Pacific Park Papers

Stay up to date with all things Pacific Park, the West Side & the Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica Pier New Year’s Eve

For the last several years, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has programmed its state-of-the-art lighting package on the Ferris wheel with a brilliant 60-second count down to the New Year. The entire Ferris wheel becomes one giant clock with numerals counting down 130 feet above the Pacific. The lights of the Ferris wheel […]

Hot Dog on a Stick

Overview Hot Dog on a Stick is an authentic, Santa Monica Pier original serving fresh-made corn dogs, crushed lemonade, and old-school cool. You can enjoy a convenient treat for walking along the beach path at the cute little red stand behind the Pier that's been serving their original recipe for batter-dipped dogs and crushed lemonade [...]

The 3 Best Places to Run in Santa Monica

For runners in Los Angeles, Santa Monica is the ideal location to put some miles in. The City offers no shortage of options for people who want to get out and run – parks, beaches, stairs and hiking trails all offer different terrains and difficulty levels to get you sweating. With city sidewalks and safe […]

3 Things Every Southern Californian Must Do When Returning From Vacation

Getting back to SoCal from a trip is a great feeling for most travelers. Whether you’ve been in Vegas for the weekend, New York for the week, or abroad for a month, the comforts of home are always a welcome sight for Southern Californians. Whether you live near the mountains, in a downtown loft or […]