nostalgic look for their commercials, tv shows, or documentaries. Check out our picks for the best film shoots hosted [...] Read More

The American Film Market is Returning to Santa Monica

sunset on santa monica beach
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The American Film Market (AFM) is finally returning in-person to Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel from November 1st - 6th. Since 1981, the American Film Market has been the central location for production and distribution deals that produce over $1 billion in deals. Over 7,000 participants can discover the entire global catalog of available films and projects, attend 50-plus world-class [...] Read More

Life is a Rollercoaster with Maria Luksetich

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An indie filmmaker's journey producing ‘Different Eye,’ a family movie centered around his daughter, Maria, and the roller coaster ride at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Hi, my name is John Luksetich. I am a filmmaker and the founder of Go Nuts Films. Some eight years ago, I was inspired to make an indie family movie with my [...] Read More

Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in Los Angeles

Couple on Santa Monica Pier roller coaster
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Choosing the perfect location for your engagement session can be daunting, so I always recommend my couples look back at their relationship and think about things they love doing together or sentimental locations. As much as you’ll use your engagement photos for your wedding website, save the date, to brag on Instagram or to hang around the house; they’re really […]

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How to shoot a feature film on a budget at an amusement park

Film shoot on the Santa Monica Pier
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Filmmaker Michael Masarof filmed his romantic comedy First Love at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in 2019 on a low budget. Looking back on the film’s one year anniversary of its release date, we asked him to share his experience about filming at an amusement park. Keep reading to see what he said! I said to my producer: […]

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Filming resumes in Santa Monica during COVID-19 closures

Filming in Santa Monica - Maggie Clark wears a blue dress on the Santa Monica Beach as a camera operator prepares to film her with the Santa Monica Pier | Photo by Magie Clark, @MaggieClarkOnCamera
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It’s the Ferris wheel seen ‘round the world’ and it could be all yours for your next production. Since releasing guidance for film production in June, FilmLA reports that they have issued over 1,200 film permit applications from nearly 1,000 unique projects. While these numbers represent just half the volume reported a year earlier, the permits being issued are a […]

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The American Film Market goes virtual for 2020

Greeters at the American Film Market outside Loews Santa Monica Hotel
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The American Film Market will be held virtually this November. AFM (the American Film Market) will be held online this November 9th through 13th in place of its usual annual market in Santa Monica, California due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year would have been the 30th anniversary of AFM in Santa Monica. To participate in this year’s AFM, just go […]

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Beth Mancuso becomes a finalist in National Geographic Photography Contest with images from the Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier and Ferris Wheel at night
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National Geographic held an “Assignment Inspiration” photography contest this past summer on Instagram. We caught up with Beth Mancuso, one of the three finalists from the contest, whose pictures from the Santa Monica Pier helped get her in one of the top three spots of the contest. We asked Beth about her background in photography, experience with the contest, and […]

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U.S. Polo Assn. Launches Summer Brand Campaign & Collection with Photo Shoot on the Santa Monica Pier

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Iconic Santa Monica Pier and Malibu Beach Serve as Backdrop to the Brand’s Campaign U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its fun, colorful, sport-inspired collection with hues that include brights and subtle pastels for summer, with a dose of denim. All these fresh looks can be seen in images from the […]

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Our Favorite Music Videos Filmed at the Santa Monica Pier

Chris Brown's Undecide Music Video at Pacific Park
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The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most-filmed locations in Los Angeles and has starred in hundreds of movies, music videos, commercials, and TV shows. The Pier offers storytellers a unique landscape with sweeping ocean views, wide, sandy beaches, plus an amusement park and classic boardwalk midway. Pacific Park’s bright blue and pink walls have served as the background […]

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