Santa Monica Pier
Videos
The Santa Monica Pier is a large pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing.
Landmark entrance to the Santa Monica Pier
A sketch of Santa Monica and the pier, 1875
An early Santa Monica Pier, 1877
The pier with Pacific Park on the left, 2006
Pacific Park
Videos
Pacific Park is an oceanfront amusement park located on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It is the only amusement park on the West Coast located directly on a pier, and the only admi
Santa Monica Pier
…concession stands, and areas for views and fishing. The pier is part of the greater Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with its solar panelled Ferris wheel. The brightly lit wheel can be seen from a distance and has been turned off during the…
Pacific Park entrance in 2004
Close up of Pacific Plunge as viewed from southwest
Profile of Pacific Plunge as viewed from the south
The solar-powered ferris wheel in 2009.