Classic car fans can rejoice at the Santa Monica Pier Classic “End of Summer” Car Show on Saturday, September 11th. The Santa Monica Pier is the place to be for classic car fans on Saturday, September 11th. The Santa Monica Pier Classic “End of Summer” Car Show takes place from 10A-5P directly on the Santa Monica Pier deck parking lot. […]
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HBO Max Celebrates the Premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy and other summer blockbusters at the Santa Monica Pier Look to the West Coast this July as HBO Max takes over the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the premiere of much anticipated summer blockbusters including Space Jam: A New Legacy and The Suicide Squad, in theaters and on HBO […]
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The Santa Monica Public Library is offering free arts and crafts and rewards for readers this summer. Readers of all ages can participate in the Santa Monica Library summer reading program that runs June 21st through August 15th 2021. You can participate in reading challenges, track reading time, earn prizes, and discover great books! Kids and teens earn prizes when […]
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Update: Santa Monica Travel & Tourism’s nonprofit foundation Santa MoniCARES presented Heal the Bay with a $5,000 check during a partner based “Earth Day” Beach Clean Up at the seaside aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Joining in the Earth Day celebration and $5,000 check presentation was Sue Himmelrich, Mayor, City of Santa Monica; Marslaidh […]
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The Pacific Wheel will once again light up for love this Valentine’s Day weekend with a special light program that features hearts and fun emojis. Celebrating Valentine’s Day can be traced back to year 496 in ancient Rome. The celebration then was to honor Saint Valentine of Rome, and it wasn’t until the 14th and 15th centuries that the holiday […]
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, green and yellow on Thursday, February 4 in recognition of Black History Month. Every February, people across the nation come together for events and activities to celebrate Black History Month and the history, diversity, and achievements of the Black community nationwide. This Thursday, February 4, Rosa Parks Day, Santa Monica’s […]
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Last week, I finally got to check out the “Windows of Wonderment” exhibit in the carousel building’s windows—a retrospective of a handful of Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s stringed spectaculars. It was supposed to run just for the Christmas holiday season (November 25 through January 7), but fortunately its run has been extended through the end of the month. It’s one […]
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Ring in the New Year from the comfort of home: Pacific Park Presents “The West Coast New Year’s Eve Countdown To 2021 on The Pacific Wheel” virtual celebration Stay at home this New Year’s Eve and watch the West Coast’s countdown to 2021 online and streaming on social media from Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. The “West Coast […]
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The beach-side city of Santa Monica has over 300 days of sunshine and nice weather, which paves way for many outdoor shopping districts in the area. Sunshine and retail therapy go hand in hand, so get ready to head out for a full day of window shopping and store-hopping in Santa Monica. There are three main districts for shopping outside […]
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Sweet treats, nightly light programs, and holiday window displays from the Bob Baker Marionette Company all make the Santa Monica Pier a fun, festive destination this holiday season. As the days get shorter and the breeze coming in off the waves of the Pacific can be called “brisk”, the shops and attractions at the Santa Monica Pier begin their plans […]
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