Santa Monica Pier Live Cam
The first concrete pier on the West Coast
Hosted by:
- Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier
- 380 Santa Monica Pier - Santa Monica
- California 90401-3128 - United States
- 310-260-8744
- [email protected]
- https://pacpark.com/
History
Pacific Park is an amusement park located on the world-famous Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It holds the distinction of being the only amusement park on a pier on the entire West Coast of the United States. Here's a brief history of Pacific Park:
- Origins: The Santa Monica Pier itself dates back to 1909 when it was built as a municipal pier to accommodate recreational activities and serve as a dock for passenger and cargo ships. Over time, various attractions were added to the pier, including a carousel and a roller coaster.
- New Vision: In the 1980s, the pier was in a state of disrepair, and its future was uncertain. A group of Santa Monica residents and business leaders formed the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation with the aim of reviving the pier. They envisioned a modern, family-oriented amusement park as part of the restoration efforts.