A great outdoor destination for families, Pacific Park is a restored boardwalk-like amusement park on top of the Santa Monica Pier , overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests pay only for the rides they use in this non-gated park, which features a 9-story tall, solar-powered Ferris wheel, an oceanfront rollercoaster that rises five stories above the water, ten other family rides, midway games, a food ...
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This mini-amusement park provides the centerpiece of the Santa Monica Pier. The park itself comprises a large ferris wheel, a dragon swing, a small roller coaster, an action ride theater and a number of other rides geared towards children. A host of free shows can also be seen here, including concerts on Sunday nights, karaoke, animal shows and more. Built in 1988 after a storm destroyed the end of ...
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The Tide Shuttle circles an area from the Third Street Promenade and Main Street shopping areas, stopping right in front of the Pier. It makes a circuit every 15 minutes, and parking is available along the route.
Planning to stay a while? Pick up an all-you-can-ride wristband for $10.95 (kids under 42 inches) and $19.95 (kids over 42 inches). Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.
The Background Marking a return to the California pleasure piers of the early 1900s, this old-fashioned amusement park sits right on the historic Santa Monica Pier, offering unbeatable views of the coast. During the peak summer season, Pacific Park is always hopping with families, teens and tourists. The rest of the year, it's more of a weekend destination, with only a limited number of ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 03, 2008, (Edited October 05, 2006)
We bought the Internet special through AAA--$12.95 but only for two kids for unlimited rides. They make you buy more tickets for the rides for adults if the kids are don't meet the height requirement for some rides. At $5 for some of the larger rides, this adds up. The staff was also rude to my 7 year old niece...
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This place is great for young children! There are enough rides and games to keep kids really interested- and you only have to spend a fraction of the amount you would spend at a big amusement park. (and you only need a fraction of the time).
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+ good prices, great rides for kids, not that crowded
I have gone to the pier with my own child many times over the years and I have also taken several of my students there as well. (5 year olds) I guess because I live in the San Fernando Valley I am used to seeing all types of people all of the time. I love the pier, and have never...
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We went to the pier over Easter break on a weekday. We pre-paid for our tickets over the internet and received the internet special rate (as advertised on television): $10 per person for unlimited rides. There are about 5 or 6 rides for older children, so $10 is a very reasonable price. The pier is not necessarily the nicest place....
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