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Welcome to the Santa Monica Pier!
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The world-famous Santa Monica Pier offers a variety of entertainment, dining and shopping experiences, including the thrill rides of Pacific Park; a historic 1922 Carousel, an old-fashioned soda fountain, and an interactive aquarium. As you stroll the Pier, enjoy lively street performers — from musicians to artists plus fabulous vendor carts and don't miss some of the best sunsets along the California coast.

10/20/2026

Día de los Mu***os returns to the Pier honoring the legendary Pedro Infante with ofrendas, Ballet Folklórico, mariachi, an Aztec blessing, face painting, and more.

Free and open to all ages. Bring a photo of a loved one for the community ofrenda and come dressed in your Día de los Mu***os best.

🌸 Sat, Oct 31: Ofrenda viewing, 11AM–7PM
🌸 Sun, Nov 1: Celebration, 12PM–5:30PM

Swipe for the full lineup ➡️
santamonicapier.org/diadelosmuertos

10/12/2026

DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
THURSDAY 10/15 AT THE PIER

🎟️ free tickets in bio
we’re releasing more car tickets tomorrow at 12pm PST!!

10/09/2026

another drive-in movie night on the pier? say less.

50 years ago, local surfers took their moves to the streets and changes skateboarding forever. this Locals’ Night, presented by Pacific Park On The Santa Monica Pier, celebrates Dogtown’s 50th with a drive-in screening of “Dogtown and Z-Boys,” just blocks from where it all began.

📅 Thursday | October 15
🎧 Live Vinyl DJ set by Z-Boy Tony Alva
🎬 Movie screening at 7:30pm
🎸 Live music by CYCOTIC YOUTH
➕ skateboard ramp, Salsa Way, classic car meet, Books and Cookies, & more!

>> snag your free tickets via link in bio

another drive-in movie night on the pier? say less.

50 years ago, local surfers took their moves to the streets and changes skateboarding forever. this Locals’ Night, presented by Pacific Park On The Santa Monica Pier, celebrates Dogtown’s 50th with a drive-in screening of “Dogtown and Z-Boys,” just blocks from where it all began.

📅 Thursday | October 15
🎧 Live Vinyl DJ set by Z-Boy Tony Alva
🎬 Movie screening at 7:30pm
🎸 Live music by CYCOTIC YOUTH
➕ skateboard ramp, Salsa Way, classic car meet, Books and Cookies, & more!

>> snag your free tickets via link in bio
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artwork by jasonbrowntattooer

10/08/2026

hold your loved ones at the pier 💗🌅
captured by Ian Tampus

09/25/2026

AFTERGLOW: Portraits on the Pier by Sam Comen

Stop by this free photo exhibit inside the historic Merry Go-Round. Afterglow features portraits of Pier visitors from around the world and shares the stories of what brought them here.

09/23/2026

things you’ll only experience at the pier 🎢✨

09/22/2026

hungry for seafood? The Albright is the place to go 🤤🦞

09/21/2026

Lucky us, indeed. 🎰✨

This weekend, you bet big on the Pier and it paid off. Thank you for dining, gambling, and bidding your way through A PIERfect Benefit.

As a nonprofit, every dollar raised keeps our free, year-round events on the Pier thriving and helps us dream even bigger for what’s next.

We’re all in because of you. 🎲

09/16/2026

open up the pit at the pier!! locals’ night goes punk tomorrow 🤘🏽

— free tix in bio

09/10/2026

the best way to soak up the sun ☀️🌊

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http://www.santamonicapier.org/

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