Santa Monica in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Playland Arcade

Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 15, 2022

1. Playland Arcade Marker

Inscription. In 1954 George and Eugene Gordon, under the direction of their father "Pops", opened up an arcade business in the Billiards Building. Since then, four generations of the Gordon family have operated amusements on the Santa Monica Pier, including the carousel, children's rides, a shooting gallery, a billiard parlor and an archery range.

Playland Arcade is still operated by the Gordon family and features amusements from the present as well as the charming past.

Erected by City of Santa Monica and Ken "KG" Ward.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 34° 0.545′ N, 118° 29.864′ W. Marker is in Santa Monica, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue. Marker is located at Santa Monica Pier, outside the arcade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 356 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica CA 90401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Muscle Beach (here, next to this marker); Sinbad's & Moby's Dock (here, next to this marker); La Monica Ballroom (here, next to this marker); Santa Monica Harbor and Breakwater

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Santa Monica Pier (about 600 feet away); The Santa Monica Pier Carousel (about 600 feet away); Will Rogers Highway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rapp’s Saloon (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Monica.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 15, 2022

2. Playland Arcade Marker

Marker is located on Santa Monica Pier in front of the arcade.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.