Friday, July 04, 2025

Commentary: A tale of two parks: One was a ‘poor boy’s Disneyland,’ the other had a Cobra Woman who was really a man

The Pike in Long Beach and the Pacific Ocean Park in Santa Monica had distinct personality: One was a bit naughty and coarse and the other was wholesome and futuristic. Competition from that crowded Anaheim theme park and the effects of sea air took a toll on both.

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