This amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier offers old-fashioned carnival attractions, including an antique carousel, midway games and cotton candy, plus thrill rides on a roller coaster, bumper cars and the largest Ferris wheel in the western U.S. Hours vary with the season. Call for times and dates. Admission is free. Wristbands for unlimited rides for those shorter than 42 in/106 cm are US$9.95 Monday-Friday and US$10.95 weekends (discounts may apply for advance online purchases). For those taller than 42 in/106 cm, the wristbands are US$19.95 Monday-Friday and US$21.95 weekends. Tickets can also be purchased per ride. Parking is available on and immediately adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier. Rates vary. 380 Santa Monica Pier (off Ocean Avenue at Colorado Avenue), Santa Monica. Phone 310-260-8744. http://www.pacpark.com.
