Pacific Park Papers

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Santa Monica’s iconic Locals’ Night series is back! The first event of the new season takes place Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 3:30 to 10 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring a lively reggae theme and a robust lineup of community-based entertainment, vendors, performances, and family activities. Presented by Pacific Park, Locals’ Night is […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit floral designs in yellow, orange, pink, purple, and blue on Monday, September 15 in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2025. Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the culture, contributions, and heritage of American people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. […]

If you’ve been strolling along Santa Monica Beach lately and noticed the waves glowing a bright pink, you’re not imagining things. Many locals and visitors have been asking: “Why is the ocean pink in Santa Monica?” The answer is simple — and exciting: it’s all part of groundbreaking research to improve ocean health and water […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit blue on Thursday, September 11 in recognition of Heal the Bay’s 40th. Heal the Bay is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a fundraising gala at the Johnathan Club. In Partnership with Heal the Bay’s Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park will light the Ferris […]

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