Pacific Park Papers

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Overview Serving classic American dishes, seafood, and fun, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company is a great place to sit, have a shrimp cocktail, and take in the panoramic views of the Bay of Los Angeles. Located on the north side of the Santa Monica Pier, the 2-story restaurant features easy access to Lot 1 North, can [...]

There was a time not long ago when folks actually believed that a hotel ballroom was the best or only perfect venue for large parties. Thank goodness that ill-conceived notion has been debunked and the doors have been flung open for events of all kinds to be held in all sorts of spaces. In fabulous […]

If you live in California, sooner or later you’re going to get in your car and drive from one end of the state to the other. Whether it’s a last-minute getaway or a canceled flight, all Californian’s do it at some time or another. And because we all must do it at some time it […]

Families need vacations. Moms need them. Dads need them. The kids need them, even if they kick and scream all the way to the destination. Vacations are an excellent time to reconnect with one another as a family but they have become increasingly difficult to execute. Of course, there is the inherent cost. Vacations should […]