Santa Monica / Event Day Guide
The main event.
The whole day.
Pick your venue. Find a bite, plan your arrival, and make room for an overnight stay.
Independent guide · Links go directly to official sources. Check your event date, opening hours, hotel availability and parking before you travel.
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Around the station: food, culture & connections →
Getting around: transit, airport & access →
Getting around
Metro E Line: three Santa Monica stations
Metro lists Downtown Santa Monica, 17th Street / SMC and 26th Street / Bergamot on the E Line.
Official information — Metro E Line: three Santa Monica stations ↗ · Source collected
Big Blue Bus Route 3 and LAX
Big Blue Bus publishes the Route 3 timetable and airport connection information.
Official information — Big Blue Bus Route 3 and LAX ↗ · Source collected
Big Blue Bus schedules and stop notices
Big Blue Bus publishes route schedules and stop notices.
Official information — Big Blue Bus schedules and stop notices ↗ · Source collected
District accessibility
Beach House access and seasonal facilities
The City lists wheelchair access and accessible parking at the Annenberg Community Beach House.
Official information — Beach House access and seasonal facilities ↗ · Source collected
BroadStage accessible seating and listening support
BroadStage lists wheelchair ticket locations, assisted listening in the Main Stage and large-print materials.
Official information — BroadStage accessible seating and listening support ↗ · Source collected
Museum ramp and accessible parking
The museum describes a Seventh Street entrance ramp and accessible underground parking with elevator access.
Official information — Museum ramp and accessible parking ↗ · Source collected
Wheelchair access and elevator checks
Metro publishes accessible boarding guidance and elevator service notices.
Official information — Wheelchair access and elevator checks ↗ · Source collected · Due for a fresh check
Local culture & annual events
Local history and public learning
Santa Monica History Museum presents exhibitions, oral-history resources and public programs about the city.
Official information — Local history and public learning ↗ · Source collected
Farmers markets in different neighborhoods
The City publishes information about its Downtown, Main Street and Pico farmers markets.
Official information — Farmers markets in different neighborhoods ↗ · Source collected
Bergamot exhibitions
Bergamot Station publishes exhibitions from its independently operated galleries.
Official information — Bergamot exhibitions ↗ · Source collected
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Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Highway · Santa Monica, CA
Food and hotels listed here are in Santa Monica.
Before & after
Eat nearby
- The Lobster
1602 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - HiHo Cheeseburger Santa Monica
1320 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - Fritto Misto Santa Monica
620 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website
Plan your arrival
Park nearby
Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.
Official parking / arrival information ↗A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.
Make a night of it
Stay nearby
- Shore Hotel
1515 Ocean Avenue
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
1436 2nd Street
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
501 Colorado Avenue
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.
Transit
Metro E Line: three Santa Monica stations
Metro lists Downtown Santa Monica, 17th Street / SMC and 26th Street / Bergamot on the E Line.
Official information — Metro E Line: three Santa Monica stations ↗ · Source collected
Big Blue Bus Route 3 and LAX
Big Blue Bus publishes the Route 3 timetable and airport connection information.
Official information — Big Blue Bus Route 3 and LAX ↗ · Source collected
Accessibility
Beach House access and seasonal facilities
The City lists wheelchair access and accessible parking at the Annenberg Community Beach House.
Official information — Beach House access and seasonal facilities ↗ · Source collected
Wheelchair access and elevator checks
Metro publishes accessible boarding guidance and elevator service notices.
Official information — Wheelchair access and elevator checks ↗ · Source collected · Due for a fresh check
Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.
Start here
BroadStage
1310 11th Street · Santa Monica, CA
Food and hotels listed here are in Santa Monica.
Before & after
Eat nearby
- The Lobster
1602 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - HiHo Cheeseburger Santa Monica
1320 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - Fritto Misto Santa Monica
620 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website
Plan your arrival
Park nearby
Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.
Official parking / arrival information ↗A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.
Make a night of it
Stay nearby
- Shore Hotel
1515 Ocean Avenue
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
1436 2nd Street
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
501 Colorado Avenue
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.
Transit
Metro E Line: three Santa Monica stations
Metro lists Downtown Santa Monica, 17th Street / SMC and 26th Street / Bergamot on the E Line.
Official information — Metro E Line: three Santa Monica stations ↗ · Source collected
Big Blue Bus Route 3 and LAX
Big Blue Bus publishes the Route 3 timetable and airport connection information.
Official information — Big Blue Bus Route 3 and LAX ↗ · Source collected
Accessibility
BroadStage accessible seating and listening support
BroadStage lists wheelchair ticket locations, assisted listening in the Main Stage and large-print materials.
Official information — BroadStage accessible seating and listening support ↗ · Source collected
Wheelchair access and elevator checks
Metro publishes accessible boarding guidance and elevator service notices.
Official information — Wheelchair access and elevator checks ↗ · Source collected · Due for a fresh check
Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.
Start here
Bergamot Station Arts Center
2525 Michigan Ave · Santa Monica, CA
Food and hotels listed here are in Santa Monica.
Before & after
Eat nearby
- The Lobster
1602 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - HiHo Cheeseburger Santa Monica
1320 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website - Fritto Misto Santa Monica
620 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401Directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)Official website ↗Separate menu link not yet verified; check the official website.Official website
Plan your arrival
Park nearby
Use the venue’s own parking and transportation guide for event-specific entrances, passes and travel options.
Official parking / arrival information ↗A hotel stay does not imply event parking or a shuttle. Confirm directly before booking.
Make a night of it
Stay nearby
- Shore Hotel
1515 Ocean Avenue
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
1436 2nd Street
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
501 Colorado Avenue
Official website
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Choose dates on the hotel’s official site for current rates and availability.
Transit
Metro E Line: three Santa Monica stations
Metro lists Downtown Santa Monica, 17th Street / SMC and 26th Street / Bergamot on the E Line.
Official information — Metro E Line: three Santa Monica stations ↗ · Source collected
Big Blue Bus Route 3 and LAX
Big Blue Bus publishes the Route 3 timetable and airport connection information.
Official information — Big Blue Bus Route 3 and LAX ↗ · Source collected
Accessibility
Wheelchair access and elevator checks
Metro publishes accessible boarding guidance and elevator service notices.
Official information — Wheelchair access and elevator checks ↗ · Source collected · Due for a fresh check
Official links collected . Place sources and collection dates are on each listing.