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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.

🕐 For a full schedule of hours, please check our operating calendar before planning your visit.

In The News – December 2019

Photo of the Pacific Wheel from phone
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Pacific Park is regularly featured in news articles, vlogs, and the media. Below are our picks for the top news and blogs mentioning Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier for October – December, 2019.

The Santa Monica Pier

California Unpublished

Los Angeles Day Trips for Families

“Santa Monica Pier can get rather crowded on weekends, but if you can hit it up on a weekday you won’t see nearly the same amount of hustle and bustle.”

Couple outside Pier Burger

Ritz Magazine, India

Romantic Vacation at Santa Monica

“A popular spot for marriage proposals, being on the Ferris wheel, which is directly over the Pacific Ocean”

Pacific Wheel lit up in purple and gold for Kobe Bryant

ABC News

Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel lit up purple and gold in remembrance of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant

“We’re in Southern California with a live look at the Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel lit up in Lakers colors in remembrance of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.”

Photo courtesy of @briancdouglas

New Year's Eve countdown on the Pacific Wheel

NBC Los Angeles

This 2020 Countdown is Positively Colossal

“Find the largest 60-second countdown around.”

View of Pacific Park from the beach

La Jolla Mom

15 Best Theme Parks and Amusement Parks in California

“Pacific Park brings all kinds of fun to the Santa Monica Pier. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this amusement park boasts 12 rides, games, and plenty of fair food.”

Aerial view of Pacific Park during sunset

Daily News, China

Don’t waste your connecting time, LAX is just as exciting

“The iconic Santa Monica Pier, the end of the legendary Route 66, and the 3rd Street Promenade also make it the most romantic place in Los Angeles for many people. This is also home to Pacific Park, the only amusement park on a pier on the West Coast.”

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has been featured in over 1,000 movies, TV shows and music videos, and is regularly featured in the press. As the most Instagrammed location in Los Angeles, the Pier regularly hosts social media influencers, Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and content creators. For more information on partnering with Pacific Park, read about media inquiries for the Santa Monica Pier.

Feature image courtesy of @alvaroserranopics

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