The Santa Monica pier and Pacific Park amusement park were shut down Monday afternoon after a man holding a bag hopped onto its iconic Ferris wheel and declared that he was holding a bomb.

Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier shown in this undated photo. (Getty Images) Pacific Park features 12 amusement attractions, including the solar-powered Pacific Wheel and the Route 66 West ...

The amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park, has been sold to an investment firm that plans to put $10 million into the park's food and entertainment attractions, and general ...

Santa Monica debuts SoCal’s first outdoor Entertainment Zone with weekend open-container drinking on the Third Street ...

And beyond traditional large-scale theme parks, the Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Park is also a boon for tourists who are seeking a ride by the oceanside. Even as costs rise across the country ...

For beautiful views of Santa Monica Bay without rubbing elbows with hordes of tourists, walk a block back from the beach to Palisades Park. Situated within walking distance of central sights like ...

Whether you're traveling with children or craving an adrenaline rush, Pacific Park delivers. Located on the Santa Monica Pier, this ocean-facing amusement park is packed with arcade games and ...

Unlimited rides do await, a notion that might make any theme park fan's heart soar ... Senior Director of Business Affairs at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. "We encourage guests to ...

Decades later, more amusement park rides began to open on the Santa Monica Pier, and in 1940, its famous neon welcome sign was constructed. But it wasn’t always blue skies and sunny days for the ...

With wide sandy shores and the iconic Santa Monica Pier featuring an amusement park, aquarium, and family-friendly dining, it's a hub of activity. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy surfing ...

but nothing beats nostalgic fair games and funnel cake in between amusement park rides. You’ll also find plenty of vendors selling Santa Monica-inspired trinkets, beachwear and handmade jewelry.