Pacific Park Papers

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A proposed 35-acre artificial island in the middle of Santa Monica Bay would have resulted in the demolition of the beloved Santa Monica Pier leading to a community revolt in 1972. The last 50 years are proof that grassroots efforts do pay off and that you can fight City Hall. To showcase the events of [...]
An indie filmmaker's journey producing ‘Different Eye,’ a family movie centered around his daughter, Maria, and the roller coaster ride at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Hi, my name is John Luksetich. I am a filmmaker and the founder of Go Nuts Films. Some eight years ago, I was inspired to make an [...]
Pacific Park is regularly featured in news articles, vlogs, and the media. Below are our picks for the top news and blogs mentioning Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier for July - September, 2022. California Unpublished All-Star Oceanfront Opens Friday in Santa Monica “Fan events leading up to Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game [...]
From oceanside, sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go snacks and picnic to-go kits for dining on the sand, there is a food paradise to be found on the Santa Monica Pier. Wanna know the best local shareable food on the pier? Believe it or not – it’s the funnel cake! Commence happy dancing! Although a fried, ecstasy-inducing [...]