Pacific Park Papers

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The City of Santa Monica and the businesses operating in the beach-side community are committed to making activities and businesses inclusive to all guests. This includes making the beach accessible to everyone. There are several places in Santa Monica that rent beach wheelchairs by the hour so everyone can enjoy the sand and waves. What […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit amber on Tuesday, January 19 in recognition of Nationwide COVID-19 Memorial. This weekend marks a grim milestone of the global COVID-19 pandemic as over 1 million Angelenos have contracted the illness. In the US, over 20 million people are confirmed to have had coronavirus. The crisis […]

UPDATED May 1, 2021: The Santa Monica Pier is open to guests, but some businesses and restaurants have limited hours and services. Rides and attractions are open 11AM-9PM daily. The Santa Monica Pier is open for limited hours Following the temporary shutdown March 15 – June 23, 2020, the Pier has reopened to the public, […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit Dodger blue on Friday, January 8, to celebrate the life of Los Angeles legend Tommy Lasorda. This morning, The Dodgers announced the passing of the legendary Tommy Lasorda, Dodger player, coach and manager. Lasorda led the Dodgers to two World Series championships in the 1980s and […]