Pacific Park Papers

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Behind the Scenes at Santa Monica Pier with the TEA Western Division

"Sometimes you’re just plain lucky to be alive, enjoying the sights and sounds of people and the moment," wrote David Price, sharing the warmth and excitement of a summer 2019 gathering at Santa Monica Pier organized by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Western North America Division. "What better way to experience it than with TEA colleagues and [...]

A Family-Friendly Escape to Santa Monica

Our neighbors over at the Fairmont Miramar shared some great ideas on how to have a family-friendly vacation in Santa Monica. Read their tips below! For families seeking a dose of sun, sand, and surf, there’s a special place tucked along the California coast known for its broad beaches, stunning pink and gold sunsets, and […]

Fourth of July in Santa Monica

What better place to spend the Fourth of July than beautiful Santa Monica, where you can enjoy a hot summer day with a view of the ocean, and so many things to do in this amazing beach city? If you’re planning on spending your Fourth of July in Santa Monica, we made a round-up of […]

Here’s a Look at the Stranger Things Fun Fair at the Santa Monica Pier

This weekend Stranger Things has come to life at the Santa Monica Pier via a massive (and free!) ‘Fun Fair’ transforming a portion of the pier into a Hawkins, IN carnival in anticipation of the new season of the hit Netflix show. As it happens, the folks over at Pacific Park reached out to us […]