Annenburg Community Beach House Gears Up For Summer Of Fun

SANTA MONICA, CA – The Annenberg Community Beach House will be open for the summer season from June 9 through September 3. The Beach House, a City of Santa Monica-operated public facility just off the Pacific Coast Highway, has daily recreational swimming in the historic pool (reservations are never required), free cultural programs, community events, and recreation activities. Guests can visit the plash pad, playground, guest house docent tours, and the summer game room all free of charge, according to the City of Santa Monica press release.

There are a few upgrades this year, including new furniture at Santa Monica’s historic beachside facility.

“We’re excited to showcase new outdoor furniture, including new chaise lounges and seating on the pool deck made possible with support from the Annenberg Foundation,” Nan Friedman, Beach House Venue Manager, said. “We hope people will enjoy the refreshed site, more comfortable furniture, and new array of seating options.”

The Annenberg Community Beach House site is located at 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402. It will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the pool will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with walk-up pool passes on sale daily at 9 a.m.

All members of the party must be present when purchasing passes. A limited number of reservations will be available one to three days in advance starting at 7 a.m., online via smgov.net/reserve. Account login required. Click ACTIVITIES, search keyword "ACBH POOL" and select an available date. Limit six pool passes and one parking reservation. Reservations must be picked up by 11 a.m.

Summer events and activities include:

• World's Largest Swimming Lesson - June 21, 7 -8 p.m.
• Out of the Blue, a series of creative projects showcasing art-making in action, from July 10 – August 12
• Beach Dances: Repetitions performance* – June 9, and June 10, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
• Pop-Up Library – Fridays, June 29 and August 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Community Picnic – Thursday, July 19, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
• Monday Fun Day – Every Monday, June 11 - August 27, 12 - 4 p.m.
• Cardboard Yacht Regatta – Saturday August 25, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
• Sunset Swim – July 13, August 10, and September 14, 7 – 10 p.m.

For more information and a complete list of activities, visit Annenbergbeachhouse.com or 310-458-4904.

Photos courtesy of the City of Santa Monica