Premier Parks, LLC, said the company has aquired Pacific Park from Mary Ann Powell, who joined as CEO in 1997 and acquired the operating company in 2012. The park is the only pier amusement park on the West Coast and home to the world's first solar-powered Ferris wheel.

1. The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California, United States. It contains a small amusement park, concession stands, and areas for views and fishing
2. The City of Santa Monica created a non-profit in response to the damage and called it Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation (SMPRC). SMPRC conducted the daily operations of the Santa Monica Pier, such as managing events, filming, promotions, tenants, and street performers.
3.  SMPRC has produced the Santa Monica Pier Paddle Board Race and the Twilight Summer Concert Series.
4. Also, in 2011, SMPRC changed the company name to the Santa Monica Pier Corporation (SMPC).