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Pacific Park

Pacific Park, Amusement park on Santa Monica Pier, US.

Description

Pacific Park is an amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier in California, with twelve rides distributed across two levels above the Pacific. The attractions range from a large Ferris wheel to smaller rides for younger visitors.

History

The park opened in late May 1996, adding a new layer of entertainment to the historic pier. The Ferris wheel was later upgraded with solar technology.

Culture

The park maintains free entry policy, allowing locals and tourists to walk through and experience the Santa Monica beach lifestyle without admission fees.

Practical

Entry to the park is free, so visitors can walk through without paying. Individual ride tickets and unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased on site.

Did you know?

The Ferris wheel runs entirely on solar power and rises about 130 feet (40 m) high. It is illuminated at night by more than 170,000 LED lights visible above the ocean.

Location
Official opening
May 25, 1996
Part of
Santa Monica Pier
Address
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday 12:00-19:00; Friday-Saturday 11:00-22:00; Sunday 11:00-21:00
Phone
GPS coordinates
34.00833,-118.49806
Latest update
December 19, 2025 23:27

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