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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
Iconic oceanfront fun with solar-powered thrills and breathtaking views on the Santa Monica Pier!
4.8(5 reviews)
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Iconic oceanfront fun with solar-powered thrills and breathtaking views on the Santa Monica Pier!
Pacific Park is a beloved family-friendly amusement park located on the historic Santa Monica Pier, offering a quintessential California experience with stunning ocean views. Featuring a solar-powered Ferris wheel, the West Coaster roller coaster, bumper cars, arcade games, and gentle rides for kids, it provides affordable entertainment for all ages. With free admission and pay-per-ride or wristband options, it's perfect for creating memorable moments against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and sunset skies.
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Ride the iconic Ferris wheel for panoramic ocean and coastline views, especially magical at sunset.
Enjoy a thrilling ride with ocean vistas on this compact roller coaster that operates in various weather.
Experience gentle rides like the Sea Dragon and Shark Frenzy, perfect for kids and families.
Play classic arcade games and carnival-style attractions for fun prizes and entertainment.
Purchase flexible wristbands for unlimited rides, with special pricing for children 7 and under.
Browse affordable souvenirs and mementos to remember your visit to the pier.
Reasonable pricing to purchase an all day pass for kids 7 and under. The roller coaster stays running in the rain while most others shutdown. The pier is a nice place to stop, especially while on a bike ride. 2 hours at this place is plenty of time to experience this novelty.
The Santa Monica Pier is a place I always forget about and when I visit I tell myself "why did you forget this place?" Being an Angelino I often forget about everything these neighboring cities have to offer but this time bringing my family to Pacific Park was the reminder that memories can be made in our own backyard. Pacific Park welcomes everyone with its variety of rides and attractions. It showcases the famous ferris wheel that I literally found out that day was fully solar powered. A win for the planet 🙌. It has a roller coaster with views to the ocean, bumper car rides called sig alert EV which had me laughing for it's literal name and the bumper to bumper traffic we face daily,my favorite the shark frenzy, my nieces favorite the sea dragon, an arcade and carnival games. Highly recommend to everyone that wants a day at a theme park that's priced reasonably and a trip to the beach to end that day.
The park is really fun (and busy). The lines to ride are long but they go fast, so that is not a problem. I recommend the wheel to get astonishing views from the top, I was afraid of the gondolas because they swing a little bit when they stop the wheel on top but that was nice actually! I think this is a must go!
The perfect California evening! We came here for a casual evening and ended up having the most iconic Santa Monica experience. The energy on the pier is just infectious, everyone is smiling, laughing, and just enjoying the moment. We rode the West Coaster as the sun was setting, and the views of the ocean and the coastline were absolutely breathtaking. It was the perfect mix of a fun ride and a stunning vista. We also picked up some cute souvenirs from the gift shop, great prices and a nice memento. But honestly, the best parts were free: feeling the ocean breeze, watching the incredible sunset paint the sky, walking on the sandy beach, and standing at the symbolic end of the historic Route 66. You can just feel the history and the joy here. It's a must-do for locals and tourists alike. A quintessential, feel-good spot that reminds you why we love California!
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit for its unbeatable mix of views, vibe, and family fun. The solar-powered Ferris wheel offers stunning panoramas of the Pacific and the coastline — especially magical at sunset — while the compact size makes it easy to enjoy with kids. With a dozen rides ranging from gentle attractions to a small roller coaster, plus classic games (arcade) and plenty of food stalls, it’s perfect for families or anyone looking for a laid-back California experience. Entry is free, you just pay per ride (or grab a wristband), making it flexible and budget-friendly. Overall, it’s not about extreme thrills, but about great atmosphere, ocean views, and memorable family time.
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