Santa Monica State Beach
The wide beach around Santa Monica Pier, managed by the City with State Parks: 3+ miles of sand, the beach path and volleyball courts.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
Fee listed (usually for parking).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
W. of Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Listed as open sunrise to sunset.
Verified · City of Santa Monica · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Outdoor showers.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible facilities listed.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
- Activities
Volleyball courts; more than 3 miles of beach.
Verified · City of Santa Monica · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.