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The Santa Monica Pier opened in 1909. Over the years various attractions existed. It was in severe decline in the latter half of the 1900's but 'saved' and re-habilitated in recent times. One Park presently operating on the Pier is Pacific Park.


Timeline


1909 - Santa Monica Municipal Pier Opens...

1916 - Charles Looff begins his own pleasure pier...

1930s - Severe weather, Blue Streak Coaster torn down, Ballroom closes...

1953 - Looff�s Pleasure Pier taken over by the City of Santa Monica and leased out...

1970s - Santa Monica City Council orders both piers demolished...

Save Our Pier Forever campaign begins, City creates Pier Restoration Corporation...

1975 - Looff�s Hippodrome building and carousel made L.A. county historical landmark...

1988 - Santa Monica City Council starts Santa Monica Pier Development Program to build new concrete substructure...

1996 - May 25, Current Pacific Park Opens...