Getting Here
Beach House Update as of 5.13.2021
It's been a while, and we're still missing you! While everyone is staying safe, we're bringing the Beach House to you with #BeachHouseBliss, #GoldCoastMoments, and virtual Beach=Culture programs — follow us on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for our newsletter to stay in touch.
Below is a guide of what is open to the public. We'll be back as a restorative place with refreshed recreational and cultural programs as swiftly as possible. Stay tuned and stay well!
- Guest Services - open weekends only
- Parking Lot
- Playground
- Volleyball Courts
- Back on the Beach Café
- Separately operated, call cafe to confirm hours and services, 310.393.8282
- Beach Restrooms and outdoor showers
- Wi-Fi
- Beach, with accessible walkway
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- Guest Services - closed weekdays
- Pool & changing rooms
- Gated Area
- Courtyard, splash pad, view deck, Marion Davies Guest House, Gallery
- In-person programs
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City of Santa Monica’s Health & Safety Requirements
- Face coverings are required.
- Stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) apart from others.
- Wash hands frequently.
- Stay home if you are sick.
As LA County Public Health approves the reopening of facilities and expansion of onsite services, the City of Santa Monica will be phasing the reopening of city facilities and onsite services to the public. Hours of operation and the scale of in-person services may vary to ensure the health and safety of City teams and the public we serve. Please note that some programs and services have been modified or eliminated as a result of recent restructuring. For a full list of impacted services, please visit santamonica.gov/coronavirus-reopenings. Our 3-1-1 lines are open and our customer service agents are available to answer any questions related to reopening. Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Highway *
Santa Monica, CA, 90402
*Important: In some navigational systems the address may appear as 415 Palisades Beach Road, Santa Monica, CA. Questions? Call 310-458-4904
DIRECTIONS
From Los Angeles:
Take the 10 West, which will become Pacific Coast Highway when it reaches the beach. At the second traffic light, Beach House Way, turn left into the parking lot.
From Malibu:
Take Pacific Coast Highway south. Turn right at Beach House Way, into the parking lot.
From Santa Monica (downtown):
Head west towards Ocean Ave. Turn left at Ocean Ave. Turn right at Moomat Ahiko Way (after Colorado/the pier entrance) which will have signs for Pacific Coast Highway. Turn left at Beach House Way into our parking lot.
PARKING
Parking Rates
| Apr - Oct: |
$12/day or $3/hour |
| Nov - Mar: |
$8/day or $3/hour |
- Parking is available year-round on a first come, first served basis.
- When you arrive, note the number of your space and pay at the Park & Pay machines located in each section of the lot.
- The Beach House lot has 14 preferred parking spaces for fuel efficient vehicles and 12 disabled parking spaces.
- Guests displaying a valid Disabled Person placard or license plate, or Senior Beach permit issued by the City, may park in the Beach House lot at no charge.
Parking Lot Hours
| Dec-Feb: |
7am - 7pm |
| Mar-Apr: |
7am - 8pm |
| May-Sept: |
7am - 9pm |
| Oct - Nov: |
7am - 8 pm |
If the Beach House lot is full, additional parking lots 8 & 9 (south) and Will Rogers State Beach (north) are within walking distance. The bike path connects these lots to the Beach House on the ocean side.
Check Santa Monica's City-Wide Parking Map for updated information about the Beach House parking lot and lots Pacific Coast Highway.
BIKE, RUN, WALK
The Beach House is easily accessible by foot or by bike from the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (beach bike path). From the beach we are directly east of County Lifeguard Tower 4, north of the Santa Monica Pier and south of Will Rogers State Beach.
The Marvin Braude Bike Trail runs along the beach side of the grounds. Bike racks are available on site- remember to bring your own lock! Securing bikes to railings or gates is not permitted.
The Access Map can help you find the best route here.
BUS
The Big Blue Bus #9 stops at the intersection of Entrada Dr/Channel Rd and Pacific Coast Highway, about 1/4 mile north of the Beach House. Use the underground walking path to get across PCH to the beach, and then head south along the bike path toward the Beach House. Visit the Big Blue Bus website for route and schedule information.