Santa Monica West Coaster, Steel roller coaster at Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier, United States.
The West Coaster stretches 1,300 feet along the Pacific Park, reaching heights of 55 feet above the ocean with two complete helixes in its track.
Morgan Manufacturing designed and constructed this steel roller coaster, which opened its gates to the public on May 25, 1996 at Pacific Park.
The roller coaster structure appears in numerous television shows and films as a recognizable symbol of the Santa Monica entertainment landscape.
Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to experience the coaster, which operates with five cars carrying 30 passengers at speeds up to 35 miles per hour.
This steel track roller coaster stands as the only oceanfront coaster on the western coast of North America positioned directly above the Pacific Ocean.
Official opening: May 25, 1996
GPS coordinates: 34.00823,-118.49790
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:12
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