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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.

Valentines Day Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

The words "Love You" displayed in a heart on the Pacific Wheel in Santa Monica for Valentines Day
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The Pacific Wheel will be lit red, pink, with lots of hearts on Monday, February 12 to Friday, February 16 to celebrate Valentines Day. The Pacific Wheel will once again light up for love this Valentine’s Day with a special light program that features hearts and fun emojis. Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, is an annual celebration […]

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Wonderful Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Contest

Competitive Eaters stand on the stage at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier after the first annual Wonderful Pistachios Get Cracking Eating Competition.
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February 26 is World Pistachio Day and LA Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa tackles Major League Eating’s top competitors at Pacific Park for another world-record attempt at cracking pistachios. Professional football player and current Los Angeles Chargers linebacker, Joey Bosa, will compete against World Champion Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut during the second annual Wonderful® Pistachios Get Crackin’ Eating Championship on World […]

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Rose Parade Marching Band to Preform at the Santa Monica Pier

Logos for Banda Municipal de Zarcero and the Rose Parade presented by Honda
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Banda Municipal de Zarcero from Costa Rica will preform at the west end of the pier on December 27, just days before marching in the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena. At the end of the year, people from all over the world travel to Pasadena, CA, to watch one of the longest-running parades that celebrates a storied sporting event here […]

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Santa Monica Luces y Eventos de Halloween

pumpkin on santa monica pier ferris wheel
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La Reuda del Pacifico se iluminará de naranja, rojo, con emojis de Halloween, calaveras de azúcar y calabazas desde el viernes 20 de octubre hasta el jueves 2 de noviembre en reconocimiento al Halloween y al Día de los Muertos. Halloween es una celebración anual observada en muchos países el 31 de octubre, un momento para recordar a seres queridos […]

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Dive into the Whimsical World of Dr. Seuss: The Seuss-tacular Experience in Santa Monica!

The Dr. Seuss Experience
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Prepare to step into the enchanting universe of Dr. Seuss as the immersive Dr. Seuss Experience arrives in Santa Monica this fall. Opening its doors on November 10th at Santa Monica Place, this interactive journey invites you to explore nine iconic Dr. Seuss stories and interact with their beloved characters. You won’t want to miss this Seuss-tastic adventure, so secure […]

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Ferris wheel lighting at the Santa Monica Pier

The Pacific Wheel at night as seen from the beach lit in pink in advance of American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk scheduled for October 2023 | Photo by @visualsbygiancarlo
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit pink and purple on Friday, October 27 in recognition of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser and walk will be here at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, October 28. Pacific Park has partnered with the American Cancer Society to light the […]

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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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Santa Monica Halloween Lights & Events

Halloween at Pacific Park
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit orange, red, with Halloween emojis, sugar skulls, and jack-o-lanterns from Friday, October 20 to Thursday, November 2 in recognition of Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos. Halloween is an annual celebration observed in many countries on 31 October as a time to remembering loved ones who have passed as well as […]

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Santa Monica Pier Locals’ Night – September 21, 2023

Student musicians perform on stage at the Santa Monica Pier
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Say so-long to summer with your neighbors and friends while enjoying live music and free entertainment. Santa Monica Pier Locals’ night takes place every third Thursday at the Santa Monica Pier, September through May. You can enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and tasty tequila this September at Santa Monica Pier’s Locals’ Night. As the sun begins to dip into the […]

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LA Opera at the Beach: Don Giovanni – Saturday, September 23

Guests sit on beach chairs and picnic blankets while watching a simulcast of the LA Opera on a giant screen atop the Santa Monica Pier
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Live from the LA Opera stage to the big screen at Santa Monica Pier, enjoy this live simulcast of Don Giovanni outdoor on the pier deck. Gather your blankets and lawn chairs and head down to the Santa Monica Pier to experience the music and drama of Don Giovanni under the stars. This event is free to attend with RSVP […]

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