Pacific Park Papers

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit celebratory colors on Wednesday, December 31 to Thursday, January 1 in recognition of 2026. To celebrate the New Year, Pacific Park will display “Happy New Years” in 16 different languages on the Pacific Wheel. This special program will run all evening on New Year’s Eve and […]

Pacific Park is celebrating this holiday season with an array of yummy treats! Meet your new holiday obsession—our Winter Wonderland Churro. This isn’t just any churro. It’s a warm, classic cinnamon-sugar delight filled with rich Nutella and topped with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for the perfect wintry crunch. Next up is the Deluxe […]

Holiday Cheer on the Pier Brings Holiday Magic to Santa Monica with Free Family Fun, Festive Art, Santa Visits, and More – Dec. 4, 11, and 18 This holiday season, the Santa Monica Pier will sparkle with festive cheer, creative spirit, and community joy as “Holiday Cheer on the Pier” returns for three magical Thursdays—December […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit orange and yellow on Friday, November 21 to Thursday, November 27 in recognition of Thanksgiving. Starting this weekend, nighttime visitors at the Santa Monica Pier can enjoy Pacific Park’s seasonal salute to Thanksgiving with festive patterns and turkey designs on the Pacific Wheel. Thanksgiving is an […]