Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival celebrates the best of beach life with an awesome, FREE, all-ages festival! With ocean sports competitions, live music, food and drinks, interactive games, sampling by some of your favorite brands and so much more, Santa Monica Pier 360 offers a peek into iconic SoCal beach culture and brings together thousands of guests for a day of good vibes. Whether you're hanging with the family, competing on land or at sea, or partying with your friends–Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival has got it all!

The ultimate celebration of SoCal beach culture, returns June 27-28, 2026, for two epic days of competition, entertainment, and good vibes along the iconic Santa Monica shoreline.



Saturday, June 27 Schedule

Athletics open at 9am

General Festival 12pm-7pm

Sunday, June 28 Schedule

Athletics open at 7:45am

General Festival 9am-4pm



Beach Volleyball

Recreational Beach Volleyball (Team of 4) - Visit VOLO Sports to compete!
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Paddleboard

1-Mile Short Course
SUP Sprint Racing
Mike Vaughan Memorial 5-Mile Distance Race (Prone)
Mike Vaughan Memorial 5-Mile Distance Race (SUP)

Lifeguard Competitions

Junior Lifeguard Competition
Lifeguard Competition

Swim Races

1-Mile Ocean Swim
500m Swim

Santa Monica Strongman Classic Competition

Women U73
Women Open
Men U90
Men Open


Ghost Skate Jam

Free Skate
Skate Lessons
Pro Skate Demo
Best Trick Contest (CA$H PRIZES)



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Bay Street Boards ANNUAL SHOP SUMMER PARTY IS ON THE HORIZON!!! PULL UP ON JUNE 27TH AND JOIN THE PARTY WAVE!!! 🎉 🌊 We will have live music, local food, free drinks and much more to celebrate 12 years in business! Thanks to everyone who supports us over the years, now come party with us!







Bay Street Boards
3216 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Cycotic Youth's free concert at Venice Beach on Go Skateboarding Day 2026. The skateboard mosh pit gets wild.

Josh “Bagel” Klassman is a photographer and longtime Venice Beach local who has spent decades documenting the people, places, and subcultures that helped define one of California’s most legendary neighborhoods.

In this video, Bagel talks about growing up around Venice Beach, photographing the local skate, surf, graffiti, and punk scenes, and witnessing the changes that transformed Venice from a rough-and-tumble beach town into an international destination. The conversation covers the Pavilion, the Pits, the breakwater, the boardwalk, local characters, street photography, punk rock, surfing, skateboarding, and the importance of documenting places before they disappear.

Arbor is closing it's fladship store in Venice:

"Arbor will be transferring our Venice retail location to one of the best independent Arbor Dealers in Southern California, Blauer’s. The decision will allow us to focus on our growing wholesale and e-commerce business. The new Blauer’s location will of course continue to carry Arbor’s complete line of products. In the mean time:

Don’t miss our Goodbye Sale and Party. Saturday June 27th, 5pm to 10pm.

We will be liquidating all products. Everything must go.!! Discounts up to 80% off.

Drop in, get a great deal, and hang one last time with your friends at Arbor.

Blauer’s is a family-owned business that has been killing it for the snowboard community up in Big Bear for years. They are excited to bring their own brand of snowboard and skateboard retail to Venice, where members of the Blauer’s family live. Again, Blauer’s will be carrying the whole Arbor line"

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Interceptor 007 in Los Angeles’ Ballona Creek is getting some backup.

By 2028, we aim to have two more Interceptors deployed in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers. Together, these three Interceptors will address the 410 tons - 628 tons (820,000 lbs - 1.384,503 lbs) of plastic that flows from the city to the ocean.

Los Angeles is part of our 30 Cities Program, which aims to tackle 1/3 of all plastic pollution from rivers into the ocean by 2030.

Summer Soulstice is taking over Main Street! Join us on June 20th for a car-free celebration of music, community, summer fun, and 100 years of Route 66. Explore live music, interactive pop-ups, kids activities, and outdoor experiences along a walkable Main Street, plus Santa Monica’s new Entertainment Zone allowing drinks purchased from participating bars and restaurants to be enjoyed throughout the festival. All AGES • FREE!

Saddle up for the Route 66 Roadhouse Beer Garden. For the first time ever, take your drink with you along Main Street as part of the new Entertainment Zone—sip while you stroll the festival. Be among the first to try Santa Monica Brew Works’ new End of the Trail Pale Ale, enjoy wines from Divine Vintage Wine Bar, cocktails from the Tap Truck, country house music from DJ Mozo, a bounce house for the kids, and more!

Two stages. Six bands. Live all day on Main Street.

For the weekend, Windward Avenue between Speedway and Pacific Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic and opened up for people — a pedestrianized street activation running from the boardwalk to Pacific.

The Fan Zone and Windward Avenue Block Party are free and open to the public — no ticket required. For fans who want reserved sightlines, a dedicated bar, and after-party access, the Premium Watch Party and VIP (21+) experiences live inside Windward Plaza.

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The Venice Fest returns for its annual Summer Kickoff, transforming Venice Blvd into one of the Westside’s most vibrant, high-energy community events. Set against the backdrop of a sunny Los Angeles afternoon, the festival brings together music, food, art, and culture in a way that reflects the spirit of the neighborhood. From live performances and curated local vendors to immersive experiences and community-driven programming, The Venice Fest is designed to create a full day of connection, discovery, and celebration. Guests can expect a thoughtfully curated lineup of local artists and designers, a wide range of standout food and beverage offerings, and dedicated social spaces including 21+ gardens for those looking to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Throughout the day, interactive elements, games, and community activations create an engaging experience for all attendees. This year also features a Soccer Match Viewing Party hosted at Fatty Mart, adding an additional layer of excitement and bringing people together around the global energy of the game. The Venice Fest is a pet-friendly event and welcomes guests to come with friends, explore, and spend the day immersed in the energy of the Westside. More than just a festival, The Venice Fest is a celebration of community, culture, and the start of summer in Los Angeles.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
12 PM – 8 PM
12257 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Explore the Fest Grounds as you enjoy a day filled with Local Bands, Activities for the Entire Family, Shop Local Artists & Designers, Dog Adoptions, Yoga, Games, Food trucks, Beer Gardens, Classic Cars & so much more! ☮️🎶

The Fest will be located in between Centinela & Inglewood Blvd. The city has closed Venice Blvd. for this event. The event will be held in the street. This is a free community event.

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Quarter-final weekend on the boardwalk, July 10 - 11, 2026. A free public Fan Zone and Windward Avenue Block Party — open to all, no ticket required. Premium Watch Party and VIP (21+) experiences at Windward Plaza. Live match broadcasts on a stadium-scale LED

The official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Venice Beach, on Windward Plaza — two days of live match viewing on one of the most photographed pieces of coastline on Earth.

On Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Venice Beach turns one of the most iconic boardwalks in America into the global gathering point for the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

A massive LED screen. Stadium-quality sound. The crowd in jerseys, the boardwalk packed, the ocean a hundred feet from the screen. Live music and DJs between and after matches, food and beverage from coastal hospitality partners, and an atmosphere built for the moment the world stops to watch.

For the weekend, Windward Avenue between Speedway and Pacific Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic and opened up for people — a pedestrianized street activation running from the boardwalk to Pacific.

The Fan Zone and Windward Avenue Block Party are free and open to the public — no ticket required. For fans who want reserved sightlines, a dedicated bar, and after-party access, the Premium Watch Party and VIP (21+) experiences live inside Windward Plaza.

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