Pacific Park Papers

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The Pacific Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue and feature a 130-feet tall, animated waving American flag throughout Memorial Day weekend. On Memorial Day we remember and honor the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. This important occasion falls on on the last Monday of […]

It’s hard to imagine the Santa Monica without the Pacific Wheel. An indispensable feature of the Santa Monica coastline, our iconic Ferris wheel brings joy and wonder to visitors and locals alike. The Pacific Wheel is the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel. It has been a feature of the Pacific Park amusement park since 1998 and has […]

Santa Monica Pier Locals’ night takes place every third Thursday at the Santa Monica Pier, September through May.   WHAT: Santa Monica Pier Locals’ Night WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2024 4 PM – 9 PM WHERE: Various Locations along the Santa Monica Pier   Come to the Pier on the third-Thursday each month to enjoy […]