Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

"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!"

"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!"

"Cute little place to take kids and partner. Games are a bit expensive, so not many people were playing. There was a variety of restaurants with the usual fair food as well as a chicken place which just opened up."

"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."