Pacific Park Papers

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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 […]

The Santa Monica Pier is often associated with beautiful beaches, Instagram-worthy sunsets and the sign marking the end of Route 66. Hearing the name “Santa Monica Pier” may conjure up the image of fishing poles stationed off the back and sides of the Pier and the smell of funnel cakes wafting from the specialty food […]