Pacific Park Papers

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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 […]

Santa Monica Pier Locals’ night takes place every third Thursday at the Santa Monica Pier, September through May.   WHAT: Santa Monica Pier Locals’ Night WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2024 4 PM – 9 PM WHERE: Various Locations along the Santa Monica Pier   Come to the Pier on the third-Thursday each month to enjoy […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit IPW on Monday, May 6 to welcome IPW to Los Angeles. IPW is a annual travel and tourism tradeshow taking place at the LA Convention Center downtown. Attendees of the event will be visiting the pier on Sunday, 5/5 and Monday 5/6. The Pacific Wheel will […]