Pacific Park Reviews

Fun times. Great for families and kids! Had lots of fun. Lots of shopping and good eats. Great views especially for travelers!

A fun place for families. Entry is free and you can either pay for each ride you go on or buy a wristband that gets you on them all. This is a great system if you're like me and not into all the big thrill rides. I highly recommend the ferris wheel, as it gives you great views from the the top.

Although it's nothing more than a rinky little carnival, it's such a cool, nostalgic place. Fun to visit, although I'm not sure it should be a major destination. However, linked with the pier and the beach and Venice, it makes for a fun day! Check this place out!

Grandkids totally enjoyed all the rides. Bought them unlimited wristbands and the kids went at least a couple of times on a few of the rides. Were more into the rides than the beach. Tons of people, plenty of places to eat and great to see the ocean when you come from the desert. Went on a Wednesday about 1pm and found parking easily at the pier.

I think the SM pier is a victim of it'sown success. I remember years ago it was a great place to visit. Now it is clogged with tourists and overpriced souvenir shops.

The Pacific Park is located in Santa Monica Pier, it’s a small park but very nice to pass by a good afternoon. The views for the roller coaster are great.

From our hotel we had the perfect view to this amusementpark. It was fun and really a piece of history. It wasnt cheap but we hadnt had to wait long which was a big plus.

We visited in the evening & was surprised how busy the area was. You can either pay for each individual ride but obviously works out cheaper paying for a full pass which means you can go on all the rides.

I recommend you get there early.

Got the metro (45minutes) from central station to the pier it was great to see, but was quiet busy. You can get wristbands for most of the rides but we where just interested in the rollercoaster 😁 $10 pp they let us ride the coater twice as it was over quick enough, so delighted about that! Great area and ambiance about the place unfortunately was just to busy for my likings!

This is an amazing location for the park but everything here was super expensive! A fast food salad cost me $15USD!

It's really fun and everything there is cool and stuff, it's just going more than once is a stretch. I might just be saying this because I live in Santa Monica, but the rides get SUPER old. The rollercoaster is small, the dragon is- well, the dragon is just the dragon, and the ferris wheel is- a ferris wheel. The scrambler is the best ride there in my opinion. The first time is the best time. Trust me.

Situated on Santa Monica Pier, this fun park has 12 rides including a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel. It is much cheaper to buy an all day pass if you intend to go on several rides. There are rides for all ages and I hate to say the roller coaster is a little tame.

Not sure it’s the best value attraction out there, but you on rides and the top of a big wheel watching the sun come down onto the beach. You’d be very hard pressed not to smile!

Our kids (ages 15, 13, 11, and 9) had a blast! Short lines, great rides. The all-you-can-ride wristbands were worth it. And parking was nearby and relatively inexpensive. Drawbacks: Wintry breeze from the ocean made it very chilly even during the noon hour. Also, a few homeless people mingled through the park, but were basically harmless and treated with respect. Overall rating: Would go again!

A great place to have family fun on the Pier. Although I thought the prices were a bit expensive, there is an unlimited pass you can purchase which makes it more affordable if you plan to spend the whole day here. During the week not all attractions are open, but there is still heaps of fun to be had

I would have liked it better but the weather would not cooperate. Lots to see and do. Good food and the rides are fun.

Fun touristy place to hang out for a couple of hours. Lots of fast food places and food trucks on the Pacific Coast Hightway. I'd say that anything you wanted from hot dogs, burgers, funnel cake, and drinks can be found there. This is the place to go with kids, the amusement park rides are tame but just right for the youngsters.

The view from the pier is really great, even when it's cloudy. There are all kinds of performance artists and the ones I likes best were the head spinnning break dancers.The view of the beach and ocean is beautiful. If you can go there during the week, it's much less crowded.

Overpriced rides but it's a must do if you are in Santa Monica. After all, how many amusement parks are on a pier like that...!

Santa Monica Pacific Park pier is a great pier to walk down. It has a number of shops and restaurants like burger place seafood restaurant along the pier. It can get very busy most days but it is worth the effort to visit...

Kind of cool that it's on the pier but rides and games are nothing special. In fact they are kind of expensive too. But it certainly adds to the fun atmosphere on the Pier,

We walked out onto the pier with the specific aim of going on the Ferris wheel. The views from the wheel were fabulous and it was a lovely way to spend a few minutes enjoying the views and the breeze. There are lots of other rides and stalls/shops to look at but make sure to walk to the end where they fish. There were pelicans sat posing along with a seal that just swam around for people to photograph. Some of the buskers were brilliant. Wheelchair access is good though it can be a little bumpy due to the uneven planking.

Spend the whole day for the best value. Be sure to walk all the way to the end of the pier. Have some wings.

If you're visiting with kids, you can't miss Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier. The kids will enjoy the games and rides, and the adults will enjoy the beautiful views and great photo spots. The pier tends to be very crowded, but if you go earlier in the day, you can avoid some of the crowds and longer lines.

Busy place all the time but good to walk and have fun.. There is a good restaurant "Bubba Gump Shrimp" don't miss it.. I recommend you to visit here at 6pm really perfect time..

Pacific Park is an integral part of the experience at the Santa Monica Pier, Ana even if you don’t have children, take a ride in the Ferris wheel - it will give you a great view over the Pier and the beach.

The rides are dated and old, but that's the point of Pacific Park. It's a throwback to the old-fashioned days on the pier. Besides, there is no room for a record-breaking roller coaster.
But, it did have everything you could expect from a carnival-like atmosphere: games, old rides, performers.
Parking is not free., and there is no smoking allowed on the pier (as it is all wood, duh).
It's worth checking out once :)

There were still people on the rides at midnight. The arcade was super busy too. The food booths were still selling food but the shops were closed.

Aquarium is a joke. The pier and amusement park are a quick walk and not worth the expense. Waste of time.

When in Santa Monica, if you have time for a little fun, this is the place to be. Its great for the entire family. There is lots to do for everyone. And while you are here, take a photo next to one of the lifeguard stations.

The Pacific Park is one of the center element of the Santa Monica Pier, so a must see if you ask me. It's not huge but if offers quite a lot of different rides, I can recommend the west coaster and the pacific wheel, from which you get the most beautiful view over Santa Monica and the beaches. You pay for each ride separately, so there is no entry fee.

The park next to the Pier is very nice and very well kept up. Open 5 AM to 12 AM. Nice walk area and benches. Across the street are shops and restaurants. Look for the beginning of US Highway 10 which starts here.. Nice relaxing place.

We had the LA Go Card so we got unlimited rides which was nice. Some lines seemed to move quicker than others, but that's typical for any kind of amusement park. It was a beautiful location, especially when you are at the top of the Ferris wheel.

did not know it was called pacific park, I always called it the Santa Monica pier. plenty to do and see. Go see what the fisherman are catching at the end. Maybe go for trapeze lessons! Get a bite to eat. watch the perfect sunset! Its free! except for the attractions.

We took our two kids (12 and 15) here and they had a blast. It's a fun day trip if you're in the area, and the views of the Pacific are gorgeous.

The price per person per ride is outrageous. Unless you have the time to spend the day here and get the wristband, it is not worth the cost. The park is so crowded as well; you are better off driving south and going to a much less crowded quaint amusement park for a similar price! The rides are fun enough here for children, but not enough to entertain an adult for more than 30 minutes or so. Great views.

This compact little amusement park on the pier has a lot of solid rides that for the price of a wristband makes it worth the price of admission. Great solar-powered Ferris wheel overlooking the pacific, and a surprisingly thrilling roller-coaster along with an assortment of other rides and amusement games make this a classic. Definitely stop in here if you are anywhere in the area.

It used to be a very sweet attraction prior to expansion. It's very crowded, noisy, not the greatest place to be during the day but nice to see the sunset from. I'm not into any rides the park offers but the giant Ferris Wheel. And that's where you should be to see the sunset.

A ferris-wheel on a pier in the ocean- Wow! Not since the Steel Pier in Atlantic City have I has this much fun.
Great for family fun, easy to reach, not horrible expensive, many dining options.

We visited Pacific Park on our first day arriving from Europe. Obviously in the early morning hour, none of the rides are opened. But the ambience and surrounding is captivating and really beautiful. It's definitely a trade mark of Santa Monica and must see. Would have been better to ride some of them at 11 am but the queue had been very long. We were happy just looking around and taking pictures.

Excellent little amusement park with lots of rides and something for everyone. Love;y ice cream and treats to be had too!

Unique experience with live ("volunteer") performers. One girl set up a camera to record herself singing on the pier, while others just smiled and played, some were selling their CD's. It's the combination of ice cream, carnival food, and simple rides that resemble Central Park, but instead on pier.

Route 66 ended here in a movie (though the real end to route 66 is downtown).

We parked in the huge parking lot just north of the pier for a flat rate of $12. There were many parking spots (we were there about noontime on a Monday). All the parking spots seemed a little close together, so don't be surprised if someone parks really close to you.

Just a ferris wheel ride is $8, but it's not the ferris wheel line was long, it was the actual place where you have to buy ride tickets. Yet, different to experience!

We stopped on a visit to the Santa Monica pier to ride the Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel. Though the price of $10 per rider is a little steep, considering it was for a single ride, the views from the top are excellent. One can see up the coast to Malibu in one direction, along the beautiful beach, and out into the Pacific Ocean. The attendants let everyone ride the Ferris wheel for about 10 or 12 rotations, making the price seem more reasonable. We visited early in the morning, so we barely had to wait in line, which was wonderful. The Pacific Wheel was a good addition to our trip to Santa Monica pier. As for the rest of Pacific park, I can't really say much, as we only rode the Ferris wheel, but it seems to be a fun little amusement park by the ocean.

The park itself is simple, with classic toys.
Entrance is free and each toy is paid.
It would not be too much if it were not for the surreal location: right on the Pier de Santa Monica, an iconic place worldwide. Then it is very worth walking there, maybe not in the park itself, but in the pier, because of the beautiful view.

