Pacific Park Papers

A New Chapter for the Santa Monica Pier: What to Expect During the Pier Bridge Restoration Exciting things are happening at the Santa Monica Pier! Construction is officially underway on a long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the historic 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge. This important restoration marks a major investment in the future of […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red and green on Thursday, December 11 to Tuesday, December 30 in recognition of Holidays. To celebrate this annual season of holidays, Pacific Park will light the Pacific Wheel with the colors of the season and feature several holiday-themed icons such as wreaths, reindeer, animated falling […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit celebratory colors on Wednesday, December 31 to Thursday, January 1 in recognition of 2026. To celebrate the New Year, Pacific Park will display “Happy New Years” in 16 different languages on the Pacific Wheel. This special program will run all evening on New Year’s Eve and […]

Pacific Park is celebrating this holiday season with an array of yummy treats! Meet your new holiday obsession—our Winter Wonderland Churro. This isn’t just any churro. It’s a warm, classic cinnamon-sugar delight filled with rich Nutella and topped with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for the perfect wintry crunch. Next up is the Deluxe […]