Theme Park:	Pacific Park (since 1996)

Address:	380 Santa Monica Pier
	90401 Santa Monica
	https://pacpark.com/

Operated by:	Premier Parks LLC

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in California is a small seaside amusement park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Opened in 1996, the park continues a long tradition of amusement attractions on the historic pier and has become one of the most recognizable sights along the Southern California coast.

The park features a compact collection of classic rides and family attractions, with many of them built directly above the water. Its most recognizable landmark is the Pacific Wheel, a solar-powered Ferris wheel offering panoramic views of the coastline and Santa Monica. The West Coaster winds its way around the pier, while a selection of smaller rides and midway games completes the traditional seaside amusement park experience.

Pacific Park may be small, but its setting is difficult to beat. Riding above the Pacific Ocean, walking along the pier and watching the sunset over the California coast give the park an atmosphere that is very much tied to Santa Monica and its beachfront location.

Santa Monica West Coaster

The Santa Monica West Coaster is the park’s large family coaster, which covers most of the amusement section of the pier. After climbing the lift hill, the ride starts quite gently with a small dip. With a bit of speed we then enter the large 540° helix, which towers over the park’s main entrance area. We then race over two gentle airtime hills, before we reach the other side of the park and enter another large downwards helix. Before going back to the station we then take another dip where we reach the lowest point of the ride. Shortly afterwards, we enter the elevated station and start a second lap before our pleasant ride finally comes to an end.