Pacific Park is a small amusement park that is part of the Santa Monica pier. The Ferris wheel is a must -- amazing view up and down the coast. Great for out-of-town guests and locals alike.

The park is small but we had all the fun it had such as the West Coaster, Ferris Wheel, and etc also the restaurants around the park were great!

This park is a amusement park on santa monica pier. You can try all of the rides and you can order hamburger , pizza and tacobell

The amusement has indeed a great location and you really pay for that. The rides are average and very expensive to the point that Disneyland is cheap compared ! Also food and drinks around has steep prices.

Extremely undertrained, unprofessional and racists staff. They are very discriminatory towards Asians. Horrible customer service. They tried to scam customers. You don't want to pay $12 and get discriminated by them. They treat hispanic customers differently than asian customers.

Pacific Park is very touristy but is worth walking through in the evening after dinner. The rides and food are very expensive. The rides are standard carnival style rides - the look safe enough but are really more for kids.

Well we were going to a number of other parks in California primarily to ride roller coasters... we saw that Pacific Park had a roller coaster. We decided to stop by. There were a few parking lots that were about $2/half hour. Once you get to the park...there’s about a dozen rides in all. You can get an “all you can ride” wristband for about $35. We decided to just get a single ride on the roller coaster for $10. The roller coaster West Coaster is nothing special. Although most of the rides here seem to be based on kids there were plenty of food choices and the Santa Monica pier is very historic and beautiful as well as the surrounding ocean.

There are some carnival type rides, and lots of games to play. It is like going to an old time mountain fair. You can actually walk around and browse and pay nothing, but if you want to ride any rides or play any games, you have to purchase tickets.

Amazing thrilling experience when we take the Rides. Merry Go Round at the Pier was among the best amused experience I ever had. You can actually have the City view on one side & Giant Sea view on other side.

Awesome :)

My 13 year old daughter begged me to take her here on a misty, cool afternoon during her winter school break. Because of the cooler weather, and because it was got dark early, it was not very crowded at all. The colorful lights, as well as the night-time beach and ocean views, combined to create a fun and memorable experience. It was worth getting unlimited ride bracelets for $32.95 as we went on all 12 of the rides, including the kiddie rides. We went on the Scrambler and Shark Frenzy (#5 spins the fastest!) several times. At first, the Ferris wheel was closed due to the weather, which was very disappointing, but they finally decided to open the ride, which made us very happy! The ride was smooth and the views were fantastic! The roller coaster was also very smooth and the ride operators looked like they were having a blast! My daughter's favorite ride was the Pacific Plunge. We paid an extra $8 for her to ride the Gyro Loop on her own, which was a perfect ride for her to control and flip around as much as she wanted. We ate dinner at Bubba Gump's, where we got seated right away. We didn't try any of the games or arcade, but they looked like fun. Most of the snack stands (churros, dippin' dots, funnel cakes) were closed for the day. In conclusion, my daughter had fun and I was pleasantly surprised that I could go on all the rides with her and have fun, too!

I took my 2 adult daughters to the Santa Monica Pier on a Monday. We mainly went to see the beach and sea lions that swim around at the end of the pier. Our Lyft dropped us off at the pier around 10:30am, which gave us time to check everything out, take some pix and see the sea lions. We were also there when the Pacific Park rides opened and the ticket line was lite. I did notice as the day went on, the line got bigger. I knew there were rides, but didn't think they'd want to ride them. They did. I paid $35 pp for the all-you-can-ride wristband, which was the most cost effective choice, as most a la carte tickets for the "big kids" rides were $8 each . There are 12 rides in total and my kids rode about 8 of them (the 4 exceptions being kiddie rides). One bummer was the Gyro Loop - it's not included in the "all-you-can-ride" ticket. Apparently, it's an "attraction" - whatever that means!?? You have to pay $8pp separately to ride it. A rip-off for sure! My kids were disappointed, but got over it soon enough. There were plenty of other rides to ride.
Later, we went to the outdoor mall area (across Ocean Ave and up the street heading away from the Pier). We had a late lunch on the rooftop at Cheesecake Factory. Hard to go wrong there and the view / breeze was nice! I would've liked to rent beach bikes to ride the beach path to Venice Beach, but it was getting late (4:30pm) and after the amusement rides, beach combing, late lunch and shopping, we were all pretty tired.
TIP: Make sure you get to the pier before 11am. It's much less crowded.

Stopped by Pacific Park with the family while exploring Santa Monica Pier by day. We did a couple of the rides and those were great fun for both kids and adults, but the park is small and crowded so getting around and waiting was less enjoyable.
Pacific Park is a typical small amusement park that packs in a variety of rides in very small space. The ones we enjoyed most were the roller coaster and the shark frenzy. The lines were fine and even when waiting to get into the coaster, it was nice to enjoy the views of the beach and the ocean. The tricky part was that there was no good place to hang between rides for those not going on all the rides. The park therefore works fine for teenagers hopping between rides but not as well for a family with different needs for different kids.

I visited Santa Monica with my family in August, and after spending time at the beach in the afternoon, Pacific Park was a great way to end the day! It was significantly busier in the evening, but the lines for the rides were very short and it didn't feel too crowded despite the smaller size of the park. On the other hand, tickets for the rides could get pricey! The individual rides were around $8 per person, and a wristband for unlimited access to all the rides were $35. If you get the Go Card though, like we did, you get the unlimited rides deal included! If you are looking for thrill rides, Pacific Park isn't exactly the place to be, but we all still found Pacific Park quite enjoyable! There are several rides that younger kids would enjoy, though we only went on around 5 or 6, plus the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel gave a lovely view of the sunset from the top and of the pier and the beach! It was absolutely stunning.

We didn't eat at Pacific Park, but there were several options for snack foods around the park. We didn't play at any of the arcade games either, but they looked really fun! There's plenty to do around here for an evening for all ages. And the views!!

Oh, I will mention though that if you're wheelchair bound or have a stroller to push, it may become difficult on your way out of the park as the path goes uphill to reach street-level. A person in our party chose not to come for that reason!

YES...this is the past, present and the future...the pier you will never forget.never...you will visit every day in your mind , even after you leave.

Compared to some of the other optiions in southern califiornia, this is by far the best choice. It is smaller than a theme park, but the kids have a good time. The boardwalk amd the beach combination is a highlight. Have to get there early to park on the pier, but there is usually plenty of parking in the lot by the beach.

Today was the second time my 6-year old grandson and I spent about 4 hours at Pacific Park in Santa Monica.
We get the wristband (AAA gives you a 10% discount) and go on ride after ride after ride. We also do some of the games although most of the time we don't win anything. But, it's just so beautiful to be on the pier looking out at the Pacific Ocean on a nice Southern California day. Get there early for easy parking and no lines. The park opens at 11:00 so we get there around 10:30 am and everything is easy. Find your inner-kid and have FUN!

Pacific Park is a small amusement park located directly on the Santa Monica Pier. Admission is free, and you can purchase single-ride tickets or a wristband for unlimited ride access. If you love amusement park rides the unlimited access is quite reasonable. The main attractions are the solar-powered ferris wheel and the roller-coaster. There are also games-of-chance and tasty food treats available. You can't beat the experience when the rides are all lit up on a beautiful California evening. Fun for all ages!

I have been to Pacific Park several times. It's a cute amusement park that features 12 rides mostly aimed for kids and families; very few of them are thrilling. That's okay because 1) it's a tiny park that occupies a very small piece of pier real estate and 2) it's a legendary piece of Americana that is a must-visit for anyone while in Los Angeles!

The park has two iconic attractions that HAVE to be ridden if you find yourself visiting for the first time: the Pacific Wheel and the West Coaster. Both of these attractions have been featured in countless movies and TV shows and are the main draws for the park itself. Both are small and mellow enough that all ages can ride them, provided riders meet the 42 inch height requirement to ride (under 42 inches with parent for the Pacific Wheel). Parking for Pacific Park is very hard to find on busy days, as the Santa Monica Pier parking lots fill up fast and the streets are very difficult to find parking along. Many of the oceanfront hotels have underground parking, but you will pay dearly for that privilege: I've paid $25+ to use their garages. Rides are pay-as-you-go, and you either buy tickets for each attraction (which cost between $5-$10 per ride), or you can buy an wristband for around $33 at the park (or several dollars less online). If you're planning on riding both the Pacific Wheel and the West Coaster, I recommend buying the wristband, as riding both attractions twice saves you money vs paying for tickets. Numerous options for food are available, both at Pacific Park as well as all along the Santa Monica Pier.

The park looks absolutely magical after dark, with the bright lights, music, exciting carnival atmosphere and the crashing of the waves on Santa Monica Beach creating that classic nighttime fair environment reminiscent of traditional seaside amusement parks of yesteryear.

If you're at the Santa Monica Pier, take it upon yourself to walk through the tiny but charming Pacific Park. Buy a wristband for everyone in your party and go take a few spins on the Pacific Wheel and the West Coaster (which allows guests to ride twice in a row on one ticket). It is a lovely and truly memorable location, and an evening (or afternoon) spent there will be remembered for a lifetime! Also perfect for date nights!

Had a blast walking the pier and boardwalk. Visited the slack park and ate Buzz Pop Cocktails on the beach. Weather was perfect.

If you are in Santa Monica you need to visit Pacific Park. They offer plenty of carnival style games that are easy to win prizes. The ferris wheel is a MUST just so you can see the landscape while on it. Tons of entertainment from dancers and singers.

People goes to the pier at sunset, to enjoy the sea, the breeze the colors, sometimes crowdy, but still good to take at least a picture for your memories.

This is the year around carnival. They have concerts in the summer. They have plenty of stuff for the kids. There are more than one places to east. They even have a Taco Bell.

