Annenberg Community Beach House

🛟 Happy National Lifeguard Appreciation Day! 🛟

A huge thank you to our incredible Community Aquatics team for everything you do. From keeping our guests safe to teaching swim lessons and making every day at the Beach House a great one, we appreciate your hard work, dedication, and positive energy all summer long.

Thanks for all that you do! 💙

☀️ Get ready to move and groove tomorrow at one of our original summer traditions! ⭐

Community Picnic returns tomorrow from 5PM–8PM for another evening of classic summertime fun. Families, friends, neighbors, and the like will come together for games, laughter, and a little friendly competition.

🕔 5PM: Gaga Ball & lawn games open
🥔 6:15PM: Sack Races
💪 6:30PM: Tug of War
💦 6:45PM: Water Balloon Toss
🥧 7PM: Pie Walk (with pie prizes!)
📖 7:15PM: Storytime with Santa Monica Public Library

Drop in anytime throughout the evening to enjoy Giant Jenga & Connect Four, co****le, Gaga Ball, complimentary popcorn and snow cones, and plenty of opportunities to play. Whether you're joining the competition or cheering from the sidelines, there's something for everyone.

📅 Thursday, July 30 | 5PM–8PM
🎟️ Free & open to all | RSVP in bio or just stop by!

Want a morning yoga class with ocean views?

There's nothing quite like moving through your practice with fresh ocean air and the Pacific in front of you. Join us for an all-levels yoga class at the Beach House, designed to help you build strength, improve flexibility, and leave feeling refreshed.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:30AM–11:30AM
🧺 Bring your own mat and any props you like to use.
👉 Register at the link in bio or stop by Guest Services before class.

When was the last time you played outside? 🤸

Community Picnic is your excuse to put down the phone, kick off your shoes, and embrace a little friendly competition. Whether you're racing in a sack race, battling it out in tug-of-war, tossing bean bags at co****le, or trying your luck in our pie walk (yes... there are pie prizes 🍰), there's something for every age to enjoy.

📅 Thursday, July 30
⏰ 5PM–8PM
🎟️ Free & open to all, RSVP at the link in bio

Come ready to laugh, move, and make some summer memories!

Just a glimpse of the artists, performers, and creatives you'll experience at Q***r Surf: ART SPLASH tomorrow...

Join Q***r Surf for the second annual ART SPLASH, an evening celebrating q***r creativity and q***r art at the Beach House. Browse a beachfront gallery of q***r surf-inspired artwork, create alongside Lavender Art Club, enjoy live performance art, and take a sunset swim with music by DJ Nomad. ART SPLASH offers a welcoming, body-positive space centered on the non-binary, transgender, and q***r community while welcoming q***r-curious friends and allies.

📅 Sunday, July 26 | 5:30PM–8:30PM
🎟️ Free | RSVP at the link in bio

See you tomorrow! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💦

***rSurf ***rArt

Sip, swim, sunset... now all in one place. 🍸

Join us for Sunset Swim on Friday, July 24 and enjoy an exciting new addition to one of the Beach House's favorite adults-only summer traditions! Float beneath the evening sky, relax with complimentary pool floaties and snacks, and end your week with the ultimate unwind.

🍹 5PM–6PM: Start your evening with Happy Hour at Back on the Beach Café before the event starts.
🌊 Beginning at 6PM: With your Sunset Swim wristband, you can now bring your Happy Hour drink into the pool area! Plus, Happy Hour food and bar service will be available poolside from 6PM–8PM.

📅 Friday, July 24 | 6PM–9PM
🎟️ Purchase your pool pass at the link in bio.
🌅 Already visited the pool during the day? Return for Sunset Swim and receive 50% off your evening admission with your daytime pool pass!

Imagine one giant picnic... with an ocean view. 🧺

Tomorrow's Sunset Picnic will be exactly that! From 5-8PM, enjoy an evening of live music, games, and community. We still have a few RSVPs available at the link in bio, but if they're gone before you get one, don't worry—walk-ins are always welcome! This event is free and open to all.

🎲 Board games and giant drawing table
🎶 Live music by the amazing Caro Pierotto
🍫 Complimentary snacks while supplies last
🌊 Plenty of room to relax and soak in the summer evening

Want to make a day of it? Join us for Sand & Sea Room Fun, our new all-ages summer drop-in program happening from 3PM–5PM, just before Sunset Picnic! This month's theme is ADVENTURE, featuring games and activities designed to spark your imagination before the picnic starts.

See you all soon! ☀️

📢 Incoming Beach House Alert!

The Annenberg Community Beach House and pool will be closed on Wednesday, July 15 for a private event. We'll be back to our regular hours on Thursday, July 16, and look forward to welcoming everyone back!

The following amenities will remain open during the closure:
🚻 South Parking Lot
🛝 Playground
🚻 Public Restrooms

🍴 Back on the Beach Café will be open with reduced hours from 9AM–3PM.

Thank you for your understanding, and we'll see you back at the Beach House soon!

🌅 Reminder: Sunset Swim is tomorrow! 🌅

Looking for a relaxing way to end the week? Join us for an adults-only evening at the Beach House, complete with a setting sun, pool floaties, snacks (while supplies last), and a beautiful ocean view.

📅 Friday, July 10 | 6PM–9PM
🎟️ Pre-purchase your pool pass at the link in bio.

Prefer to decide tomorrow? Walk-ins are welcome, and pool passes will be available for purchase at the door while capacity allows.

💦 Already visited the pool during the day? Return for Sunset Swim and receive 50% off your evening admission with your daytime pool pass!

🌊 Stand-Up Paddleboard returns to the Beach House starting Saturday, July 11!

Join us for a beginner-friendly class where you'll learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddleboarding in a welcoming and supportive environment.

From water safety and paddling techniques to finding your balance on the board, our instructors will guide you every step of the way. Come discover Santa Monica from a whole new perspective and make some unforgettable summer memories!

📅 First class: Saturday, July 11
⏰ Saturdays | 9AM–11AM
🏄 Paddleboard, paddle, life jacket, and parking included
👉 Register at the link in bio.