Pacific Park Papers

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The Pacific Wheel will turn blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and on Monday, October 5th the Pacific Wheel will join other national landmarks by turning blue for the evening to raise awareness for World Day of Bullying Prevention. World Day of Bullying Prevention was created by […]

Shop, dine and play at the Santa Monica Pier and get chances to win cool prizes and stay-cation packages in Santa Monica. You can win cool Santa Monica prizes and gift cards just by shopping and dining at the Santa Monica Pier. All you need to do is visit any participating Santa Monica Pier business […]

The Pacific Wheel will show some love for tacos on National Taco Day. National Taco Day is something we can all celebrate together. While Pacific Park can’t hold it’s annual National Taco Eating Championship this year due to COVID-19, the Park is still celebrating delicious tacos with a special light show on the Santa Monica […]

Overview Starbucks, the most-recognized national coffee chain, has landed right next to the Santa Monica Pier on Ocean Front Walk. Starbucks is known for their lattes, bold-roasted blends and frappucinos. The brand was started in a single location in Seattle, WA in 1971 and has since expanded to over 31,000 stores worldwide. The name Starbucks [...]