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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.

Starry Lemon Lime and the LA Lakers Tip-off at the Santa Monica Pier

Starry sodas in cans and bottles depicted in bright green and Yellow - text reads 'NBA + Starry 3-Point Contest'
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STARRY™ Suits Up as the New Official Soft Drink of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League with a 3-point contest and free swag on October 22, 2023 STARRY, PepsiCo’s newly unveiled lemon lime flavored soda, will become the official soft drink of the NBA, the WNBA and NBA G League in North America. STARRY will make a splash, becoming […]

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Sunday July 16 is National Ice Cream Day

Two girls enjoy cones of Lappert's Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day on July 16 at the Santa Monica Pier
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The Santa Monica Pier has 6 distinct ice creams you can sample on your next visit to the beach You may remember the old lyric: “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” No other place provides you more opportunity for ice cream and screams than the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. With its thrilling, steel-track roller coaster thundering […]

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Hot Dog on a Stick Reopens Their Original Store by the Santa Monica Pier

a Corn Dog from Hot Dog on a Stick in Santa Monica, CA
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Hot Dog on a Stick Stomps Out Free Lemonade for Grand Reopening of Original Muscle Beach Location Hot Dog on a Stick, the all-American, beach-born brand, announces an official grand reopening celebration to commemorate the refreshed look of the chain’s original Muscle Beach location on April 22. The beloved, red hot dog shack closed for a major remodel just before […]

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Yummy Must-Eats at the Santa Monica Pier

strawberry funnel cake on the santa monica pier pacific park
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From oceanside, sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go snacks and picnic to-go kits for dining on the sand, there is a food paradise to be found on the Santa Monica Pier. Wanna know the best local shareable food on the pier? Believe it or not – it’s the funnel cake! Commence happy dancing! Although a fried, ecstasy-inducing dessert, the average funnel cake [...] Read More

The Coffee Bean on the Santa Monica Pier Celebrates National Coffee Day

National Coffee Day poster
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Java lovers unite – National Coffee Day is taking place on Wednesday, September 29th 2021. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will celebrate the day by offering one free regular size brewed coffee with the purchase of a fresh pastry item, while supplies last. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf on the […]

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Whac-a-mole Tacos

Exterior of Whac-a-mole Tacos on the Santa Monica Pier
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Opened from 2017 – 2021, Whac-a-mole Tacos was a midway-themed taco shop inside Pacific Park. Whac-a-mole might be a weird name, but we like to think we upped our taco and loaded nacho game with this taco place. Mexican inspired, authentic Los Angeles street-style tacos were served made-to-order with your choice of grilled steak, pollo asado (marinated chicken), or carnitas […]

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Santa Monica Pier Holiday Events 2020

Holiday events at the Santa Monica Pier include special lights at Pacific Park | photo by @tps_johntobin
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Sweet treats, nightly light programs, and holiday window displays from the Bob Baker Marionette Company all make the Santa Monica Pier a fun, festive destination this holiday season. As the days get shorter and the breeze coming in off the waves of the Pacific can be called “brisk”, the shops and attractions at the Santa Monica Pier begin their plans […]

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Holiday Coffees at the Santa Monica Pier this Holiday Season

Winter Dream Tea Latte is one of the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's seasonal flavors. Pictured is a piping hot cup of this aromatic treat.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf serves up fresh new holiday flavors this fall on the Santa Monica Pier Each winter The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf rolls out new and exciting flavors that evoke your childhood memories of candy canes and cupcakes being baked around the house for the holidays. This year you can wrap your mittens around a […]

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How to Cook a Funnel Cake at Home

Funnel Cake with powdered sugar and strawberries on top
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On the Santa Monica Pier you will find a cornucopia of tasty delights for the palate. From rich, artisanal ice creams and made-to-order burgers, to fresh-caught seafood from the surrounding waters of the Pacific, there’s a dish for every guest at the Pier. Perhaps the most iconic treat served on the Pier is the fresh, fried funnel cakes. Although no […]

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Tyra Banks’ ModelLand Comes to Santa Monica

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On September 2nd, Tyra Banks will be finally launching the theme park "ModelLand" in Downtown Santa Monica. ModelLand is a multi-sensorial experience to enhance your outer & inner beauty. You have chosen to enter the world of fierce and fabulous fun. Our Posing Professionals await, ready to celebrate you and help you discover your best poses. Feast upon gourmet ice [...] Read More