Pacific Park Papers

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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. […]

The Pacific Wheel waves a 90-feet tall American flag for Memorial Day Weekend. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier’s Ferris wheel will feature a 90-feet tall, animated waving American flag throughout Memorial Day weekend in special salute to military personnel who died in service. The patriotic light program will also feature brilliant colors and […]