Special for this amusement park? The Ferris Wheel runs by solar power, that what it says in the history text. This amusement park is located in the middle of the pier and it is on the extended boardwalk. It looks just like any other amusement park you see elsewhere. The pier is generally so crowded, this place will give kids and parents a break from the walking pier. Come and enjoy the rides and eating burgers and ice cream.

Has great rides. pretty cheap 30$ for 1 day. line isn;t long. The only thing is that the mini-games are hard to win.

This is a famous place to visit. You see it on TV a lot. There are places to eat and rides to ride. Good place for the family or a group of people. Visit Bubba Gump's to eat, fun.

If I was really into it I probably would be more enthusiastic, but a 50 second coaster ride and a Ferris wheel ride for $12 each was a hundred bucks for ten minutes (25 if you count waiting in line. The arcade games and carnival games were all good looking; even the kid rides looked popular. They did run out of churros which bummed me out.

Went here while visiting relatives and enjoyed a ride on the ferris wheel which although is $10 a person, we found was worth it for it's great views of the ocean, the pier and the city.

We were there on a Friday night and there was a minute of families, couples and groups of friends.

There are lots of games and rides. Also plenty of shops and restaurants. There is no charge to just stroll around and take in the action. If you have found this review helpful, kindly let me know by clicking below.

Highly recommended if you happen to be visiting the area like we were.

Unique amusement park in great atmosphere. The rides are expensive if only riding one or two rides. The multi ride tickets are the best value.

You can just walk around the park, go on specific rides or get a pass to go in every ride.
I would say to just walk around, take some nice pictures, easy something and choose the best ride for you.

I recommend the Ferris Wheel.

This was by far the best Ferris wheel ride ever. My girlfriend and I happened to get on around the perfect time to watch the sunset over the ocean. What a priceless view! The ride was long and enjoyable. The tickets were $10 each, and it was totally worth it.

Was not as good as expected, rides were not very interesting and cost a lot. The Ferris wheel was nice, but it was really cold out by the time we were able to ride it. Overall, the trip was worth it, but I wouldn’t go again.

The kids and I and my significant other had a blast would do it all over again only thing is we lost my 5 year old she was supposed to be holding my pant buckle and let go and wonder off the the kids airplane ride

Retro feeling and deep blue ice cream. But I did not dare to ride anything: the rides looks too old. ;)

All the fairground attractions that you could want, but under the Southern Californian sun. Loads of souvenirs and t-shirts for sale as well. Good range of fast food available too. Great atmosphere.

We always cruise threw this cool park located on the Santa Monica pier! They have a cool light show every night. There are many places to fish at the end of the pier. All the rides are Oldschool and cool. They even have a carousel. The park is centered at amusing kids, but us adults can have a great time too. You can see just about anything if you just stop and look. Love the diverse atmosphere and beach boardwalks! Anything on wheels goes on the boardwalk! This is a big tourist attraction by far. During the week would be the best time to go. Thank you to all the employees of the park that keep things running smoothly!

Pacific Park is a beautiful place that you must visit if staying in Santa Monica. With lots of options for fun and eating and drinking nearby, this place really worth a visit.

There are a number of rides surrounding the pier including a ferris wheel which gives you a nice view of the ocean. There are about 10 or more rides here. Rides range between $5-$10 or you can purchase a wrist band that will give you unlimited rides during your visit. The wrist band is about $30.

Great place to visit during the day and night.
Lots off good places to eat and to have a drink - the arcade is really fun and the rides on the pier are very cheap.

Located on the Santa Monica Pier, this small amusement park has about a dozen rides and several midway games. The main attraction is the Ferris wheel... it gives you an incredible view of the Pacific.

Santa Monica pier is a great pier to walk down. It has a number of shops and restaurants along the pier. It can get very busy most days but it is worth the effort to visit.

What a great location for a long time carnival-type atmosphere! Out on the vibrant Santa Monica Pier this attraction catches your eye immediately. The Ferris wheel is not the biggest but fits right in here.

Firstly, the Santa Monica Pier is a must see for tourists. Lots of quirky shops, attractions, eats etc. Great experience for those visiting from overseas like ourselves who want to get a better feel for the area and the people. I have reviewed the actual Pier as a specific attraction if people want more details.

Pacific Park is an old school theme park based at the end of the Pier. From a theme park perspective, it is okay, bit outdated and the prices are mildly high for what you get. You can either buy individual ride tickets or an unlimited pass.

The reason for attending is that this is iconic of Santa Monica and once there, you lose yourself in the atmosphere. It has rides for all ages. The Ferris Wheel provides a great view of the coastline and great photo opportunity. My family had a great time, which I think related to the location/atmosphere more than the specific rides themselves.

We probably only spent a few hours here, but that was certainly enough. Make it part of your trip if coming to the Pier or staying nearby. I probably wouldn't bother travelling all the away from LA to Santa Monica just for this though.

This is one of those places you have to say you've been. What else is there to be said...it's a fairground, on a pier, on Santa Monica Beach, at the end of Route 66. Yep, go, have fun and tick that box! Good fun, good eats...GREAT sunsets!

After not being able to visit Pacific Park during my previous trip to the area because of heavy rains, I was very excited that there was no precipitation in the forecast this time. It was overcast and contrary to the sign on the ticket booth, they opened at noon. I was there when the gate opened and was directed to the ticket booth by the Ferris wheel, the one ride I wanted to go on. Sadly, solo riders are not permitted on the Ferris wheel and even after asking the ride operator if someone from the park could ride with me, was told I’d have to wait for a group to come along that had an odd number. This is crazy. I’ve ridden Ferris wheels all over the world and have never run into this issue. If it is a weighting problem, I could have sat in the middle of the car or they could have some kind of balancing weight to use for single riders. Instead, I left with a bad taste in my mouth and didn’t get to ride the Ferris wheel.

Old expensive park who's only thing is that it is on the pier. Otherwise nobody would visit it. Not worth

If you are planning a trip to Los Angeles, Pacific Park is a must.

You can take an electric scooter (Bird, Uber scooters, etc) and have a ride by the seaside of Santa Monica, ending your tour at the entrance of the Pier.

You will find tons of restaurantes, souvenirs store, artist, and some delicious japanesse hot dogs that I'd recommend.

Almost at the end of the Pier, you will see the classical hoarding of the Pacific Park. If you grew up in the 90's, you will remember the mythical TV serie Rocket Power, whose episodes happened in Pacific City (here).

The park is colorful and people from all the ages will have lots of fun.

Cool spot to walk out and hang out on the pier. Rode the Pacific wheel 10 years ago, and then returned to find it exactly the same. Good for nostalgia. Swimming was closed at the beach due to bacteria levels so the pier was less crowded than normal. Walked the pier, took some pics, ate some really good ice cream at Scoops, and rode the Pacific Wheel

Took my kids to this park to spend time with them. It’s not a big park but it has rides, arcades and food court. The kids were done and we had few hours to spare so we decided to walk down the beach area. It was an interesting experience and would probably go back just to try the restaurants

Very similar to coney Island in Brooklyn NY. It has amusement rides and things like shooting water into a clowns face to bust the balloon first and win a prize....

Pacific Park - Must visit if you have kids! Amazing rides, just next to the sea. Beautiful view and brilliant food options will make your day memorable!
Must visit place in summers!

My family and I went here and the beach wasn't to bad. It was clean and one of the nicest place to check out.

We got the unlimited rides pass here as part of the LA GoPass and we all had lots of fun. Rides were expensive to buy a single pass but the unlimited rides pass is good value! We spent about 2 hours here on the rides, loved that there was no queues!

I absolutely loved the Santa Monica pier.....the food is a little pricey but the view of the Pacific ocean is awesome, there are souvenir stores and amusement park rides....I would go to a different beach though

Pacific Park is sea side and beach. is very nice and have a lot of beach activity .we went their and the weather a bit cold though you can find many people there.

Pacific Park on Santa Monica Pier is an iconic location. The park is dominated by the Ferris Wheel which is Solar Powered. We could not resist and bought tickets for a ride on the wheel. Although I am by no means scared of heights, the sensation was a little scary as the gondolas swing from side to side and there is a sensation that you are going to get up ended and tossed out of your seats.

Whilst the wheel is in motion you get a really good view of the beach and Santa Monica from the top.

This is an expensive experience as two rides cost $17.00 / or £6.70 per person. The ride does last a good while and provided the price is not prohibitive represents a good fun value for money time.

We had a great time.

This is a small amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier. It has a ferris wheel and other rides. It isn't Disneyland, but it is still lots of old fashioned fun.

Small but effective. Very good atmosphere for amusement. The wheel is best especially at night.
We really had a good time there!!!!

a beautiful beach with shops at the pier and restrooms. the beach is clean and parking fee is reasonable. you have to love it because the beach is free.

The Santa Monica pier is lively and vibrant. The scenic views from the rides are inspiring. Rides are average at best, but as is typical for a small carnival. Pricing is pretty high for the return on the rides, but if you are a tourist, it really is an iconic stop that should be experienced.

Yes it is small and touristy but how many other times are you going to get to ride a rollercoaster and look out at the Pacific Ocean! The coaster goes around twice. I was a bit upset that I did not get to ride the ferris wheel as they do not allow solo riders. Have fun!

I personally thought this was a very enjoyable park, but I thought is was also missing something. I don't know what it was, though. Anyway, super enjoyable for anyone. My favorite ride there was the iconic Ferris wheel. (Pokemon GO players) The Park is also a great spot for Pokemon!

This was a lovely area with great views of the ocean and beach and access to the pier. The vendors had something for everyone.

While exploring Santa Monica Pier with some friends, they wanted to go on the ferris wheel in Pacific Park. A single ticket to ride the ferris wheel was $17, which seems outrageous. The duration of time on this ride was about 15 minutes, which I think was longer than usual just because it was a weekday morning and no one else was really riding it. There are nice views from the top of the ocean, the beach down the coastline, and inland toward the city. Nice but not worth the price to me.

