Marineland of the Pacific
Park Former oceanarium and marine theme park in California
Marineland of the Pacific was a marine park on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in California; open until 1987, it drew visitors for marine mammal shows and aquarium exhibits before closure and demolition.
Marineland of the Pacific was an ocean-side marine park and aquarium on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, California, that opened in 1954 and closed in 1987.
During its operation the park was known for large seawater tanks, marine-mammal performances and exhibits that drew regional visitors; visitors sought the seaside setting and entertainment-oriented animal shows. The site ceased public operations in the late 20th century and historical interest today focuses on its role in California leisure and marine exhibition history.
Built in the early 1950s and operated for several decades, the park closed in 1987 amid changing economics and competition from other marine parks. The property was later cleared and redeveloped for other uses.
The former park was located on the coastal bluff of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, roughly southwest of central Los Angeles and visible from coastal roadways.
- Dates and significance: Opened in 1954 and closed in 1987, it was a major mid-20th-century ocean-side marine park on the Palos Verdes Peninsula that featured large marine mammal displays and public performances.
How to Get to Marineland of the Pacific #
The former Marineland site is on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County; the area is now occupied by other developments and the shoreline parks nearby. Access to historical materials is best through Los Angeles public archives and local historical societies.
Tips for Visiting Marineland of the Pacific #
- Historic interest only - visit Palm Beach and the Terranea Resort nearby for the general area.
- Local archives and museum collections in Los Angeles preserve photographs and ephemera from Marineland of the Pacific's run (1954-1987).
Best Time to Visit Marineland of the Pacific #
Site is redeveloped; historical interest can be pursued year-round through archives and local histories.
Weather & Climate near Marineland of the Pacific #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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