Pacific Park Papers

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Blazing Saddles

You can rent bicycles, book a guided tour of Santa Monica State Beach, or arrange for a Beach butler experience at the Blazing Saddles Bike Rental Shop on the Santa Monica Pier. Bicycle rental rates start at just $10 per hour*. A bicycle is a great way to experience Santa Monica and its 100 miles […]

Parking at the Santa Monica Pier

  Parking at the Santa Monica Pier isn’t complicated! Check out this guide for beachside parking or some cheaper options down the street. The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most visited entertainment destinations in Southern California. Whether you are planning to visit the expansive white sand beaches along the Santa Monica shore line, […]

66 to Cali Shop on the Santa Monica Pier

66 to Cali on the Santa Monica Pier 66 to Cali is a small kiosk located on the Santa Monica Pier, directly across from Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Owner Dan Rice opened this gift stand in 2009 after traveling Route 66 over 25 times and noticing a lack of American-made t-shirts being sold along the [...]

The Most Iconic Amusement Parks in the United States

Looking for a unique experience at an amusement park that will leave your family with fantastic memories? A lot of amusement parks today seem similar – no distinguishable theme, costly, and lacking the nostalgic feel of parks in the past. Luckily for those lovers of true amusement parks, there’s still a few holdovers that have […]