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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.

Santa Monica Pier Car Show with Classic Hot Rods

A classic car parked in front of the Santa Monica Pier's famous "Yacht Harbor" sign
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See classic cars and hot rods on display at the Santa Monica Pier with proceeds benefiting Pico Youth & Family Center. The Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) proudly presents the 3rd Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier Saturday, September 9th, from 10am to 4pm. You can lowride for a cause at this family-friendly event […]

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Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K Run Returns to the Santa Monica Pier

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AliExpress Teams Up With Tiffany Haddish to Launch Summer Pop-Up Experience and Curated Collection

Actor Tiffany Haddish wearing a pink dress.
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See circus performers and aerialist delight the skies with gravity-defying feats over the Santa Monica Pier boardwalk Trapeze School New York (TSNY) operates their Los Angeles school of flying trapeze and aerial arts out in the open air over the historic Santa Monica. On Sunday, August 13 at 5 PM, come to the pier to watch as flying trapeze artists […]

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The metalic, golden Concacaf Gold Cup Trophy seen in front of SoFi Stadium
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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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4th of July Parade in Santa Monica

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Each July, Santa Monica residents celebrate Independence Day weekend with down-home parade featuring classic cars, fire trucks, and members of the Santa Monica Community The 2023 parade returns to its classic route. The parade kicks off promptly at 9:30am at Pico and Main Street, traveling South on Main Street before turning right onto Marine, ending at Barnard Way. You can […]

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