Pacific Park Papers

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The Santa Monica Pier’s history is an unknown story to most. Guest and visitors alike walk these piers (yes, 2 piers side-by-side) and know little of its past except for the well-known “End of the Trail” of the famous Route 66. The origin of this famous West Coast experience, that now sees over 10 million […]

With sweeping views of the Los Angeles coastline and sunny afternoon weather 300 days a year, dining outside in Santa Monica is a great option for visitors who wish take advantage of the sunshine and fresh air. The restaurants below all offer outdoor patios where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the outside […]

Local westside resident worked with Pacific Park to create a wedding proposal on the face of the Pacific Wheel. On Wednesday, June 15th, visitors to the Santa Monica Beach looked up to see 40ft-high letters scrolling across the face of the Pacific Wheel: it asked “Marry me, Katia?” The eye-catching message even caught the attention […]

The Marvin Braude Bike Trail is a 22-mile paved bicycle path that runs right behind the Santa Monica Pier, connecting Santa Monica to other beach-side cities by trail. The northern part of the Marvin Braude Bike Trail begins at Will Rogers State Beach in the Pacific Palisades, just a few miles north of the Santa […]