Amusement Rides
Pacific Park Features 12 Great Rides:
Pacific Wheel
The world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel gives visitors a panoramic view of the Southern California coastline from more than 130 feet above the Santa Monica Pier. Measuring 85 feet, the wheel moves at 2.5 revolutions per minute with intermittent stops to pick up passengers. More than 160,000 energy efficient LED lights line the wheel and computer generated lighting entertainment special effects create a spectacular illuminated coastline backdrop after sunset.
Height Requirement: 42”; no height requirement with Chaperone
West Coaster
The only West Coast, oceanfront, steel roller coaster located on a Pier over the Pacific Coastline. Ocean sprays breeze by riders as they escalate to a height of 55 feet. The coaster provides spectacular views of Santa Monica Bay and the Pacific Ocean as it trails from one end of the Park to the other at 35 mph.
Height Requirement: 42” or taller
Inkie’s Scrambler
Inkie’s Scrambler is a 12-car fast-paced swirling ride that takes riders on a series of roundabout moves and sidesplitting rotations at a speed of more than 11 revolutions per minute. Inkie’s Scrambler, a family fun ride for both parents and children alike, accommodates up to three riders per car.
Height Requirement: 48” to ride alone, 36”-48” with Chaperone
Sea Dragon
A swinging wooden ship with two lifelike dragon heads make passengers feel as if they’re caught in the turbulent seas with the scariest of serpents. Ship moves back and forth in a 180-degree arc.
Height Requirement: 48” to ride alone; 36”-48” with Chaperone
Pacific Plunge
Pacific Plunge is a 9-story, tower ride that leaves riders feeling weightless while providing a breathtaking view of the Pacific. The ride features two, 10-seat gondolas that lift riders more than 150 feet over the Santa Monica Bay before being rendered in a state of momentary flight.
Height Requirement: 42” to ride alone, 38”-42” with Chaperone
Sig Alert EV
These are not your parents’ bumper cars… but they are welcome to hitch a ride in the all-new Sig Alert EV (electric vehicles) that spin 360 degrees and feature a dual joy stick lever control allowing for full turns right, left, front and back for easy maneuvering. The futuristic cars are equipped with neoprene covered bumper tubes that safely absorb the shock of bumping while providing a hoverlike ride. Unique to these cars is the protective high back headrest that is the ultimate in safety and style.
Height Requirement: 44” Big Cars, 3yrs - 9yrs Little Cars
Sea Planes
Off they go into the wild blue yonder… families will be flying high together in the all-new Sea Planes as they control the height and speed of ascent of the plane while flying above the pier decking. Brightly colored Crop Duster-style planes take off with up to four children and adults safely and comfortably seated for the family flight.
Height Requirement: 36” to ride alone; no height requirement
with Chaperone
Inkie’s Air Lift
Three, Two, One… families lift off for fun with the all-new Inkie’s Air Lift featuring the combined movements of a Tea Cup ride and a hot-air Balloon race. Riders can rotate the car while the balloon rises up and down. Outlined with flashing lights and outfitted in bold rainbow colors, Inkie’s Air Lift seats children and adults in the eight hot-air balloon-like cars.
Height Requirement: 36” to ride alone, no height requirement
with Chaperone
Pier Patrol
Keep on truckin’… in these family-styled vehicles poised to patrol the Santa Monica Pier as they ride along a track through beach scenes complete with palm trees, sand and a lifeguard chair. These eight themed, custom colored, junior-sized trucks can comfortably seat children and adults for a fun family outing under the California sun.
Height Requirement: 36” to ride alone; no height requirement
with Chaperone
Frog Hopper
Springs young riders straight up and down to heights of over 18 feet; providing a feeling of weightlessness and excitement. Holds up to seven passengers and adults can tag along on this one!
Height Requirement: 36”
Inkie's Pirate Ship
Ahoy, this swashbuckling-themed, family-fun picaroon ride lifts mateys to-and-fro in a clockwise and counterclockwise motion for an all-out, sea-like adventure on this great, grand pirate ship!
Height Requirement to ride alone: 42”; No height requirement
with Chaperone
Inkie's Wave Jumper
Catch a wave family-style on this pier-top surf ride that rotates in a clockwise motion while riders ‘jump’ up and down, and bounce around, just like riding a wave.
Height Requirement to ride alone: 36”; No height requirement
with Chaperone
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