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I recently took a trip to Southern California and couldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Santa Monica Pier to ride the West Coaster, which has to be one of the most frequently filmed roller coasters in the U.S. It was surreal to be standing at a place that I’ve seen on screen so […]

You don’t need a rental car and you don’t need Uber – Los Angeles has become a transit-friendly city that’s easy to get around. For a city that’s long been associated with grind-to-a-halt freeways, Los Angeles has done a remarkable job with its transit system in recent years, weaving a series of underground and over-ground […]

How to shoot your video or film at the Santa Monica Pier; Who to contact at the Santa Monica Pier for filming permission and permits I have worked at Pacific Park on the world famous Santa Monica Pier for over 15 years and part of my job is managing all the film, commercial, music video, […]

No matter what time of day you’re at the Santa Monica Pier, it’s a gorgeous setting! Pacific Park’s silhouette on the Pier, sand and waves, and of course the unique vibe that the Santa Monica Pier has always makes for a fun experience. However, there’s nothing quite like visiting the Pier in the morning, when […]