Pacific Park Papers

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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 […]

The amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier opened their rides for the first time on May 26th, 1996. All this month, Pacific Park is remembering the highlights from a quarter-century of fun on the Pier during a month-long anniversary commemoration. Follow Pacific Park on Twitter and Facebook to see archival photos and learn about […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and green on Wednesday, May 5 in recognition of Cinco de Mayo. Although many people mistakenly assume the 5th of May is Mexican Independence Day, that holiday, Día de la Independencia, is observed on September 16. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated to remember the […]