Santa Monica’s beloved Pacific Park celebrates 30th anniversary
Pacific Park in Santa Monica is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades since amusement rides returned to the Santa Monica Pier. The park commemorated the milestone with a birthday-themed light show on its iconic Pacific Wheel. Over the years, Pacific Park has become a significant attraction, drawing millions of visitors annually and offering a variety of rides and dining options.
- ▪Pacific Park officially opened on May 26, 1996, reviving amusement rides at the Santa Monica Pier.
- ▪The park has welcomed more than 12 million visitors annually and provided nearly 100 million rides across its attractions.
- ▪Pacific Park is home to the world's first solar-powered Ferris wheel, which debuted in 1998.
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Lifestyle Santa Monica’s beloved Pacific Park celebrates 30th anniversary By Nina Joudeh Published May 26, 2026, 4:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Santa Monica’s iconic Pacific Park is officially turning 30, marking three decades since amusement rides returned to the famed Santa Monica Pier for the first time since the 1930s. The beloved oceanfront attraction celebrated the milestone Tuesday with a birthday-themed light show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel, displaying “Happy Birthday” messages, anniversary graphics, and a glowing birthday cake above the Pacific Ocean.
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