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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.

๐Ÿ• For a full schedule of hours, please check our operating calendar before planning your visit.

Frequently Asked Question about the Film Independent Spirit Awards

The Film Independent Spirit Awards 2020
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The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards are approaching quickly and will take place right next door to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. This event taking place on Saturday, Feb. 8, will mark the showโ€™s 35th anniversary celebrating and honoring some of the yearโ€™s most acclaimed films and filmmakers. Top talents from throughout the world of independent film will be recognized […]

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The Arnold Strongman USA Championship returns to the Santa Monica Pier

Arnold Strongman Championship Santa Monica Pier 2019
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The Arnold Strongman USA Championship will return to the Santa Monica Pier on January 18, 2020 for the second year in a row with some of the worldโ€™s strongest men to compete against each other and raise money for California firefighter funds. The Arnold Strongman USA Championship is an annual competition featuring strength athletes from all over the world. Created […]

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The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards

The Film Independent Spirit Awards 2020
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The Film Independent Spirit Awards will return to Santa Monica on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in a beach side tent just steps away from the sand and right next door to the world famous Santa Monica Pier. This event marks the showโ€™s 35th anniversary celebrating and honoring some of the yearโ€™s most acclaimed films and filmmakers within the independent film […]

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Shopping on the Santa Monica Pier

Shopping on the Santa Monica Pier
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Your Ultimate Guide to Shopping on the Santa Monica Pier When it comes to fun and excitement on the shores of the Golden State, no trip is complete without a visit to the Santa Monica Pier. With its Instagram-worthy beaches, tasty boardwalk treats, thrilling Pacific Park rides, and stores for all manner of mementos and memorabilia, the Pier has something […]

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Santa Monica Pier Carousel

Overview of the Santa Monica Pier Carousel
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The Santa Monica Pier Carousel: A Historical Landmark   For over 100 years, the Santa Monica Pier Carousel has remained a popular entertainment destination for visitors seeking family-friendly amusement. Guests love the rare chance to ride one of the few original merry-go-rounds left from the golden age of seaside entertainment. Many also enjoy photographing the unique Looff Hippodrome building that […]

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Santa Monica Restaurant Week 2020

Kumquat Caramel Date Ice Cream
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As part of California Restaurant Month, Scoops Ice Cream and Treats is participating in Santa Monica Restaurant week, January 6-12, 2020. Come in and try our Kumquat Caramel Date Ice Cream and share your experience on social media using #SMRestaurantWeek for a chance to wine a $500 dining gift certificate.   Santa Monica Restaurant Week is a Santa Monica-based dining […]

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Hush Concerts on the Santa Monica Pier

Silent disco on the Santa Monica Pier
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It’s a glorious Saturday night in Santa Monica. What’s kickin’ for your evening entertainment? If it’s summer and you’re looking for something different, you won’t have to search far. Summers on the Santa Monica Pier are hopping with tunes, but this time, they’re the silent type. ย  The Santa Monica Pier Silent Disco, also known as HUSHfest, is an annual […]

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UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital hosts 20th Annual Party on the Pier at Pacific Park

UCLA Mattel's 20th Annual Party on the Pier
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Head down to the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, November 3rd for the 20th annual Mattel Party on the Pier! Each year this fundraising event works to raise funding for the programs that benefit children who are being treated at UCLA Mattel Childrenโ€™s Hospital, and more around the world. UCLA Mattel Childrenโ€™s Hospital cares for children from newborns to young [...] Read More

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Starting at the Santa Monica Pier

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Santa Monica | Photo by @elevateptfit
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and with that there are many events nationwide to help support these initiatives. On Saturday October 26th there will be a walk at the Santa Monica Pier, called Making Strides of Santa Monica. The walk is open for all ages to register, with the proceeds going towards the American Cancer Society. The Making Strides [...] Read More

Pacific Wheel Lights Up for National Hope for Henry Day

Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel Lit in Red
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The Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier joins other national landmarks by lighting red for one night to raise awareness for the Hope for Henry Foundation on Friday, October 25th.   The Hope for Henry Foundation seeks to impact how hospitals care for seriously ill children and their families through innovative programs that entertain, reduce stress, [...] Read More