Pacific Park Papers

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Sometimes it’s nice not having a car. Sometimes what you really want is to be in a place where you don’t need a car. Santa Monica can be such a place, especially if you’re a visitor just trying to make a day of it. This beachside city offers a world of opportunities, attractions, and landmarks […]

There are three ways to purchase multi-day passes for Pacific Park’s 12 amusement park rides. The 3 Day Pass is good for unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days; the Weekday Annual Pass is good for unlimited rides Monday-Friday for an entire year; and the Premium Annual Pass grants pass holders unlimited rides all 365 days […]

Taking a toddler to a amusement park can make for a fun and exciting day for the whole family, yes, including the parents. With a little bit of extra preparation and planning, you can avoid any potential meltdowns or tantrums along the way. We talked to several top mommy bloggers and have come up with the […]

The Santa Monica Pier is all in a frenzy for Shark Week. All weekend long, leading up to Discovery’s annual programming on Sunday, the Pier will feature a Shark Park, beach cleanup, and a thrilling Shark Week light program on the Pacific Wheel. The activities begin Friday night where guests can look to the skies […]