Pacific Park Papers

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On May 26th, 1996, Santa Monicans took their first rides at Pacific Park. Following an unprecedented year for amusement parks and entertainment destinations, Pacific Park is reflecting on a quarter-century of operation on the Santa Monica Pier. After an unprecedented 13-month closure, the Pacific Wheel is once again turning over the crashing waves of the […]

Hundreds of drones flew in a controlled pattern to create outlines of Baby Yoda, the Handmaid, and Captain America’s Shield over the Santa Monica Pier On Thursday, May 20th, the online streaming service, Disney+, released a video showing a stunning light show over the beaches of Santa Monica. The 8-minute choreographed light show was part […]

On May 1st, 2021, musicians, artists, and other street performers returned to the Santa Monica Pier You can once again enjoy live performances, watch artists create original pieces, and see slight-of-hand magic tricks by the unique street performers who work at the Santa Monica Pier. In March 2020, the Pier was closed amid concerns over […]

Pacific Park is now hiring for all positions – apply at the Job Fair on May 8th, 2021 Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is now hiring new employees for Spring and Summer positions. Pacific Park employs over 500 people every summer during the Pier’s busy vacation season. Jobs are available for all experience […]