Love Lights the Pier: Lighting Up the Sky with Love
February 9, 2026, 12:00 AM to February 15, 2026, 12:00 AM
Love is in the air—and lighting up the night—at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, as the iconic amusement park invites couples, families, and friends to celebrate Valentine’s Day with “Love Lights the Pier,” a festive, feel-good celebration running February 1–15.
Lighting Up the Sky with Love — The Pacific Wheel will shine with 174,000 LED lights in red, pink, and white, featuring animated hearts, romantic messages, and love emojis—creating a magical oceanfront backdrop each night from Monday, February 9 to Sunday, February 15.
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Google Rewards Tour
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Google Rewards Tour
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Love Lights the Pier: Heart-Themed Souvenir Photo Experience
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