Pacific park is inside the Santa Monica pier. We had teenagers who weren't that fussed with the rides' but still enjoyed seeing it as they have seen it on so many tv shows. The ride to do singularly are quite expensive, so cheaper to get a ride pass. Not sure what of the prices though. Ferris wheel was good

Disappointed by park rules and staff about non refund rules. Was misinformed about arcade games by staff at ticket station. Non friendly staff

Wonderful place and a simple must do whilst in LA. Plenty of things to do and see, great opportunity for a photo or selfie! Highly recommended

We stopped at the pier for a quick visit and allow the kids to dip their feet in the Pacific. They wanted to ride the Roller Coaster. It was good to see that they offer price per ride as well as full ride tickets and bracelets. Kids did the roller coaster and played some of the games. Typical Midway style prices. We got the kids names painted on poster boards. Was a great deal at $1 per letter of their name. Lots to things to do. Would recommend this to families!

Very expensive for the limited amount of rides they have but if you have kids they will want to do it. Mostly kids rides.

Very overcrowded and expensive ride. Ride are basic costing premium price, better to buy a Go City LA card and get the rides for free.

Small but fun, specially for smaller kids as there are a lot of rides for them. I wish I’d read the reviews prior to going because I agree, get the unlimited wristband for everyone going. We got our kiddo a wristband because we figured she’d go on her own in all the kiddie rides and we shelled out $36 so us two adults could do the sharknado and Ferris wheel. After doing the sharknado once i regretted not doing the wristband because it was so fun that I’d easily would have ridden it two or three more times. Soooo just pull the trigger, have fun, get the wristband!

Plenty of vendors with variety of things to purchase including food, rides, and arcade. Many people come and go while you on walking on the boardwalk. Some restaurants on the Pier with great views of the beach while you eat.
Parking is available if you don't mind walking a couple of blocks.

Really touristy .... but still a nice way to pass some time in L.A. The rides and the fact that it is a carnival right next to Pacific Ocean is pretty cool and one of the best ways to pass a nice time in L.A. or Santa Monica.

Fun place for kids and adults while enjoying the food, view and Santa Monica beach. There are many public parking area along the beach and there is one just besides Monica Pier.

The rides seem quite tame and expensive but maybe it's because I was in six flags two days earlier ;)

As soon as you get there you recall ALL the movies you Saw that there was a place, a pier, with a Ferris Wheel. Not a chance you miss It. Very beautiful place.

The roller coaster is fun but not very long or high. Some of the other attractions are strictly for the kiddies. The rides are not cheap . . somewhere between $5 and $8. The arcade games can be enjoyable . . as long as you understand that even if you "win", you are getting a cheap stuffed animal for a higher investment. All in all, worth checking out . . for an hour or less . . and then on to the bicycle path and the other sights in the People's Republic of Santa Monica.

Pacific Park is a little pricey for what it has to offer. It's fun, but the attractions seem old and outdated. It was about $30 for an unlimited day pass but $3-$10 per ride which is absolutely insane if you were going to pay per ride. The places to line up were sorta confusing but the lines were pretty short and overall a fun experience.

The Park was not operating on the 2 occasions we came to the Pier, therefore it did appear to be very in-interesting without people and operating rides. From what I could see, this Park would entertain the younger kids, as opposed to 12-14 upwards.

If only for its historic value, worth getting "up close & personal" with the famous Ferris Wheel of Santa Monica Pier

So glad we paid the money to ride these two. $48 for three of us, but happy we decided to do it! Lots of fun.

Amusement park at Santa Monica pier in LA. Good, but pricey fun. Single ride 5,50/8,50, adult pass 32,50$ (if i remember right). Our parking was 12$.

Dear friends,
The park has much more than just rides, there are lots of places to eat and if you go all the way to the end you can sit down by the stairs and watch the see lions in the water.
We always love to watch them.

If you are going to the pier anyway and have kids in tow, this is a great little place to let them have a little fun on some rides. There is a surprising number of rides considering the same place. The tickets are expensive but that comes as no surprise. It is more about the old school amusement park atmosphere on a world famous pier then hitting the big thrill rides. I would not go to the pier for the rides only, but to also visit the beach, grab a bite to eat, visit a few shops and just enjoy the views from the pier.

We visited Pacific Park on a Friday night. Admission to the park was free. We went on the West Coaster ($8/person) and the Ferris Wheel ($8/person). You can purchase adult wristbands which give you unlimited rides for $30 ($18 for children under the age of 7). The line ups were really short and the waiting time was minimal.

I highly recommend taking a ride on the Ferris Wheel - magnificent view of the ocean, beach, and city skyline.

Very classic attraction in Santa Monica Pier. Buy the unlimited bracelet is recommended to access all the games. Kids have a great time and a visit to the park and the harbor is a must at evening specially on weekends.

We visited with our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter on a Wednesday in August. Not too crowded and she really enjoyed the rides designed for younger kids. Lots of fast food options and a bit of local talent and artists.

Free to walk along pier. Fantastic watching sun set over the ocean. Expensive rides- but bought group tickets and the children ran around trying the rides that were open (some closed in the afternoon). But the children had a great time. All children were less then 10. Asked the kids- they had a great time.

We were pleased to make it to Santa Monica to see the iconic Ferris wheel and have a ride -it was great! We also just chose the roller coaster as you can chose individual rides. The staff were kind and because it was quiet let us go on the roller coaster twice! It’s part of the fun of being here in Santa Monica. After the hustle and bustle of Disney and Universal this wee park was quaint.

This park is suitable only for kids. It has a few children entertainment games, where the kids can have fun.

So much fun! The rides were great and the staff was friendly and helpful! Wonderful memories were made❤️

Twelve rides are included in the unlimited ride wristband and I think it is a rip-off if you don't have it, unless you only plan to ride the Ferris wheel. If you plan to spend a few hours at the pier, the wristband is definitely the way to go. Check out the Pacific Park website and Groupon to find deals. While it is no Tivoli Gardens, if you visit Santa Monica (especially with kids), it's one of the things you must do. Then, go get a corn dog at Hot Dog on a Stick (the original), ride the carousel (a few dollars extra), eat ice cream at the old fashion soda jerk housed in the same building of the carousel, and visit the teeny tiny aquarium under the pier too (it's underwhelming, but can round out a day for young kids). With a walk and meal along Palisades Park and 3rd St Promenade, you have a full day worth of true Santa Monica activity.

There's something about the Pier, that's makes one feel happy. Maybe its the rides, or the vibe being by the beach. It's a fun experience, even to just walk along and see the sights!

I don't have a huge amount to say about Pacific Park. It's certainly an iconic location and an impressive set up to have on a pier.

I went on the roller coaster which was decent if a little tame. I had hoped to go on the ferris wheel, but travelling alone was told it was three riders minimum per carriage and that I should go and find some people if I wanted to use the ride.

A fantastic experience for families I'm sure.

Beach, the pier, surfing, biking, food and stunning sunsets. Then walk to 3rd St to shop and to be entertained for hours

we enjoyed a lovely afternoon at pacific park. The old carousel is a true treasure of the park and our teenagers couldn't wait to hop on for a ride. at $1 it was a bargain! the atmosphere is great and the pier itself is lovely to stroll along. Really enjoyed

iconic place. The entrance is free and I confess I haven't been in any toys, but the vibe of the park is very cool. It is worth entering and knowing

As Santa Monica locals we were looking for something fun to take a visiting child to. The pier, although quite crowded was the perfect two hour event. The lines for the rides weren’t long. An average sized six year old was big enough to ride all of them. This is by no means a replacement for Disneyland, Universal Studios or a Magic Mountain, but remains a fun and less expensive local alternative.

What a great place to have fun and enjoy your beloveds. I do recommend stop by specially with kids. You will love it. It is good for children or adults, great place.

This is our second time visiting Pacific Park, and we have had so much fun both times! We bought ride passes that also included meal vouchers from Groupon. The food was good, and the tides were so much fun.
The beach is easily accessible there at Pier of course, so we also spent time playing in the ocean. It was a great day, and even our teenagers had fun!❤❤❤

It was fun which we all enjoyed. Plenty of rides, plenty to eat, plenty of things to do. If you don't want to do anything just people watch, this place is amazing. We came here in the afternoon and stayed to see the sunset which was phenomenal.
The Mexican restaurant at the end of the pier is wonderful x

Lovely spot and the views from the Ferris wheel are amazing looking up towards Malibu and down to Venice Manhattan Beaches

This is an amusement park on the pier at Santa Monica. It is pretty much a tourist trap. The wristbands for unlimited rides cost $30 and there are only about ten rides. There are also mid-way games that are an additional cost.

That said, you can buy ride tickets separately and the Ferris Wheel is definitely worth the time to ride. You can see all the way to Malibu from the top, very nice view.

My family (wife with two kids aged 10 and 12) visited here in July 2017.

We arrived early (for biking down to beach to Venice) so we were able to get a parking spot right at the Pier parking lot.

We bought the passes for the kids as it was definitely cheaper than buying per ride. We spend about two hours letting them go on rides. They had a great time.

Had to look to find any shade from the hot afternoon sun.

Not a major theme park, but fun nonetheless.

Took the kids to Pacific Park for a little evening fun after the beach and they loved it. So much to do! The wrist bands are a little expensive but just buy them!! Buying individual rides is expensive too, so just buy the wrist bands and then they can do them all!! All the kids screaming and laughing as the rides spin them around is just good medicine:) Plan to spend at least 2-3 hours here to catch all the rides.

We are used to Boardwalk Rides. The kids enjoyed the coaster, scrambler, shark frenzy. If I was here as an adult, I would skip it.

As adults, we were happy to see the Merry Go Round/Carousel. It was seen in Dirty Harry and each horse is hand carved and worth $2 million a piece.

It is housed in the orange building and says Merry Go Round.

Again, we went for the kids.

