Things To Do
Pull up a beach chair and relax... the splash pad, garden terrace and view deck are open daily, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm.
The Pool
The Beach House pool is one of the remaining elements from the historic Marion Davies Estate. It features beautiful fish tiles that were restored by hand, and marble around the deck. The pool and pool deck are complimented by a new Pool House, with changing areas, lockers, and a second floor View Deck that offers spectacular views of Santa Monica Bay.
NOTE: The pool is 4' to 8' deep. Due to the depth of this pool, children under 8 years old and 4' tall must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times. Children under 12 years must be accompanied and supervised by an adult in the pool area. Children requiring use of a diaper must wear a swim diaper in the pool. Locks not provided for the Pool House lockers - please bring your own. Towels are also not provided.
The online reservation system opens daily at 7:00am (PST) and reservations can made up to 3 days in advance, for example Wednesday at 7am for Saturday. The full non-refundable/non-transferable payment is required when making the reservation. Online reservations may be paid by Visa, Master Card and Discover. Guest Services may assist with making reservations daily starting at 9:30am, if reservations are still available.
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Summer pool hours! The pool will be open daily from June 19 - September 6. Passes go on sale at 9:30am. All members of your party must be present when purchasing pool passes.
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 6pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 8pm
Pool Passes: Adults $10 / Youth (1-17) $4 / Seniors (60+) $5 / Family of 4 (2 youth & 2 adults) $24
Dollar Splash Mondays
On Mondays, pool passes are just $1 per person. Advance reservations are not available. Holidays excluded.
Pool Power Hours
Starting June 22, the pool is open to guests 16 and older interested in leisurely lap swim or aqua jogging.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm.
Entry is $7 per session on a first-come, first-serve basis. Not available for advance purchase.
*Enjoy Pool Power Hours or our new Fitness Room at the discounted rate of $5 per person when purchased with another full price activity on the same day.
Sand & Sea Fitness Room
New this summer, enjoy magnificent ocean views while working out on our state of the art cardio and weight equipment. Available only during the summer, the Fitness Room is a great place to get in shape! Ages 16+.
Open daily 10am - 8pm, June 19 - September 6. Entry is $7 per person.
$130 full season pass / $65 half-season pass, July 28 - September 6
Back on the Beach Cafe
Eat breakfast or lunch with your toes in the sand and the ocean before you.
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Event House Gallery
“Mountains to the Sea”
August 26 - November 28, 2010.
Opening reception: Thursday, August 26, 2010 6:00-8:00PM Artist / Pianist, Yolanda Klappert will play music that inspires her digital art at 7:15PM.
Open daily August 26 through September 6, 10am - 4pm
Eleven artists from Topanga Canyon Gallery, an artist owned gallery located in the heart of the Santa Monica mountains, will exhibit work that reflects the land we walk on and the vistas that embrace us - illustrating the diversity of this experience through different artistic lenses and different mediums. Artist workshops and plein-aire painting demonstrations will be offered through-out the exhibition.
Marion Davies Guest House
The Marion Davies Guest House was once a home away from home for Marion's family and friends.Today the restored Guest House welcomes visitors once again. Stop by to talk with a Santa Monica Conservancy docent or check out the interactive guest book.
NOTE: Group tours larger than 15 people are not available at this time.
The Marion Davies Guest House will be open the following hours:
June 19 - September 6, 10am - 4pm (Free tours at 11am, Noon, and 2pm)
Closed on Wednesdays.
*The Guest House will be closed on August 19, 2010.