Open year-round on the Santa Monica Pier. Hours vary by season and private events; some October and November 2026 days close early.
About Pacific Park
Pacific Park is the ride park on the Santa Monica Pier, with a solar-powered Ferris wheel and a coaster over the ocean. Walking in is free. An unlimited wristband bought online is $40 for ages 8 and up, $10 less than at the booth.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Ride Wristband, ages 8+, online | $40 | 2026 · $50 at the booth |
| Unlimited Ride Wristband, ages 7 and under, online | $20 | 2026 · $30 at the booth |
| Pacific Wheel or West Coaster single ride, online | $14 | $20 regular |
| Kids' rides single ride | $8 | Frog Hopper, Sea Planes, Seaside Swing and more |
| Funhouse entry, online | $7 | $15 regular · not included with wristbands · ages 5+ |
There's no gate and no admission charge. You pay per ride or buy an unlimited wristband. Online wristbands must be picked up at the ticket booth, which closes one hour before the park.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
$40 online versus $50 at the booth for ages 8+, and $20 versus $30 for ages 7 and under.
See the dealBuy a 2027 annual pass ($149 weekday or $199 premium) by Oct 31, 2026 and use it the rest of this year.
See the dealDiscounts for groups of 15 or more.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. The online price is the deal.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Premium Pass | $199 | Buy a 2027 pass by Oct 31, 2026 and get the rest of 2026 free |
| Annual Weekday Pass (Mon–Fri) | $149 | Same rest-of-2026 offer |
Good to know
- Address
- 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Hours
- Summer often 11 AM–11 PM; off-season hours are shorter. Check the calendar, as some days close early for private events.
- Parking
- Paid pier deck and city beach lots; rates vary by season and day
- Phone
- +1-310-260-8744
- Type
- Pier/boardwalk · run by Pacific Park (private)
- Official site
- pacpark.com
Don't miss
- Pacific Wheel, a 130-foot solar-powered Ferris wheel
- West Coaster, a steel coaster over the ocean
- Pacific Plunge drop tower
- Sea Dragon swinging ship
- Kids' rides like Frog Hopper, Sea Planes and Inkie's Wave Jumper
Little ways to save
Three big rides at $14 each already beat the $40 wristband for one rider, so the wristband pays off if you plan to ride a lot.
Buy wristbands online before you go to save $10 a person.
Pick up online wristbands at least an hour before closing, when the booth shuts.
Bring a layer; the pier is cooler and often foggy in the morning.
Questions people ask us
Does Pacific Park charge admission?
No. Walking onto the pier and into the park is free. You pay only for rides.
How much is the unlimited wristband?
$40 online for ages 8 and up and $20 for ages 7 and under. At the booth it's $50 and $30.
How much is a single ride on the Ferris wheel?
The Pacific Wheel is $14 online or $20 regular.
Is there an annual pass?
Yes. The Annual Premium Pass is $199 and a weekday pass is $149. A 2027 pass bought by Oct 31 includes the rest of 2026.
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Where these prices come from: Official ticket store, Official groups page (address, phone, notices), The Better Vacation guide (hours, admission, parking). Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.