Pacific Park Papers

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A mainstay on the Santa Monica Pier, The Albright offers visitors freshly caught seafood dishes, a casual dining atmosphere, and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica State Beach. Located on the south side of the Santa Monica Pier, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Guests can dine on [...]

If you’ve ever spent a day or evening out at Pacific Park, you’ve likely ridden on the iconic Pacific Wheel. Once you get to the top of the Wheel and look out at the coastline, it’s easy to become so overwhelmed that you can only hold your breath in awe and hope the moment lasts […]

Arnold Schwarzenegger came to the Santa Monica Pier with some of the world’s strongest men for the qualifier for the 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic. This was the first time the qualifier has taken place on the Santa Monica Pier and was considered a huge success, raising over $75,000 for California firefighter funds. The Arnold Strongman […]