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Pacific Park
Rides on Santa Monica Pier add a different rhythm to a day beside the Pacific.
- Location
- 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
A place worth knowing
Pacific Park puts the Pacific Wheel and the West Coaster above the water on Santa Monica Pier. Rides, midway games, food and small shops make it easy to spend part of a beach day here without planning a separate theme-park trip.
Entering the park is free, while rides and games are paid activities. Decide whether you want a few individual rides or a wristband, and check the operating calendar for the day you choose.
Practical details last checked 21 Sept 2026
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Pacific Park
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Los Angeles
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Opening hours
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380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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