Pacific Park Papers

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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel will be lit red, green, blue and white on Friday, December 18 to Wednesday, December 30 in recognition of the 2020 Holiday Season. Many holidays are celebrated late November to early January in the United States including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Solstice New Year’s Eve as well as new […]

Filmmaker Michael Masarof filmed his romantic comedy First Love at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in 2019 on a low budget. Looking back on the film’s one year anniversary of its release date, we asked him to share his experience about filming at an amusement park. Keep reading to see what he said! […]

As the holidays roll around, you may be stuck once again wondering what presents to get your family and friends. Many businesses on the Santa Monica Pier offer unique and memorable gifts that your relatives can’t find anywhere else. Two Photos in One Moving Photograph Through a special lens known as a lenticular lens, Two […]

Travel booking sites like Kayak offer deals and discounts for Santa Monica hotels, flights to Los Angeles, and more. With a new year comes new opportunities to travel and vacation. If you have been planning a trip to Santa Monica, you can find some great deals and discounts at our 82 hotels, all located right […]