Author: Jess Cornelius

The Original Muscle Beach Santa Monica

The Birth of a Fitness Mecca Have you ever walked past hordes of sweating weightlifters at an outdoor gym in Venice Beach, California? You may be surprised to learn that the original Muscle Beach, a name synonymous with California fitness and beach workouts, is actually in Santa Monica, right next to the Santa Monica Pier. […]

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 […]