Got there at 10:00 before park rides opened at 11:00, walked around people watching, ate lunch at Bubba Gump, rode the roller coaster, Ferris Wheel, played arcade and had miniature face sculptures done on way out - fun but rather expensive adventure

We made sure to check out the Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier while we were checking out Santa Monica. We went on the Ferris wheel which is pretty cool, the views at night are great. A bit expensive but that is expected.

this is very nice espetially if you have children it is unique becuse it's on the pier there are quite a few attractions in a very nice environment

Crowded but worth a visit. The area is famous for many reasons, even making it into video games and paintings.

The only positive was the parking rate at $2/hr to a max of $10/day. The amusements are rather small and ultra expensive, especially if you want food. Don't see any need to return.

Beautiful older amusement park. It gets busy on weekends but during the week there is usually no wait lines for rides which is amazing with kids. Get the unlimited bracelet since the individual ride passes are complicated and not good value.

This is really a great place to enjoy and have some great time. The rides are very nice and you can spend some quality time here.

Small area on the pier with games and roller coasters. Fun to walk through and play some bottle tipping games.

Well, the place is very crowded and the rides are just okay. We were happy to do the rollercoaster ride as we do that all the time virtually in GTA V !!

The place could get smelly as there are people who love fishing on the pier! The park rides are for kids mostly. Food and tickets are priced on the higher side.

It was lots of fun being at the park. Very expensive though! You pay per ride. We bought 7 rides for $70. You can buy a bracelet for unlimited rides but we only stayed for an hour. It was really cool to see the sun set.

Rides are geared to little kids. The roller coaster is the slowest my teens have ever been on. I wouldn't purchase the wristband. Maybe just go on the Ferris wheel for pictures and the view. Belmont Park in San Diego is much better.

My boyfriend and I went on the ferris wheel on a saturday night. It was very crowded, but we did not have to wait too long.

We enjoyed our ride and the view we had on the park, the waves and the beach from above. I am not giving five stars because I found it a little expensive even though I expected it.

I like the Pacific Park in Santa Monica. There are so many things to see and do while at the park. Park is on the coast of Santa Monica, so it's walking distance to the Santa Monica Pier or to the Third Street Promenade. Both have many places to eat and shop at, while the Pier has rides for every age. Great overall place to go while in Santa Monica.

A small amusement park and games arcade along with some dining opportunities located on top of a pier, Pacific Park is a lively, noisy spot to enjoy a carefree atmosphere. The arcade deserves some extra points for having some all time classics from the 1980's as still functioning games among its selection.

If rides and such aren't your thing, you can still check out the ocean view or just peoplewatch.

The Park is a classic of old style rides and pier end fun.

Kids will love it and enjoy the simple fun available.

Yes it is a bit tired but that is also its charm.

Worth a short explore and a ride or two.

That last leg of the route 66 trip I started years ago.

I really like that the Pacific Park had free admission. Rides do cost money, if you plan on riding the roller coaster and Ferris Wheel more than once, then get the wrist band.

The park is small but a great place to take the kids for the afternoon.

Carnival food is included as are games to show your skill.

Stop on by, it's a good bucket list point of interest.

Pacific Park is like the amusement parks of yesterday year. All the favourites rides with endless ocean views.

This is a nice small amusement park with a few rides (roller coaster, ferris wheel...) as well as an arcade. It's a neat place to visit.

We went to the Pier a few times during our visit. Our favorite time was after dinner as the sun was setting. It was just beautiful and there was music & the rides were all lit up.

Princes fair considering it's considered a World Class Pier.Typical eats,ice cream,cotton candy ,wieners,etc.Cool artists and views and go to absolute end to just look out at the Pacific

The pacific park is very inside of the santa monica bay. There are many attractions you can join that you can feel child again.

Despite being a famous landmark, it has nothing special. It needs better maitenance and cheaper prices.

The Santa Monica Pier is an iconic spot for good reason, there's good food, great spots to take pictures, typical fair-style rides and other cool places like Venice Beach or downtown Santa Monica spots nearby.

The Pacific Park Roller Coaster is really short and costs $10.00 to ride it once! The Wrist Band is on sale right now for $31.45, but there's only 12 rides in the whole place, some of those are for small children, and there's NO dark ride at all...

Honestly, just go to Knott's Berry Farm if you want a HUGELY better Value... It's as low as $49 for an adult to get into Knott's!! That's $17.55 more for three amazing rides with Animatronics, a very nice Ghost Town with authentic buildings from an actual Ghost Town, several of the best roller coasters anywhere, and more!

We enjoyed the old-school feel of carnival-like rides and attractions while looking out at the beach and ocean.

I brought my kids here for the roller coaster. It isn't a thrill roller coaster and it is very friendly for younger kids. It has a variety of other rides like the ferris wheel and a two seater ride that spins up and down however we didn't do those rides. The lines are not too long and are pretty reasonable. There is also a food shop that sells dippin dots ice cream next to the park where my kids got some nice ice cream!

Small amusement park and carnival games located at the Santa Monica Pier. Even if you don't go on any rides, it adds to the atmosphere of a visit to the pier.

We visited when we were at the pier. If you plan to ride multiple rides buy the wristbands, if not its per ride and can be fairly pricy. We rode the farris wheel at sunset. My sister had never been in Calif before and this was the perfect opportunity for her. It was a nice long ride, very smooth and the view was quite nice. Highly suggest to take your date here!!

A great inexpensive way to have fun. Be prepared to pay for parking. Beach access is a few steps away.

Games for the kids, nice views for adults, stores (too many ppl tho) for food and shopping. Enjoy the sun and the active California beach style.

We spent a couple of hours at the Pacific Park Pier. We enjoyed all the sights and a couple of the rides. The views from the ferris wheel were spectacular. The park has lots of rides that are appropriate for all ages. There are typical souvenir shops all throughout the park. It is a fun place to spend and afternoon.

Visited this place on US trip with SOTC group. Pacific Park is an oceanfront amusement park located on the Santa Monica pier, California. The park is directly out on the Pacific Ocean, in the direction of Catalina Island. It is the only amusement park on the West Coast of the United States located on a pier and LA's only admission-free park. There are a total many rides in the Pacific Park including the world's first and only solar powered Ferris wheel that provides a view of the Pacific Ocean and a roller coaster that circles the majority of the park. The park was very busy with people during our visit. The park has appeared in many movies and television shows. Great place for family and specially kids.

While I think this park was a little pricey it was fun. For this reason we just rode the Ferris Wheel here which was nice because you get amazing views of the surrounding area. My kids and I really enjoyed it and would recommend to others.

This brings back memories of childhood places! Great place to remince,an enjoy things there to do. Bring a big wallet you'll need to spend some $$$$ here. Enjoy it I did....

Located at the Santa Monica Pier, this family friendly spot offers more than 16 rides, 10 midway games and 7 new branded eateries in the oceanfront food plaza.
If you can, avoid the busy times which are evenings and weekends. If you have a week day off and the kids are out of school, I would suggest coming early morning 11am and staying just before 3pm, This would avoid any traffic coming in and out of Santa Monica. Or you can go green which is what we did, rode the Expo line in Los Angeles straight to 3rd st. its about a 45min ride but well worth it. The unlimited wrist bands are priced $20 for 7- and $40 8+ . Eateries include; burgers, pizza, ice cream, coffee, funnel cakes, dippin dots.

I had seen and read so much online about Pacific Park that I couldn't wait to visit! Not only is it beautiful, but there are plenty of amusement park rides and places to grab a bite to eat. You can also rent a bike and ride down to Venice Beach, which is merely minutes away. A great place for families and couples. My husband and I truly enjoyed our visit!

The place is small but full of rides and games. We just did the rollercoaster and the wheel and both were super fun!

Beautiful pier and rides for the kids and a nice walk on an iconic site with great oceans views for adults. The lights are beautiful at night. A great day out.

Joyful place overlooking directly the Pacific Ocean. Attractions but also souvenir shops, bars and especially many people.

Always fun to walk the pier, lots to see, though some souvenir places a rip off re prices, especially the worst shop that charged $27 for a Christmas tree ornament. No wonder people were shaking there heads reading their prices, and walking out. Rusty's restaurant is good.

Had a great time going on the roller coaster and ferris wheel! Purchased the pictures taken on both rides as well, not over priced! Lots of fun and a great views of Santa Monica from the top of the ferris wheel!

A landmark for Santa Monica.
Did not use the rides: had a walk around when we were visiting the Pier.
They actually here quite for a long time.
Symbol of Santa Monica Pier, are they?

Pacific Park on Santa Monica Pier is a great place to be at Night. A huge Ferris wheel with flashing lights beckons you in. Roller coaster, swinging pirate ship and games galore! Food outlets to eat st and some great prizes to be won. For adults and children alike - rhernis somerhing for everyone

My favorite place to walk every sunset ! People from all over the world , a place where you have a lot to do . It has many burger place seafood restaurant along the pier .

Nice place to take tourist to see the area, nice pier and beautiful place to just sit and watch the waves and people

Nice friendly staff, very low tech rides (nothing wrong with that). We had this as part of a Go Card and whilst it's probably better for small children for us it was a distraction for a couple of hours and rack rate wouldn't have been worth it.

A fun place for families its free entry and you can pay as you go or else buy a wrist band which gets you on all the rides. Enjoyed a walk along the beach and around the pier. Kids will enjoy a day here..

Just a rather average amusement park, but does what it is supposed to. The staff were actually really good and did seem to enjoy what they were doing.

We came here on our way to LAX airport. We had a late flight so decided to stop by here for the afternoon and relax. Parking was the first challenge and after finding a parking garage about 2 blocks away and parking on the 5th floor we made our way down the streets to the Pier. It was literally packed with people from edge to edge. We decided to go to Pacific Park and got a ticket (unlimited one - best value) for our two kids and the wife (I'm not one for things spinning round and round). They managed to go on most rides (even our 2 year old) - which was more than he could go at Universal and Disneyland. We did the big wheel (with a weird photograph for a shark attack at the bottom). Overall we enjoyed ourselves and spent a good 2 hours here...

