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Pacific Park is a family theme park in Santa Monica that you can visit with your van rental. The park is located on the Santa Monica Pier and looks directly out onto the Pacific Ocean towards Catalina Island. There are twelve rides here, including a Ferris where and a roller coaster. There are also other attractions such as a miniature golf course.

Get on board with the kids

There are six children's rides when you visit with your van rental. Ship Ahoy is a pirate ship, the Red Baron is a ride themed around World War I biplanes, the Crazy Submarine will take you under the sea, Pier Patrol is a train of cars that takes your around a beach themed track, Inkie's Lil' Scrambler is a scaled-down scrambler for kids, and Frog Hopper is a small drop tower.

Have some fun of your own

There are also six rides for adults as well. The West Coaster is a steel roller coaster around the perimeter of the park that goes up 55 feet in the air. Pacific Wheel is the world's first and only solar powered Ferris wheel. Inkie's Scrambler is a 12 car scrambler. Sea Dragon is a pirate ship with a 180 degree swing. Pacific Plunge is a 45 foot drop tower. Finally there is Sig Alert, a bumper car ride. You will not want to miss some of these rides when you visit with your van rental.

Out on the boardwalk

The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most prominent and well-known landmarks that you can visit with your van rental. Pacific Park is the most-well known attraction here, but there is also an aquarium, shops, an arcade, a pub, and restaurants. At the end of the pier, anglers can cast a line. In the summer, stop by with your van rental on Tuesday for the Twilight Dance Series. This is a free open-air film screening from August until late September.

Feuding over the water

The current Santa Monica Pier that you can visit with your van rental is actually two piers that for a long time had separate owners. The narrow Municipal Pier opened in 1909 for sewer pipes to carry waste beyond the breakers. There were no amenities here. The shorter and wider Pleasure Pier (or Newcomb Pier) was built in 1916. The Carousel was built in 1922 on Pleasure Pier, which was rebuilt in 1990.

Shop till you drop

After you visit Pacific Park and the Santa Monica Pier, you might want to visit Montana Avenue with your van rental. Just a few blocks from the coastline, Montana Avenue is a charming 10-block open-air retail destination. It is characterized by the excellent service and individualistic style. Here you may find celebrities walking their dogs. There are several independent boutiques where you can find clothes and shoes, accessories, jewelry, home furnishings, and much more. You may just find that perfect outfit or souvenir to take home in your van rental. There are also a number of spas and salons in the area where you can spend a relaxing day.
Pacific Park is a great place to visit with your kids or if you just feel like being a kid for the day. There are several rides here for you to enjoy, including a Ferris Wheel with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Be sure to check out some of the other activities in the area as well while you are here with your van rental.