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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.

‘Save The Pier’ Campaign Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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A proposed 35-acre artificial island in the middle of Santa Monica Bay would have resulted in the demolition of the beloved Santa Monica Pier leading to a community revolt in 1972. The last 50 years are proof that grassroots efforts do pay off and that you can fight City Hall. To showcase the events of two groups of passionate citizens [...] 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

Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit yellow, orange, pink, purple, and blue on Thursday, September 15 in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022. Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the culture, contributions, and heritage of American people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This recognition began in 1968 when President Lyndon B. [...] Read More

Local’s Night Returns to the Santa Monica Pier to Celebrate 100 Years of the Carousel Horses

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Local's Night on the Santa Monica Pier returns on September 15th to celebrate 100 years of the Carousel Horses. Local's Night is back and better than ever. This month is particularly special because the Carousel Horses in the Looff Hippodrome building are turning 100!! These horses have been a part of Santa Monica Pier history for the last century and [...] Read More

2nd Annual End of Summer Classic Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier

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Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) proudly presents the 2nd Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, September 10th from 10 AM to 4 PM. Lowride for a Cause. All proceeds will benefit youth services and after-school programming for underserved youth in Santa Monica and Los Angeles County. Last year, more than 1,000 people attended this [...] Read More

Marvel’s Young Spider-Man Takes over the Santa Monica Pier

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Spider-Man is swinging to the Santa Monica Pier with his Amazing Friends and fun activities for kids from August 26th to the 28th. Spidey and His Amazing Friends is a show on Disney Junior by Marvel that features young versions of the Marvel characters such as Gwen Stacy, the Black Panther, and Iron Man. The series follows Peter Parker/ Spider-Man [...] Read More

Honoring Kobe Bryant’s Legacy on the Santa Monica Pier

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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit purple and gold on Wednesday, August 24 in honor of Kobe Bryant's legacy in the City of Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant Day (also known as Black Mamba Day or Mamba Day) is being celebrated on August 24 in Los Angeles to commemorate the life of Laker legend, Kobe Bryant. Back in [...] Read More

Save the Children’s ‘100 Days of Reading’ Campaign kicks off in Santa Monica with a lighting of the Pacific Wheel

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Summer’s Better with Books! Save the Children’s 100 Days of Reading Campaign to Keep Kids Reading, Learning all Summer Long Save the Children is launching its annual summer reading campaign in the United States, 100 Days of Reading, to give children fun ways to keep reading and learning this summer, while also helping provide support and resources to kids in [...] Read More

LA Opera Presents AIDA at the Santa Monica Pier

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On June 4th The Santa Monica Pier is hosting the LA Opera on the Big Screen. Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic and come experience the music and drama of Aida under the stars. This event is free to attend. ABOUT AIDA One of opera’s grandest and greatest works, Verdi’s Aida is an immortal opera of love, [...] Read More

Pacific Park Recognized Locally for Commitment to Green Initiatives

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The City of Santa Monica has recognized Pacific Park® with a 2020-2021 Gold GoSaMo Achievement Award for reducing vehicle trips, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions in the city . The GoSaMo program is designed to help employers and property managers comply with local transportation regulations and assist commuters, residents, and visitors to find the mobility options that best suit their [...] Read More