• Día de los Muertos Celebration

    Santa Monica Pier

    Santa Monica Pier pays tribute to the cultural tradition of Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead– with a two-day public art installation taking place from November 1st through November 2nd, 2025. The sixth annual Santa Monica Pier’s Día de los Muertos Celebration honors people, places, and ideas that are important to Santa […]

  • Off the Hook Seafood Festival

    Santa Monica Pier

    The 7th Annual OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival is making a splash on the iconic Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the sea AND the City of Santa Monica’s 150th Anniversary! A (sea) foodie’s dream, this beloved fundraising festival features the city’s best chefs and restaurants showcasing their favorite under-water ingredients.

  • Wellness & Waves

    Santa Monica Pier

    Start your Saturday with wellness at the Santa Monica Pier. Every Saturday morning until October 11 (excluding Aug. 30), enjoy a free group run from 8 to 9 AM, starting under the iconic Santa Monica Yacht Harbor sign. Not a fan of running? Join us for yoga or yoga-pilates fusion classes from 9 to 10 […]

  • Ferris Wheel Lighting

    Santa Monica Pier

    Pacific Park’s Ferris wheel will be lit up with hearts and shades of pink and red to help celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Santa Monica Pier. The Pacific Wheel’s 174,000 LED lights will be programmed with red, pink and white lights along with heart and love patterns from Feb. 12 to 16. The wheel is […]