Pacific Park gives Tilt-a-Whirl a shark makeover

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The ride's tubs now resemble chomping sharks.

Relocated roller coasters provide thrills at a fraction of the cost of new rides

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Closing parks and poor economy make used rides an attractive alternative.

CNL buys Pacific Park for $34 million

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Original group of investors who opened the park will continue to operate it.

Pacific Park to sell to CNL for $34 million

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Santa Monica Amusements owned and operated the park since it opened in 1996.

Small amusement parks thrive despite economic conditions

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Free entry and peripheral attractions, like beaches, offer more value for vacation goers.

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has five new rides

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New rides intended to let families ride together.

Coaster Grotto adds 120 photos from 10 parks

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Includes photos from parks in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and British Columbia.