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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue and feature a waving US flag on Friday, September 3 to Monday, September 6 to celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September as an annual celebration of the economic and social accomplishments of the American workforce. The […]

There are a variety of venues and activities to choose from in Santa Monica that makes for the ideal place to plan your child’s birthday party. Sunny beaches and great weather year-round make for a popular destination to celebrate birthdays, especially for kids. Here are some of the best places to have a kid’s birthday […]

Boardwalk Bike Rentals is the newest bike rental company in Santa Monica. Family-owned and opened in the summer of 2021, Boardwalk Bike Rentals is located along Ocean Front Walk just steps away from the Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica bike trail. Spend the day riding to iconic Southern California locations such as Venice Beach, […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will salute the 613 members of Team USA on Friday, July 23 to Sunday, August 8. In celebration of the 23rd Games of the Olympiad in Tokyo, Japan, otherwise known as “The Olympics”, Pacific Park is lighting the Pacific Wheel with colors and images of the 2020 Summer Olympics. […]