Santa Mónica is a popular and famous place.

If you have kids, they really can enjoy the park.

Many fun atractions for kids.

Food very cheap.

A good place for a day out with the kids or grandkids on the pier and fair with Bubba Gumps shrimp restaurant for food.

I took my 10 yo son and a friend. They didn't find much to ride after the roller coaster. Seemed like they had more rides for little ones, which is actually nice.

Our family spent the entire day at Pacific Park during a recent trip. I located a promo online and was able to buy two adult unlimited ride wristbands for $24 each and then two children bands online from their website for $17 each. Cheaper than the price at the gate and MUCH cheaper than paying per ride. I had read other reviews and knew the price of the rides was high and since we planned to spend hours there, then buying the wristbands was the best idea for us. We more than got our money worth with the bands.

We went with the intention of spending the morning in the park and changing to hit the beach in the afternoon. We arrived early and were able to park right on the pier. The hourly rate for parking is $3.75, but the max is $18 for the day. It's pricey, but the parking location can not be beat! We parked right next to the entire to the park. We had a cooler with us full of drinks and snacks, so we'd ride for a bit then return to our car (which was literally right there) for a drink, snack, more sun screen and then go back for more rides. We'll worth it! It was also nice that at the end of the day when we were hot and tired, we didn't have to walk up the pier or to our ride.

In the end, we spent 7 hours riding the rides and enjoying the pier. Our daughter is 6 and tall enough for all rides (either alone or with an adult). Our son is 4 and sadly was not tall enough for the coaster, but was tall enough for everything else (either alone or with an adult).

The unlimited band does not include the games, but we held strong and told the kids no. The park was a lot of fun for ride loving kids. They rode everything multiple times!!

This was a great afternoon out for all of us. We had some food & drinks whilst checking out the view of the ocean and of the beach, then went on some of the rides. The ferris wheel and the carousel were particularly special. Well worth doing.

During out last visit to LA in August we did not do the Ferris Wheel and regretted it, so this time in late May, it was on our list to do! There was no line or crowd on the Tuesday we went in late May. We got our own cart to sit in which was good because of all the Instagram photos I was forced to take! Meanwhile, in between pictures, there was plenty of time to enjoy the awesome views. They stop you at the top at least 2-3 times so you can take in the ocean and beaches. I am sort of chicken when it comes to heights, but the carts you sit in are big and stable. I never felt any fear of heights. I was tempted to go a second ride, but we had many other sights to see. This was the only ride we did in the park. Easy enough to just buy a ticket to the Ferris Wheel if that's what you want to do.

There are several reasons why Santa Monica Pier is a must-see attraction when visiting Los Angeles. One is the presence of Pacific Park, the West Coast's only amusement park located on a pier. Located at 380 Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, on the Pacific Ocean, this family-friendly place draws millions of visitors annually to enjoy its 16 thrilling rides, including the first solar-powered Ferris Wheel, the Pacific Wheel and West Coaster, 10 challenging midway games and the park's 10 eateries in Snackville, its oceanfront food plaza--Smashie's Burgers, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Wetzel's Pretzels, Popcornopolis, Dippin' Dots, Scoops Creamery, Cosmic Funnel Cakes, Churrita Churros, Snack and Treat Carts and Mr. Nice Fry & eegee's. It's what you would expect from one of southern California's most popular entertainment destinations. And it's all for free!, Los Angeles' only admission-free amusement park, which is open from noon to7 Monday through Thursday and 11 to 10 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I recommend a Smashie Burger, charbroiled on the griddle, and topped with slices of American cheese, grilled onions and Smashie's special sauce. With fries. Wash it all down with a chocolate milk shake from Scoops Creamery.

Enjoy some good rides, without having to stand in extremely long lines. The other games are fun as well. Good way to spend the evening.

Visited the pier at night just to see what it’s all about, and it’s pretty. Very crowded. As for the park, I only went on the roller coaster which is $10 per person if you only want to do that. The coaster doesn’t go very fast and it’s literally a less than 2min ride. They do let you go around twice at least. Cool for a one time experience.

....if you are into funfairs. Pretty, compact carnival. Giant Ferris wheel, small roller coaster and beautiful carousel, plenty of side shows and amusements for the whole family with the bonus of all being on the iconic Santa Monica Pier.

We enjoyed a walk on the beach & around the pier. Lots to see. Places to eat dinner or just watch the sunset. We happened upon a free live concert.

I really like the place and I have been coming 30 plus years. It is classic southern California and in the evening it is picture perfect. I also love the guys with parrots or iguanas on their head posing with tourists. The problem is the homeless are becoming very aggressive and are defecating and urinating in public even on the walkways. Many visitors are dropping their litter all over the beach - bottles, pizza boxes, food wrappers, not good. SM - you have to address this!!!

Perfect place to take young kids to have a little fun. There’s a little roller coaster, Ferris wheels and lots of other little rides and games.

Pacific Park is an oceanfront amusement park located in Santa Monica, California. The park, located on the Santa Monica Pier, looks directly out on the Pacific Ocean, in the direction of Catalina Island. It is the only amusement park on the West Coast of the United States located on a pier. There are a total of thirteen rides in Pacific Park, including the world's only solar powered Ferris wheel that provides a view of the Pacific Ocean and a roller coaster that circles the majority of the park

Disneyland or Six Flags this is not, although that's not necessarily a bad thing. There isn't enough to do for an entire day but the rides at Pacific Park are reason enough to spend another hour or two in Santa Monica. Most of the rides are small and geared towards the smaller members of the family, but there are some adult rides as well- who can resist a Ferris wheel offering amazing aerial views of the area, or a Tilt-A-Whirl with shark-themed cars? The park's flagship attraction, the West Coaster, is a decent-sized roller coaster that's tame enough for the little ones while offering a few thrills for adults. Paying for individual rides isn't cheap, so you best take a walk around to see if there's enough to warrant the purchase of a pay-one-price plan.

This rating is for the Pacific Wheel specifically & the customer experience I received. They do not allow single people to ride the wheel & although I said I was happy to share, they said it was my responsibility to find people to share with. I expressed that I didn’t-feel comfortable approaching random strangers to ask this & didn’t receive a response. Really disappointing (& embarrassing) especially as the time I visited was quiet & the wheel was running half full.

It is simply the icon of Santa Monica in the middle of its beach on the pier. The pier is joyful and picturesque, so it is quite vibrant and crowded with residents and tourists.

Pacific park was fun, but would be better suited for younger kids (say 10 yo or less). My 14 yo teens were only interested in three rides, the West Coaster, Pacific (Ferris) Wheel and the Sea Dragon. There are the usual carnival games, popcorn/candy carts, etc. It's not an all day park, maybe only a couple hours if that.

As we walked the area we were amazed at the cleanliness of the area. It was a real treat to see how well it was taken care of.

My kids always beg to go to Pacific Park whenever we are in LA. The kids love it. The Ferris wheel is a must with great views. Great rides which are all suitable for young kids (6 & 9). Kids always seem to win a stuffed toy from the games.

This is a small, local amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier. It has a small roller coaster that is great fun and not too scary for the little ones. There are games, food and a toddler section with rides for 3-5 year olds.

There were lots of people in this amusement park. It's typical with rides, fast food and that carnival atmosphere. Fun but not all that different, (well other than the gorgeous views all around), from other amusement parks with large crowds.

I was visiting LA and decided to play tourist so I drove up to Santa Monica and Venice beach to check it out.
The pier and pacific park is nice. Not too many people (came on a Wednesday) and you have the famous bubba gump restaurant and the chowder restaurant with the bread bowl.
Check it out and take it off your bucket list.

Although the rides are far from the “thrill” variety you’d find at Magic Mountain (or even Disneyland or Knotts Berry Farm), for about the price of one adult Disneyland admission ticket, a whole family of 4 can have unlimited-ride wristbands, which includes most of the attractions, including their legendary and iconic Ferris Wheel.
There are also your standard hard-to-win carnival games at which you can blow through $40 in 10 minutes with nothing to show for it except frustrated kids & parents, and MAYBE a small stuffed emoji face. Although there is at least ONE exception (at least as of when we visited) that even a small kid can win something at: the game in which you toss bean bags at balloons. There are pins behind the balloons so as long as the bean bag can make it into one of the squares and mildly tap an inflated balloon, it will likely pop, allowing the tosser to claim at least a small victory & reclaim a slice of self-esteem after previously tossing 50 tiny rings (& probably $25) in a frustratingly futile attempt to get at least ONE ring to land over the top of at least ONE of the bottles.
And like other amusement parks, there’s an assortment of overpriced junk food, although nicer (albeit mostly more expensive) eateries are on the pier nearby.
Especially combined with the usual wonderfully pleasant weather and overall joyousness of being next to the Pacific Ocean, it’s hard to go wrong as a local or a tourist spending the day at the pier (and when you’re done at Pacific Park, go check out the Heal the Bay Aquarium under the carrousel).

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Not big on rides and they are smaller in scope anyway. The fun is in the arcade and carnival booths, walking over the ocean on a warm evening and chilling. Outside, there is a real iced custard shop that is fab. This is an old time California experience. Good for the kids.

We had a great evening here! Since we weren't going to be there for too long, we didn't purchase the day pass, but instead just paid for a few tickets for a couple rides. My boys picked one out they wanted to do, and we did the ferris wheel. Cool that is solar powered! Also, is neat that this amusement park is on the pier (like the amusement park in Stockholm). Lots of options for rides, games, food, and souvenirs. You can also walk the pier and read some of the plaques to get some history and info about the area. It can get really busy, but it's a fun time.

It's good for children and an interesting location, on the Pier of Santa Monica. The entrance is free, you pay for each and every ride separately.

