Twilight returns to Santa Monica this summer with 6 music-filled evenings of performers from around the globe. At the Santa Monica Pier, there will be a main stage featuring musical acts from Japan to Australia, as well as local acts from right here in Los Angeles. There will also be live stand-up comedy in the Seaside Pavilion and DJs and […]
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The Healthy Mouse dropped by Pacific Park recently to celebrate an early Father’s Day and and anniversary date with her family! Read about their date night below. If you’ve been to or seen pictures of the Santa Monica Pier, I’m sure you’ve seen the iconic Ferris wheel and roller coaster that sits on the Pier. Well this is a […]
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See elite Stand Up Paddle Boarders race around the Santa Monica Pier at the long-running Santa Monica Paddle Board Race. Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the many ocean sports with history in Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Paddle Board Race has been around the Pier for over 10 years. The event has gone by many names (Santa […]
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Smorgasburg is a pop up food market where small eateries and chefs set up for a day of dining, tasting, and celebrating the diverse culinary scene of Los Angeles with emerging chefs and unique dishes. The weekly food festival began as offshoot of a funky, hip craft market in an industrial part of Williamsburg, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. […]
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Stella Rose and the Sea Dragon, a new children’s book about finding courage Santa Monica Pier Deputy Director and historian James Harris has written a new book, this time with his daughter Stella. Stella Rose and the Sea Dragon is an allegorical tale about the journey a young person takes when graduating from a small, fun family ride to one […]
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Wake Up With the Waves is returning to the Santa Monica Pier on May 18th! This annual event put on by the Santa Monica Pier Corporation is an interactive story time with the Story Pirates. It’s a fun, free experience for families and a great way to spend a Saturday morning at the Pier together. You can enjoy the free […]
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The Los Angeles Chargers are throwing a free NFL Draft Party on the Santa Monica Pier during the first round of 2019 NFL Draft. The party will include a live broadcast on a giant LED screen, the opportunity to win giveaway items, mingle and get autographs from current and previous Chargers players. There will also be various photo opportunities, performances […]
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This Sunday, March 24th, the LA Marathon returns to Santa Monica for the 34th time. Every year, runners begin their 26.2 mile run at the Dodgers Stadium and continue through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Century City before ending at the Santa Monica Pier. The LA Marathon brings thousands of runners and spectators to the beach every March. If you are […]
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When you need a break from the sunshine on the Santa Monica Pier and are ready for some indoor fun, head to Playland Arcade. This historic business is great for kids—and people who want to feel like a kid again. History of Playland Arcade Dating back to 1950, Playland Arcade on the Santa Monica Pier was opened by two brothers, […]
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The LA Galaxy will be at the Santa Monica Pier at 4:30 PM on Thursday, February 28th to celebrate their season kickoff. LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos, LA Galaxy mascot Cozmo and the LA Galaxy Star Squad will be on hand with cool swag and fun activities for all of the LA Galaxy Fans visiting Pacific Park. View […]
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