A proposed 35-acre artificial island in the middle of Santa Monica Bay would have resulted in the demolition of the beloved Santa Monica Pier leading to a community revolt in 1972. The last 50 years are proof that grassroots efforts do pay off and that you can fight City Hall. To showcase the events of [...]
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The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit yellow, orange, pink, purple, and blue on Thursday, September 15 in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022. Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the culture, contributions, and heritage of American people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This recognition began [...]
Local's Night on the Santa Monica Pier returns on September 15th to celebrate 100 years of the Carousel Horses. Local's Night is back and better than ever. This month is particularly special because the Carousel Horses in the Looff Hippodrome building are turning 100!! These horses have been a part of Santa Monica Pier history [...]
The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue on Friday, September 2 to Monday, September 5 in recognition of Labor Day Weekend 2022. Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September as an annual celebration of the economic and social accomplishments of the American workforce. Pacific Park will join [...]