Pacific Park Papers

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The eegee is coming to LA! You can now cool off with Arizona’s famous fruity frozen drink at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Comin’ in cold with refereshing flavors like lemon, strawberry, mango, and piña colada, this iconic treat is normally only available in Tucson, Casa Grande, and Phoenix  in the Grand Canyon […]

On Saturday, June 1, join us at Santa Monica Beach to celebrate the life and legacy of Black surfing pioneer Nick Gabaldón.  Over the years, numerous people have left their mark on Santa Monica’s surf scene, but few have achieved the legend status of Nick Gabaldón. Born in 1927, Gabaldón emerged as the first known […]

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. […]