Pacific Park Papers

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Sweet treats, nightly light programs, and holiday window displays from the Bob Baker Marionette Company all make the Santa Monica Pier a fun, festive destination this holiday season. As the days get shorter and the breeze coming in off the waves of the Pacific can be called “brisk”, the shops and attractions at the Santa […]

Amit Singh visits the Santa Monica Pier to see how well the amusement park is portrayed in the video game, Grand Theft Auto The YouTube Channel, Desi Tourist, is curated by Indian traveler Amit Singh. After his visit to Santa Monica, we reached out to learn more about his experience: What is Desi Tourist all […]

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, yellow, and orange and feature an 80-foot tall turkey from Friday, November 20 to Thursday, November 26 in recognition of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an annual holiday celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November in the United States. This harvest festival is a time for people […]

In these uncertain and stressful times during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is more important than ever to take care of your mental health and physical well being. Long known as one of the leading cities in the health and wellness industry, Santa Monica has learned to adapt to the current policies and restrictions placed on […]