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Beach House Temporary Closures
EXTENDED CLOSURES AND CANCELLATIONS
The City of Santa Monica has extended our local emergency and all orders until April 30.
We care about your health and safety, and we are working closely with the LA County Department of Public Safety to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Given the “Stay at Home” orders from California Governor Gavin Newsom, the City of Santa Monica is cancelling all public events and extending facility closures through April 30. This means that all closures, including City Hall and City facilities (including beach parking closures and impacts on City services) are effective until April 30. For a full list of closures, cancellations and service changes, visit santamonica.gov/coronavirus-cancellations.
The Beach House will be closed to the public through Thursday, April 30, 2020. This includes the parking lot, playground, sand courts, and gated areas: courtyard, splash pad, view deck, gallery, and Guest Services.
Beach House Volleyball classes, Yoga classes, & Guest House hours have been cancelled through 4/30/2020.
Public events including Eggstravaganza on 4/11 and Beach=Culture events on 3/29, 4/16, and 4/21 have been cancelled.
Back on the Beach Café is separately managed. Please call the café directly at 310-393-8282 to confirm hours.
As a reminder, please STAY HOME, practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
For local information, visit santamonica.gov/coronavirus. Sign up for daily updates at santamonica.gov/newsletter and emergency alerts by texting SMCOVID to 888-777. You can also follow Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you have additional questions, contact our COVID-19 hotline at info@santamonica.gov or 310-458-8400.
Official Public Health Information:
LA County Department of Public Health >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention >
- Reservations and membership fees are never required!
- Playground, splash pad*, beach courts and fields, beach access, and parking lots are open daily.
- Free wi-fi is available. Tables & chairs with umbrellas are available in the courtyard and view deck.
- Amenities available in summer pool season include the pool, game room and canopies.
- During summer pool season, the majority of parking and pool passes are available on a first come, first served basis, with a limited number of reservations available for pool and parking.
- The pool is closed between October and May. See pool schedule and admission fees.
*Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
BEACH HOUSE RULES
For the safety and enjoyment of all Beach House guests, the following are prohibited:
- Moving furniture or umbrellas
- Courtyard – occupying seating for over 16 per group
- Splash Pad & View Deck - occupying seating for over 8 per group
- Animals (except service animals)
- Smoking/vaping
- Alcohol
- Glass containers
- Amplified music
- Balloons / pinatas
- Fires / fireworks / barbecues / wick chafing fuel
- Attaching signage / decor to railings, walls or trees
- Securing bikes to railings (bike racks are available)
- Riding bikes / scooters / Segways in courtyard & walkways
- Personal canopies, umbrellas, tables & chairs in courtyard, splash pad, walkways and view deck
- Setting up more than 1 personal canopy on the sand
- Any canopy larger than 12’ x 12’
- Remote control models (drones / planes / cars)
- Deliveries from rental companies
Other restrictions may apply. Guests must abide by the decisions of Beach House staff regarding the interpretation of any rules.
PLANNING A PARTY AT THE BEACH? TAKE A LOOK AT OUR PLAN YOUR GATHERING FLYER. CALL 310-458-4904 WITH QUESTIONS.
The Beach House grounds are available for small get-togethers and children's birthday parties on a first come, first served basis.
• Reservations are not available for the public spaces (courtyard, splash pad, or sandy areas); all areas are first come, first served.
• Canopies in the sand are available beginning Memorial Day weekend through the pool season. Canopy Reservations >
• Guests are welcome to bring their own canopies, tables, and chairs in the sandy areas. Please refer to above Beach House rules for prohibited items.
• Beach volleyball courts and soccer fields are available to reserve year-round. First come, first served courts are also available. Court & Field reservations >
Other restrictions may apply. Guests must abide by the decisions of Beach House staff regarding the interpretation of any rules.
BEACH WHEELCHAIRS
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- Complimentary
- Available on a first-come first-served basis when Guest Services is open
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