Pacific Park Papers

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Nothing rocks quite like the Sea Dragon. Our huge swinging ship ride (in the form of a vibrant green, two-headed dragon) is made to truly thrill. Similar to the well-known “Pirate Ship” rides, the Sea Dragon consists of a long, multi-seated gondola that swings back and forth in a 180-degree arc. Talk about angular momentum! […]

August 4-10 is National Farmers Market week (yes, there is one) and there’s no better time to celebrate our local Santa Monica markets. Now in its 25th year, this annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. What’s not to love about farmers markets? All that beautiful Californian produce […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit on Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 11 in recognition of 2024 Olympics. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier salutes Olympic athletes over 17 nights with the Ferris wheel’s dazzling light display filled with colors, patterns and transitions that honor and commemorate the 2024 Summer […]

Es difícil imaginar Santa Mónica sin la Rueda del Pacífico. Una característica indispensable de la costa de Santa Mónica, nuestra icónica rueda de la fortuna trae alegría y asombro a visitantes y locales por igual. La Rueda del Pacífico es la única rueda de la fortuna solar del mundo. Ha sido una característica del parque […]