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# Pacific Park

Pacific Park places an amusement park over the Pacific on Santa Monica Pier, making the setting as important as the rides. It is a natural fit for a coastal Los Angeles outing, especially when the group wants a little riding alongside time on the pier and nearby waterfront. The best plan takes advantage of that combination rather than treating it as a miniature resort park.

 

The Pacific Wheel and West Coaster give the park its recognisable profile, with family rides and games filling out the visit. The coaster is a different proposition from a destination thrill machine: part of its appeal is riding in this particular location. Decide how many attractions you want before choosing individual rides or a broader riding product.

Canonical source: https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/pacific-park/


## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 34.00833, -118.49806
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: America/Los\_Angeles
- Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
- Address: Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States
- City / locality: Santa Monica
- State / province / region: California
- Country: United States
- [Official website](<https://pacpark.com/>)
- [Getting there](<https://pacpark.com/about/contact-us/>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Allow time for the walk onto the pier and plan parking or public transport before reaching the busy beachfront. The operator's directions are more useful than driving towards the map pin itself. A few rides, food and time to enjoy the ocean can make a satisfying visit without an ambitious schedule. Check the operating calendar for your intended session, especially if you are fitting the park around another booking.
- [Planning source](<https://pacpark.com/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California 90401, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<https://pacpark.com/about/contact-us/>); checked 2026-10-25
- An amusement park on the pier: Pacific Park occupies part of Santa Monica Pier above the ocean. 
- [Planning source](<http://pacpark.com/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<http://pacpark.com/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Park>)
- [Official source](<https://pacpark.com/about/contact-us/>)
- [Independent source](<https://rcdb.com/qs.htm?qs=Pacific%20Park>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Pacific Park


## THMPRK Score

6.4 /10

Pacific Park earns its score through an exceptional seaside setting and an easily understood family offering. It is strongest as part of a Santa Monica day, with rides adding to the pier experience. The small attraction collection makes ticket choice important; visitors seeking a full day of major coasters will get better value from a different kind of park.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

82% positive. 41 thumbs up; 9 thumbs down; 50 total votes.