Pacific Park Papers

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Whether you’ve been selected to plan a company or family outing, organizing for a group of friends, scheduling a date with a special someone, or you’re just hoping for a few moments to be by yourself, it helps to know what to expect when visiting someplace unfamiliar. Fortunately, we have the key to all of […]

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 […]