OPEN WEEK DAYS – Santa Monica State Beach
Discover the history and architecture of the Marion Davies Guest House! Take a glimpse at the great costume parties Davies hosted, which included guests like Clark Gable and Greta Garbo. And learn about the transformation of the landmarked Guest House and pool, which survive as the historic core of the estate today.
TOURS ARE ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY AT 12:00 pm TO 2:00 pm
Santa Monica Conservancy docents will be on hand to share the rich history of the Beach House site from the 1920s onward.
Free 20-minute docent tours are available on a walk-up basis, for groups of up to six people. Just head to the Marion Davies Guest House where you will be greeted by a docent.
Please mask up, masks are required indoors at City of Santa Monica facilities. Please do not visit if you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
*Hours are subject to change with a short notice from October through May. Please check the website calendar or call 310-458-4904 to confirm dates and closures.
GALLERY
Stop by the Beach House for Art Bank: Selected Works from the City of Santa Monica Art Collection and view pieces by standout artists from Southern California and further afield. Paintings, prints, photography, and sculpture join public art project maquettes and preparatory drawings for an eclectic mix of style and subject. The Art Bank municipal art collection was instituted in 1984 to bring art into Santa Monica’s public spaces and is funded through the City of Santa Monica’s Percent for Art Program.
415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA, 90402
Year-round, enjoy a varied schedule of cultural programs, classes, and recreational amenities. The site is fully accessible, including a pool lift and beach wheelchair.
During the summer, explore amenities and programs including summer-inspired classes and the pool. Annual events include the Community Picnic and Cardboard Yacht Regatta. Reservations are available – though not required – for the canopies and beach courts. Beach courts reservations are available year-round.
Fall, winter, and spring offer more contemplative programming including Audubon Society Bird Walks, Happy Birthday Marion! and Julia Morgan Legacy Tours. This time of year also provides ample opportunity for businesses, organizations, and individuals to rent event spaces for meetings and special events. The site is also available for commercial film and photo shoots. Pop Up Pool Days may be scheduled around holiday weekends depending on weather and event bookings.
THINGS TO KNOW
- The Annenberg Comunity Beach House is a public site, open to all. No membership or reservations are required!
- The grounds including the playground, beach courts and fields, beach access, and the parking lot are open daily.
- The public spaces including the courtyard, splash pad, and sandy areas open daily excluding select holidays, and are first-come, first-served with no charge to access. Reservations are not available for these areas
- Tables, chairs, and umbrellas are available for use in the courtyard, splash pad, & view deck
- The pool is open daily during the summer, with select weekends in late spring and early fall. The pool is closed for the season from October through May. See pool schedule and admission fees.
- Reservable canopies in the sand are available during the summer through Reserve Santa Monica.
- Year-round, guests are welcome to bring their own canopy, tables, and chairs to set up in the sandy areas. Please refer to below Beach House Rules for prohibited items
- BEach volleyball courts and soccer fields are available to reserve year-round. First come, first served courts are also available.
- Free Santa Monica wi-fi is available
FREE AMENITIES
- Courtyard
- Splash Pad
- View Deck
- PLayground
- Beach Wheelchairs
- First-come, first-served Beach Volleyball & Soccer Courts
- Beach Access
- City of Santa Monica
PAID AMENITIES
- Parking
- Pool
- Classes
- Reservable Canopies in the Sand
- Standup Paddleboard Rentals
- Reservable Beach Volleyball Courts
For additional information, visit the website @
annenbergbeachhouse.com
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