Pacific Park Papers

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It’s no coincidence that the official model name of our Seaside Swing is the ‘Happy Swing.’ This joyful ride is like your old favorite park swing, but with added acceleration and airtime. Plus, you get to swing with the gorgeous Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. Sea breezes, delighted squeals from the amusement park, delicious smells […]

Riding the Ferris Wheel at Pacific Park just got even more enjoyable. Now, along with the incredible view of the Pacific coastline, you’ll get fun map installations showing exactly what you’re looking at. A View With a Story Imagine sitting at the very top of the Pacific Wheel with the city and the coast stretched […]

That’s right: the thrilling, internationally-acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production, KOOZA, is coming to Santa Monica. You can enjoy this jaw-dropping production—complete with high-flying acrobatics, lavish costuming, and a powerful live score—under the Big Top on our very own Santa Monica Pier. But what’s the best way to get to Cirque du Soleil on the Santa […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit pink on Friday, September 6 as part of the Santa Monica Pier’s 115th birthday celebration. The Santa Monica Pier is turning 115 this year! To celebrate, Pacific Park will display a special birthday light program on the Pacific Wheel. The Pier was first opened in September […]