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NewsMyNewsLAOctober 26, 2026Los Angeles County

City Officials Send Historic Santa Monica Pier Sign to Las Vegas for Restoration

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The historic Santa Monica Pier sign departed for a restoration facility in Las Vegas on Monday as part of the Pier Bridge Replacement Project. Workers dismantled the 85-year-old landmark over several days, and the refurbished sign is scheduled to return to the pier entrance in 2028 upon completion of the bridge project. A half-scale temporary replica has been installed on the pier for visitors during the restoration period.

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Why It Matters

Visitors to the Santa Monica Pier will see a temporary replica instead of the original 1941 landmark until the restored sign returns in 2028.

Key Facts

  • The 85-year-old historic Santa Monica Pier sign left for Las Vegas on Monday for restoration.
  • The main portion of the landmark was removed Friday after a delay from Thursday due to pre-rigging preparations.
  • Workers began dismantling the sign last week, removing its neon tubing and upper crown.
  • The sign is undergoing repairs and refurbishment at YESCO, a company known for restoring neon signs.
  • Restoration work will include neon tubing repairs, rust removal, repainting, and structural enhancements.
  • The sign will stay in storage in Nevada until the new pier bridge construction is finished.
  • The restored landmark is expected to return to the pier entrance in 2028 at a slightly higher elevation for improved visibility and vehicle clearance.
  • A half-scale replica sign has been installed on the left side of the pier near Pier Burger for visitors to take photographs.
  • The removal is part of the Pier Bridge Replacement Project, which aims to improve bridge safety, accessibility, and long-term reliability.
  • Bridge construction is scheduled to be completed in 2028 ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Who's Mentioned

locationLas Vegas“Destination for sign restoration and storage”OrganizationCity News Service“News service receiving updates from a city representative”OrganizationCalifornia Register of Historical Resources“Registry listing the historic pier sign”locationNevada“State where the sign will remain in storage”locationOcean Avenue“Connected to the pier by the bridge under replacement”OrganizationYESCO“Restoration facility handling the sign repairs”locationSanta Monica Pier“Location of the historic sign and replacement project”locationLos Angeles“Host city for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games”OrganizationPacific Park“Attraction visible from the temporary sign location”OrganizationPier Burger“Landmark near the location of the temporary replica sign”