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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.

Teqball Tournament in LA held at the Santa Monica Pier

The world-famous West Coaster zoom sin the background of the Teqball court erected on the Santa Monica Pier behind Pacific Park.
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Brazil and Hungary Dominated 5th Los Angeles Teqball Tournament; the American World Champion, Carolyn Greco, Takes Home Bronze Teqball USA, the fastest growing global soccer-based sport, returned to the famous Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles for its fifth US Tournament stop of the 2023 season. The tournament brought out top teqball athletes from all over the world to battle […]

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Concacaf Gold Cup Drone Light Show at the Santa Monica Pier

The metalic, golden Concacaf Gold Cup Trophy seen in front of SoFi Stadium
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Exciting Fan-Facing Activities Unveiled Ahead of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Final at SoFi Stadium in California. The 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup is heading into tonight’s Semifinals after several compelling matches involving men’s national teams from all parts of the region. As things get closer to the 2023 champion being crowned at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, July 16, the Confederation […]

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Celebration of Heroes Blood Drive at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica

Kyle Kraska's Celebration of Heroes Blood Drive, Thursday, July 6, 8 AM to 8 PM, at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica
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Donors can make their appointment now for the special event taking place on Thursday, July 6; donors will receive a t-shirt and America Red Cross dry bag, while supplies last Kyle Kraska, FOX 11 and the American Red Cross invite Angelenos to be heroes at the first Celebration of Heroes Blood Drive in Santa Monica. The blood drive kicks off […]

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Independence Day Weekend Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

An image of the American flag is displayed on the Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel - see the red, white, and blue light program on Veterans Day | Photo by peonytea88
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue on Friday, June 30 to Tuesday, July 4, to Celebrate 4th of July Weekend. Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, […]

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Juneteenth 2023 Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

Red, white, and blue lights displayed on the Pacific Wheel in Santa Monica - Photo by @mr_selvin
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit green, gold, red, white, and blue on Monday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Jubilee Day in Texas. […]

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Flag Day Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

A depiction of the US flag in lights on the Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier - Photo by @land_arch2b
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue on Wednesday, June 14 in recognition of Flag Day 2023. Flag Day is a United States federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution, passed on June 14, […]

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SaMo Pride at the Santa Monica Pier

LGBTQIA+ Art displayed at the Santa Monica Pier | Photo by @wanderlustisalifestyle
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Santa Monica Pier, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., and Santa Monica Place, in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Travel and Tourism, present SaMo Pride: a month focused on events and activities for all ages that celebrate our cityโ€™s inclusive and diverse spirit. Each year, the City of Santa Monica joins other cities around the world in […]

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Memorial Day Weekend at the Santa Monica Pier 2023

The santa monica pier Ferris wheel lit red, white, and blue for Memorial Day Weekend. Photo by @mr_selvin
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Memorial Day Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue on Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29 in recognition of Memorial Day. The Pacific Wheel will be lit in red, white, and blue and feature an animated, waving Amerian flag for Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day, […]

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Cinco De Mayo & Santa Monica

Lowriders At The Santa Monica Pier
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and green on Friday, May 5 in recognition of Cinco De Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is a festive holiday that has become widely celebrated in the United States, particularly in the city of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas like Santa Monica. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s victory […]

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LA Opera presents “Otello” at the Santa Monica Pier with a free live simulcast from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown LA.

Guest seated outside on the Santa Monica Pier for a free LA Opera at the Beach perfformance
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High-definition broadcast will be transmitted free of charge, live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, to the Santa Monica Pier LA Opera will present a live simulcast of its opening night of Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello for audiences at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023. LA Opera’s production of the towering operatic masterpiece will be transmitted live in high-definition video from nine […]

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