Beach House Update as of 6.25 We miss our Beach House community and hope you and your loved ones are well. In light of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting budget crisis, the Beach House summer will be different than in years past. Beginning July 2020, on a rolling basis, the City of Santa Monica will begin to reopen select facilities and programs with restrictions. We are working on facility improvements to ensure a safe reopening for the community along with modified operating hours, staff reductions, social distancing, and infection control. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to safely reopen Santa Monica. For information as it becomes available, please check santamonica.gov/coronavirus-reopenings. Re-opening is subject to change based on the County of Los Angeles Public Health orders and guidelines.A notable change at the Beach House includes the pool closure through June 2021, and the Splash Pad and Playground closures until further notice. We are as heartbroken as you may be about these extended closures, and are re-imagining the Beach House as a restorative public space with recreational and cultural programming. Please stay tuned!
Open - as of 6/25
Closed - until further notice
City of Santa Monica’s Health & Safety Requirements
For local COVID-19 updates, 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.
Available year-round on first come, first served basis or reserve up to 4 weeks in advance for $10/hour. No refunds.
Beach court and field reservations are intended for individual or small party use only. See below for information on team and multi-day use. Reservations are not required for court or field use. Courts without reservations are available on a first-come first-served basis for free. Nets are adjustable and may be lowered for beach tennis play.
There are six beach volleyball courts on the sand next to the Beach House. On most days, at least three courts are available on a first come, first served basis at no charge.Court availability may change due to volleyball classes offered through the City of Santa Monica and other use permitted by the Beach Recreation Supervisor.
The Beach House has two regulation-size beach soccer fields available for public use.One field is available on a first come, first served basis year-round at no charge.
Rentals are available year-round! Please call 310-458-4904 before your visit to confirm availability. Rental includes board, paddle, cart to transport board to the beach, and personal flotation device. Waiver required. Minimum age to use a paddleboard is 14 years old. Introductory video available to watch for beginners. Availability is subject to weather and surf conditions.
$25 1/hour $40 2/hours$60 4/hours
Here is a little more info on paddle boarding.Please note, between October and May (off-season), the office closes for lunch and rentals are available 9am-3:30pm.
Subject to approval by the Beach Recreation Supervisor, team and multi-day court use may be coordinated through the permit process. Fees vary depending on the nature of your group. To apply for a beach court permit, please submit your permit application a minimum of 10 days prior to your requested date(s) by email to beach.permits@smgov.net or fax to (310)393-7827.Download Beach Court Application >
Download Youth Water Activity Permit >
For outdoor beach events with more than 30 people, visit Santa Monica State Beach>
If you are interested in taking surf lessons on Santa Monica State Beach, please be sure that you are contacting one of the Surf Instructors permitted by the City of Santa Monica. These instructors help to maintain water safety and maximize public recreational opportunities on Santa Monica State Beach. All of the Permitted Surf Instructors have been proven to provide the safest, highest quality surf instruction available. They make every effort to help you have a great day at the beach!
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