This is a must see stop in Santa Monica, there are numerous restaurants to choose from, arcade games and Pac Park with the big wheel and roller coaster, fab in the evening around sunset to watch the sun go down behind the Santa Monica mountains.

We didn't ride any of the rides. We just hung out and walked along the pier. There were a lot of interesting people and small vendors. You could also fish off the pier.

This Park is very nice! Great views of the beach and ocean! It is very busy especially on weekends but it was fun to explore! Hopefully next time we are there we will get a chance to enjoy the rides!

Whatever your age, a trip on the Ferris Wheel is a must. the views of the beach and the Pacific are fabulous from the top.
And it isn't expensive

Not many rides to choose from here, mostly kiddie stuff. I know it's on a pier and there isn't much space, but something for adults would be nice. However, even if there was a good selection of adult rides, I still would not pay what they are charging to ride them.

Were there on a Thursday afternoon and evening. Two teenagers more than got their monies worth on wristband. Not crowded at all, everyone having fun, staff very helpful. Was much cleaner than we expected. Overall very good time and would return.

Lots of people so be warned it gets very busy on weekends.
Not a huge amount of rides but enough to keep the kids entertained for a couple of hours. Several places to eat or buy an expensive souvenir.
Be sure to watch the sunset from here.

Was here 3 days in a row and I really enjoyed myself! Theres just an endless amount of activities and things to do. Will definitely be back here next time i'm in cali!

There is no admission to enter the park - it is free to walk right in. However, you do have to pay if you want to ride the rides. It was so crowded on the night we were there that we didn't want to stand in the lines for the rides. In fact, even the lines for funnel cakes were too long! But it's definitely pretty to be there at night when all of the lights are on.

Want to truly enjoy the circus by the ocean? This is for you! Kids/adults ALL will have a blast! A "Don't Miss" if in the area!

See reviews for Santa Monica Pier because Pacific Park is what the ride area is called. So-so and not terribly impressive although the beach and area views are lovely.

Wanted to get some fresh sea air while getting drinks & coffee in a neighborhood that wasn’t flooded with tourists.

What's not to love? A world famous pier, on a great beach and ocean in a great city.

Plenty to see and do including: coasters and rides, shops, street acts, restaurants/cafes and bars.

Best of all; the amazing views. Simply a must do if you go to California

Santa Monica Pier has a wealth of things ot spend your money on or just enjoy the view but the rides at Pacific Park are well maintained and good fun, try at least the roller coaster or Ferris wheel.

It has an old fashioned atmosphere about it. If I were English I'd say it feels like walking around Blackpool holiday area except with warmer weather (even in April) and a better view. The park has a lively atmosphere and was reasonably busy when we visited it in April when it was still quite cool weather-wise. The rides aren't cheap but the view around the park is beautiful.

Santa Monica pier is one of the last surviving entertainment piers in Southern California. It is definitely old school and that's a good thing. You can still play games and eat cotton candy and snow cones. You can still go in an arcade and shoot baskets and play bumper pool. You can still ride a ferris wheel and roller coaster as well as bumper cars. No high end restaurants but that's a good thing. Big crowds in the summer. Nice views.

It's really expensive at $12 each to go on the ferris wheel and the coaster but it's so iconic it just had to be done. We'd travelled from England and will probably never return (we don't go to the same place twice on vacation) so we went on both rides and loved them both. We were there on a weekday evening and it was just so beautiful to go on the rides and watch the sunset. My teenagers had huge grins on their faces so it was well worth it.

The whole place just had a great vibe about it.

I found this amusement park to be at a wonderful location which makes it really accessable to larger masses. Therefore there is lot of public all year arround. Park itself is ok. They charge extra for some of the activities but you can choose your own thing or can also can buy a band that include most acitvities. But apart from crowd parking is super expensive and hard to find .So not my favourite place.

During my weekend visit to see my girlfriend I planned one night to end here at Pacific Park. Everything worked out perfectly. If you want to make a date night out of your visit I highly recommend trying to time a ride on the ferris wheel with the sunset. The lights turned on just before we got on and it was definitely a magical experience that somehow worked out perfectly.

Many people mention the high prices but honestly I think it is more of a quick visit than a full day experience. I had planned out our time before to be on the beach and then we ended here with the ferris wheel and the dragon ride. It wasn't too expensive for the memories that were made with the two of us.

It definitely now holds a special place in my heart!

If you're in Santa Monica with a bunch of friends, then Pacific Park is a great place to while away a few hours.
There's a ferris wheel, roller coasters, games arcades and more!
Lots to do to keep you occupied.
Good photo opportunities too. Enjoy!

there is something special about the Pier which has been the backdrop for many movies and shows. It only has about 10 or 11 rides and only two that were open for 2 teenagers. The Ferris Wheel and Rollercoaster. Several more for younger kids. A couple of good games to play...Have to hit the Park when in Santa Monica.

So I used to go to the pier when I was a kid and adored it, I have very fond memories of the ferris wheel, bumper cars and arcade. So the new Pacific Park is not quite the same. It has more rides and games and is a lot more expensive. That being said, the kids still totally enjoy it. The arcade is still a little old school and I can still find some familiar games from my childhood. The park and arcade can be crowded on busy days and weekends so keep a tight hold on your little ones.

The views from the ferris wheel are well worth the ride. You will be able to see the beaches spread out on both sides and can also see Venice beach on a good day. The pier spreads out below you and reaches into the blue Pacific.

We had our Lyft driver drop us off at the Pier after the US women won the semi final world cup soccer game. We were in good spirits. The kids wanted to ride the ferris wheel and roller coaster. It's a bit steep at $10 each, but they didn't want to ride more so we skipped the $35 unlimited ride bracelet. I decided to ride the ferris wheel with them. They were annoyed at me but it was nice to take some pics of them and the view of the beach was really neat to see. I skipped the coaster which they said was so boring. Their favorite thing to do was just past the pier and swing on the rings and climb the ropes and that cost me $0. We then leisurely walked back to Venice Beach which is 3 miles and a good hour if you walk it straight, but we stopped for drinks and snacks along the way so it didn't seem so long.

The prices are really high for so few ride options, but it's a must for the pier and they know that. The employees are typical young kids who clearly hate their job, just like any other park like this.

BUT the coaster is more fun than you would think and the Ferris-wheel is absolutely wonderful!

We went during the week so there were no lines and we were able to move around easily. That would be difficult on a weekend.

The Ferris wheel is a can't miss. The rest? Give or take.

I've been coming here since I was a kid. There are rides for kids. Also an arcade with older and newer games. There are also carnival games to play. Walk down the pier and listen to live music from street performers, buy crafts from vendors, shop for souvenirs, or stroll down the pier and people watch. Take a ride on a huge carousel. Eat a snack from a quick serve restaurant or have a meal at a sit down restaurant.

Reasonable unlimited rides price for kids to stay there to enjoy their holiday. They have rides for the small kids and also rides for teens. Don't have to worry one of the others will get bored.

I wish I had better things to say about the park. The quality of the rides, the bang for your buck. It's such a beautiful location. I made the mistake of getting the unlimited passes which were expensive and after waiting 20 minutes for each ride, we'd had enough. My advice, buy individual tickets for the Ferris Wheel and enjoy the ride. At $8 a ticket for that, you may choose lunch instead!

Checking out the small stores and going on a few of the rides. We went early afternoon so it was not too busy. Ferris wheel will give you a great view.
We had fun at the pacific park.

It's a place full of charms, anecdotes, memories. Thanks to my Honey 4 surprising me in July!! A fantastic hotel, extraordinary walks, a marvel that only Americans know how to do!!!!

Must see spot in California. fun rides classic arcade games. great atmosphere. Celebrity spotting. Saw Juliette Lewis when I was here. Really enjoyed it.

Our early morning winters walk sent us to the end of the pier! We saw two sea lions on the south side of the pier! A local fisherman advised us the low tide makes the break wall rocks look like some sort of animal. Just rocks between the northern 2nd and 3rd buoy markers! It is a pier, watch your ankles! The boardwalk is bumpy for strollers, wheelchairs, and wheeled items. Love the ambience! End of the Road for Route 66!

If you want to feel like a kid again, just head to Pacific Park. It is located on the Santa Monica pier and is a great place to spend a day or evening. You get great views from the big ferris wheel in particular. There are droves of arcades where you can play a variety of games. Loved the evening we spent here!

A great walking area in and around the pier. Shops, places to eat, walk, bike and take in a great sunset. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and easy access to the beach.

Kind of pricey to ride very many rides you may as well get the wristband and pay one time so we limited our kids to just 2 rides. They really enjoyed this little amusement park after being in the Disney world for two days.

We did not go on any ride but did the whole walk around the park. There were lot of interesting stuff to see (street performers) and souvenir to purchase if you're into collecting magnets.

Remember to bring a light jacket at night because it could be windy during night time.

Gotta go! Fun times for all ages! Love the Ferris wheel! It's a great place to just mingle up and down the pier. Good for people watching and Pokemon catching!

Great time for 6 and up. We attended on a Friday so ride lines were minimal and kids could ride and jump in the next or following turn. Quick secret, book tickets through website before going and you can save a few dollars per each ticket on unlimited ride bands.

We decided to only pay for the ferris wheel because we didn't want to go on the other rides. Buying for individual rides isn't very economical, but it ended up being around $10 each. The view was lovely of the sunset. The park was very crowded, but if you want to spend a day at an amusement park, this one would be perfect.

Pacific Park is a tiny "amusement park" at the end of Santa Monica Pier. It is obviously targeted to children since the rides are all child-friendly. The roller coaster is so tame that an adult could probably stand on the seat during the ride and not fall off!! The ferris wheel ride is a nice ride to take in the sights of the surrounding area. The cost of the rides are expensive (for single rides), but you can also buy an all-day ticket that is worthwhile.

As is the case at all "amusement parks", the prices for food and merchandise are really high. But, if you're visiting the Santa Monica Pier anyway, Pacific Park is worth checking out...

