Sunday July 16 is National Ice Cream Day
The Santa Monica Pier has 6 distinct ice creams you can sample on your next visit to the beach You […]
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Nick Gabaldon: A Surfing Pioneer and Cultural Icon of Santa Monica
In honor of Nick Gabaldon, join us on June 3rd at the Inkwell Tower to celebrate the trailblazing surf pioneer. […]
Foggy Santa Monica Weather
Santa Monica is a town famous for its sunny beaches and temperate climate, so why is the sky so grey […]
Pacific Park To Retire Original Sea Dragon, Debuts All-New, Improved Sea Dragon Swinging Amusement Park Ride
After delighting guests with more than 12 million rides at the Santa Monica Pier, the 6,000 pound, 26 feet long, […]
Valentine’s Day wheel lighting on the Santa Monica Pier
The Pacific Wheel will once again light up for love this Valentine’s Day weekend with a special light program that [...]
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A History of Lowriders in Los Angeles
From Tijuana to the Santa Monica Pier, lowriders remain a pillar for the Mexican American communities & an essential preservation [...]
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Win Big for the Christmas Collection of Squishmallows
You can win one of the Christmas Collection Squishmallows that are finally back at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica [...]
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Spooky Halloween Lights at the Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel will be lit orange, red, with Halloween emojis, sugar skulls, and jack-o-lanterns from Friday, [...]
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‘Save The Pier’ Campaign Celebrates 50th Anniversary
A proposed 35-acre artificial island in the middle of Santa Monica Bay would have resulted in the demolition of the [...]
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Yummy Must-Eats at the Santa Monica Pier
From oceanside, sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go snacks and picnic to-go kits for dining on the sand, there is a food [...]
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