Pacific Park Papers

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


Most amusement parks list out the minimum height requirements for all of their rides online so that you can figure out which ones your growing kids will be able to enjoy – we do. Each of our ride descriptions includes the specific height minimums for each ride in the amusement park, but we also know […]

The Twilight Concert Series is an annual showcase of live musical performances held over several evenings on the Santa Monica Pier. The Series began in 1984 and has been known as the Twilight Dance Series, Twilight Concert Series, and is now known simply as Twilight on the Pier. The concert and has featured a diverse […]

There’s never a shortage of things to do in Santa Monica. Sometimes there are so many events coming up in our city that it can be difficult to keep track of all the things you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking for weekly farmer’s markets, art exhibits or major concerts, we have you covered. […]

There is an unlikely connection between Ferris wheels and the annual Valentine’s Dayholiday that most people don’t know about. Cupid’s holiday happens to also fall on the birthday of the man who invented the Ferris Wheel, George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. He was born on February 14th, 1859, and debuted the first ever Ferris Wheel […]

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