Santa Monica Honors ‘Local Heroes’ At Last ‘Locals’ Night’ On The Santa Monica Pier, SMPAL Kicks-Off Evening With Rick Crocker 5k Walk-Run

It will be fun and games along with a heartfelt moment of respect as Santa Monica honors its “Local Heroes” and the life of an American hero, revered Santa Monica Police officer and Santa Monica resident, Officer Ricardo Crocker, at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, May 16 starting at 3:30 p.m. The evening begins […]

Pacific Wheel Lit Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day

The Pacific Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue and feature a 130-feet tall, animated waving American flag throughout Memorial Day weekend. On Memorial Day we remember and honor the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. This important occasion falls on on the last Monday of […]

The Pacific Wheel

It’s hard to imagine the Santa Monica without the Pacific Wheel. An indispensable feature of the Santa Monica coastline, our iconic Ferris wheel brings joy and wonder to visitors and locals alike. The Pacific Wheel is the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel. It has been a feature of the Pacific Park amusement park since 1998 and has […]