Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park (Santa Monica)

Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park in Santa Monica: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free to enter the pier and Pacific Park (ungated); rides priced per ride — Pacific Wheel $17 per person; unlimited-ride wristbands sold on site and online.

Address380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

HoursPier open to the public year-round, most days 6am–10pm; Pacific Park is open 365 days a year but ride hours vary by season, weather and events — check the official calendar for your date

PricesFree to enter the pier and Pacific Park (ungated); rides priced per ride — Pacific Wheel $17 per person; unlimited-ride wristbands sold on site and online

Price notesOfficial visit page confirms free park entry and the $17 Pacific Wheel fare; wristband prices seen in secondary guides were not confirmed on pacpark.com and are not stated as fact — check the official site.

Age notesRides have per-ride height rules (specifics Not confirmed on the page fetched); the pier itself suits all ages.

BookingNo reservations or gate ticket; just walk on.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — official accessibility/sensory pages not fetched in this pass; no access tags claimed.

ParkingPaid pier/beach lots and downtown structures; see official visit page

Hours in detailThe Santa Monica Pier is open to the public year-round, most days 6 AM-10 PM (excluding special events and filming). Pacific Park is open 365 days a year; ride hours vary by season and can change for weather or special events - check the Park's own hours page for the date.

Tickets & bookingPacific Park is ungated - there is no admission fee to enter. Rides are priced per person per ride at the ticket booths (buy on site); an Unlimited Ride Wristband covers all 12 rides for the day.

ParkingThe Park publishes a separate parking guide for the Pier lots (its prices were not stated on the pages fetched during this pass).

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park — Santa Monica, California

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