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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.

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Taking a trip to SoCal is a dream for many. Every year millions of visitors head west to take their family on the ultimate Southern California adventure by sharing thrilling days at Disneyland, spending endless sun-filled days on the beach, and visiting the most instagrammable place in LA — the Santa Monica Pier. There’s only so much time in the […]

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