The rides are a bit expensive, so I suggest getting a wristband and spending alot of time there to make it worth the money. Food isn't cheap either and the souvenir shops are expensive as well. The location is wonderful and views are breathtaking.

Great photo opportunities from the top of the wheel here. The beach is great and the place is jam packed with things to do. It is very well lit up at night time, but also very crowded.

For the price, this place was off the charts. Never waited more than 15 minutes for a ride. We went on the rides several times and always had a smile. My son is 10 and experienced a roller coaster for the first time, he loved it. The views are breathtaking. The food was a bit pricey, but its a tourist destination so I expected that. There were lots of stores to buy nik nacks in. The beginning of our day was the pier, the middle, the beach and then back to the pier. Super Fun Day!!!!!

As I was in California for the first time over the weekend, I decided that I had to see this iconic spot. I was not disappointed. While parking was expensive, the local musicians, atmosphere, and attractions on the pier made it worth the price. The wheel was lit up, and made for some great photos to post on my Instagram. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. was busy, but the wait wasn't bad. Security was cracking down on photographers with tripods.

My son and I came here while visiting the LA area from Florida and had so much fun. This place has all the classic fun fair you would expect at a Beach Pier. Great rides, great views and fun games. They even have a really cool Arcade which my son loved. The roller coaster is also awesome. We rode it almost 10 times!! Highly recommend coming here. It's great for kids and adults of any age. Just a fun place to have a good time right on the beach.

This is such a fun place! I had my three teens with me, bought them wrist bands at I think a decent price, and we spent from 5:00-11:00 pm at the pier! The rides were very fun, and any lines they stood in went pretty fast. It was such a fun night! We stopped for dinner too, but of course the kids got Dippin Dots in the Pier too! It may have been a crowded summer night, but it didn’t make any difference. The whole place was pretty clean and well staffed- friendly kids st the ticket booth and running the rides... it felt completely safe and very family friendly. We will definitely do that again!

Very touristic, but nice! Just looking over the sea or take a drink/snack at sunset, a must when in Santa Monica!

my wife and I have visited there a few times and always have a good time... avoid the huge crowds and enjoy

A good place to walk and peoplewatch, but I wouldn't touch anything. Grimy and early morning walks you will be surrounded by homeless people. One to miss - just stay on the promenade.

Stopped in this coffee shop on the pier. It was just what I needed once the sun went down. The baristas were incredibly pleasant & helpful in making my decision. Prices were average & the coffee was delicious! If you need a pick me up on the pier, stop in Pacific Park Coffee.

A good park on the Santa Monica Pier for children to enjoy their time. It does not have rides for toddlers as such.

Whilst not into the rides, glad that Pacific Park exists - it helps make the pier into the iconic landmark that we enjoy and are there to experience.

This is something you should see once, but be aware it is very crowded and touristy 100% of the time.

Tons of rides & carnival games, convenient to other attractions.
The Ferris wheel is an LA icon, whether you ride it or just enjoy the LED show after dark.

This a great amusement park over the ocean. There is no entry fee. They have some great rides, roller coaster, another types of amusement types of rides including ones for the smaller kids. They also have the world's on solar powered ferris wheel. With great LED light that can be seen for miles with unique themed light patterns.

Pacific Park amusement park is fun and very busy. We were there on a Friday night and it was packed.. some long lines, fortunately the park is geared towards young families so the coasters was much more busy then the wheel and we were able to get on that without too much waiting.. great views from the wheel for sure, especially that sunset was just starting. Fun but geared towards families with younger children.

We rode the Pacific Wheel on December 29th. We had to wait in line for about 20 minutes, but that was fine once we realized they were not filling the carts so couples were allowed to ride by themsrlves; greatly appreciated. We loved the private ride and the view was amazing. A little music would have been nice. My only complaint would be the ride was short, maybe 4 full times around.

What a great evening. Go to the Santa Monica pier enjoy the sunset. Then let the grandchildren enjoy some great rides.

Novelty type of visit really... Based on the token system. Best of checking it out online realisticly. We had a great time but we was given a free unlimited wrist band, otherwise for a seven year old she only went on three of four rides...

It was very clean, tidy and lots of staff to make it a great experience

Go on! Go and let yourself be carried away by the colors, people, sounds and attractions that this place offers. Eat a good hamburger. Buy a T-shirt, magnet or hang a dollar on the wall of a store as a souvenir of being there. Let yourself be carried away by the good vibes of Santa Monica because the return home will be nostalgic if you miss such a place. Difficult to describe but I simply advise you not to miss it and spend an entire afternoon there. Then from there the beach of Venice Beach is another must-see.

This is a famous amusement park that has appeared in many movies. It was so atmospheric that I came day and night while I was in L.A. It's good during the day, but I also recommend the night view sign while enjoying the sunset

Myself and my husband are scared of high roller coasters. But this place just blew us off the fear of rides. If you are like us (scared of roller caosters and other breath taking rides), then this is the place for you to start.

We went onto all the rides and thoroughly enjoyed each and every ride.

The board walk was awesome especially during the evenings!

We always enjoy the thrill of a roller coaster ride and the one here provided an exhilarating experience. Especially when after the first circuit another go was offered, that was accepted with shrieks of delight.

A great atmosphere pervaded the whole park. Late afternoon and it was filled with excited kids of all ages.

We had fun here and loved walking around the pier in the day and night, however, the prices for the rides are EXTORTIONATE!

The roller coaster is only tiny and they charge $10 for 1 ride per person along with the wheel. Even the scrambler ride was £8. The wrist bands are $35. I found this too expensive for what the rides are. We did do a couple of them just to say we had done it. It was great fun but takes a big chunk out of your pocket!

Tips for visiting the Pier and Pacific Park: Arrive before noon; park in the garages near the Promenade and walk to the ramp for the pier (cheaper and easier to get in and out); make your dining reservation before leaving the hotel or else you’ll stand in line for hours; buy wrist bands for the rides instead of single tickets because the lines are often short and you can repeat ride quickly as the actual ride time is rather short, once you get past the peak visit hours. There is one ride that is priced separately. Show your disdain by not riding it. And yes, the g force of the rides is tame compared to thrill ride parks, but hey, you're on a pier over the ocean and there's only 1 Santa Monica Pier, so enjoy anyway. There are tons of street performers – with a variety of talent levels, so pause a moment as you walk by. The end of the pier has 2 levels for fishing and the rail has bait cutting boards built in every 10 feet or so. The saddest part of the Pier experience is all the trash on the ground and in the water. No one seems to be willing to carry their trash to the receptacle.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy the beautiful carousel at the Santa Monica pier. And it’s a great deal at $2 a ride. There are horses, stationary seats for toddlers, and several farm animals to ride.

Not keen on fairground rides but we had time to kill so had walk around the park. There are a lot of the expected rides they use different names for them in the USA than they do in the UK but the rides are much the same. The Big Wheel gives you the opportunity to get fantastic view across the the town and the coast/beach. Suitable for all ages but not so sure about all abilities I did not see any one getting assistance and couldn't see adapted rides.

I was sooo excited to come to Pacific park and see the great Santa Monica pier. If you're on the north side looking at the pier and it looks PACKED, not to worry, that side is just the pier, the south side is the park.

We were here the Saturday if Labor Day weekend. It wasn't too bad, not too busy like we thought, didn't really have to wait for rides.

We had the LA go pass and to make it worth the money we had to go on 4 rides. We didn't know that the rides are not as thrilling as advertised, at least for adults. We did the roller coaster, twice because it was quiet and they let us. Not the most exciting roller coaster in the world...Did a spinny ride which was a bit of fun, and the famous Ferris wheel. The one ride I really liked the look of was not included with the unlimited rides band and was $5 so we didn't do it. We wasted money on games and won a toy. The two pirate ship rides looked alright when advertised, one a little kiddy, they were both kiddy. We didn't bother trying them out.

Night time is a completely different story. We came back to do the Ferris wheel again and see the lights, the park was PACKED! It was had to walk anywhere between all the people and prams, there was a bit of shoving to get through and the line for the Ferris wheel was huge. The wait wasn't too bad, beautiful from up the top, but getting off meant fighting through that crowd again!

Nice little theme park for (smaller) children. Ferris wheel, small roller coaster, merry-go-rounds etc. plus corresponding souvenir and fast food shops...

Nice, fun, entertaining and very nice for and evening activities. It is really nice for all the family members and their is a lot of activities to do.

Road the roller coaster as it was the only thing that seemed worth doing, is very old now and alot of it was shut when i visited, i really wouldn't reccomend it at you have to pay $8 for one ride that lasts all of 2 mins if that.

we did spend about 4 hours on the pier with our kids riding rides. It was a lot of fun, but my recommendation is to be there at 11. It gets much more crowded as the day went on. When we first got there, we didn't even have to exit the rides. We could just go multiple times because no one was waiting. By 3:30, there were lines at all the rides. The rides are expensive and very short so I would encourage you to get an unlimited wrist band. The ferris wheel is $10 for 5 cycles so if you are riding multiple rides, the wrist band is well worth it.

I've been several times to this place, love the rides, of course its no Disney or universal but is fun and great for a good time. Depending on the season, it can be very crowded on summer months. You can pay per ride or get the unlimited band. Teens love this place.

Pacific Park is the famous small theme park on Santa Monica Pier. In addition to a few rides, including a Ferris wheel and a roller coaster, you can also find an arcade with arcade games and various game booths. Unfortunately, prices are totally unacceptable. A ride on the Ferris wheel or roller coaster costs $16, for example. The day ticket for $40 would be worth it quickly, but who wants to ride a whole day on the same two or three lanes? We have therefore abandoned the trips. We also did not visit the restaurants.

truly a must see place for fun with children. a person can truly have a great time there with their children. Go and enjoy yourselves.

Well worth the $10 ticket to get the Ferris wheel’s high view over the water, beach and the Santa Monica Pier. The colored lights at night make it more fun.