Taste top local dishes at Santa Monica Pier, plus craft drinks, yacht rock, oyster competitions & VIP experiences benefiting Heal the Bay.

OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival RETURNS to the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, Oct. 11, to celebrate National Seafood Month, the 100-year Anniversary of Route 66, AND to raise funds for Heal the Bay!



Santa Monica's premier food festival showcases the city's best restaurants and chefs with their favorite underwater ingredients.

Attendees will enjoy:

Seafood tastings from 25+ restaurants
Craft beer (N/A option)
Boutique wine tastings (N/A option)
Spirits tastings
Live Yacht Rock Band ('70s & '80s soft rock)
Oyster shucking & slurping competitions, sponsored by Westside Oyster Club
Underwater-inspired photo ops
Artisan vendors
Sustainable Seafood VIP Lounge, sponsored by Santa Monica Seafood
And more underwater-inspired fun!

As always, OFF THE HOOK is committed to sustainability. The event is 100% free of single-use plastics and highlights innovation and education around ocean conservation because celebrating the sea means protecting it too.

A portion of sales will benefit Heal the Bay to help protect our coastline, restore our waterways, and keep our Santa Monica Bay clean! This year’s event will also support the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, to help fund their efforts to provide free community programming.

Live entertainment will be provided by The Windbreakers, bringing their '70s & '80s Yacht Rock Party to the Pier.

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Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Historic Belmar Park
1840 4th Street
Santa Monica, California 90401

Historic Belmar Park in Santa Monica is more than just a green space; it's a poignant memorial to a vibrant African American community that thrived in the Belmar neighborhood from the late 19th century until the 1950s. The park serves as a reminder of the importance of community, offering a space for healing and education.

This public cultural activation will focus on the history of Belmar and Black Santa Monica, celebrating the contributions of Black residents and acknowledging the historic loss of land and homes in the area.

The day will include:

Conversations with award-winning journalist, radio host, and podcaster Sam Sanders DJ Sets by KCRW's Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux

Live music from 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Winner Cure For Paranoia, and a performance by Songs with Strings and special guests

Interactive art-making celebrating Belmar History A "Give Someone Their Flowers" Bloom Bar Activation

Art and photo installation by interdisciplinary artist April Banks, Santa Monica Conservancy, and Quinn Research Center

Food vendors, along with a Wine Garden curated by Offhand Wine Bar

This community benefit was made possible by Ocean Way Festival, in partnership with the city of Santa Monica.

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SANTA MONICA BLOCK FEST is back for a special Halloween edition on third street promenade. three blocks of third street promenade turned into one open-air festival of music, food, and culture. multiple stages, night market, and vendor village.

Live djs. diverse music lineup. pop-up bars. VIP lounges. full custom production. open container throughout the EZSM zone.

Free. all ages. open to the public.

📍 third street promenade, santa monica

🗓 saturday, october 10, 2026 · 5 PM – 12 AM (Aft

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10 blocks. Art, music, shopping, family fun & more. Join us on Montana Avenue as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66!

The Montana Avenue Art Walk returns to Santa Monica on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a special celebration of 100 Years of Route 66.

As one of Santa Monica’s official Route 66 Centennial celebrations, this year’s Art Walk will transform 10 blocks of Montana Avenue, from 7th Street to 17th Street, into a vibrant, walkable celebration of art, music, culture, community, and the iconic Mother Road.

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Pier Play returns to the Santa Monica Pier for an expanded 2-Day Immersive Experience.

An expanded, 2-day multi-genre dance music experience

Oceanside stage with sunset views

Limited capacity for a more intentional environment

Interactive and immersive playground

21+

October 3rd from 2:30pm to 10:30pm

October 4th from 2:30pm to 10:30pm

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The Bay Foundation’s Blue Waters: Santa Monica Bay Boating Festival takes place on Saturday, 10/3/2026, at Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park! You’re invited to this day anchored in celebrating Santa Monica Bay and stewardship. At the festival, explore:

FREE clean boating resources and giveaways

An expert panel on innovative, eco-friendly boating solutions

Local community organizations making a difference in safeguarding the ocean

Ways you can help keep Santa Monica Bay healthy for current and future generations

Burton Chace ParkMarina del Rey, CA
Saturday, October 3
10 AM - 1 PM

Whether you’re a boating enthusiast, passionate about protecting the coastline, or just curious to learn more about local waters, this free in-person event offers something for everyone. Bring your friends and celebrate the ocean, connect with communities, and discover ways to help steward Santa Monica Bay while recreating on the waters we all enjoy! Thank you to the California State Coastal Conservancy for supporting this event.

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The Venice Afterburn is a yearly celebration of art and community in Venice Beach. As an official Burning Man Regional, it brings the playa spirit into the “default world,” blending it with the creative and colorful energy of Venice.

For two days, Windward Plaza transforms into a playground of magic full of art cars, installations, theme camps, music and comes alive with burners and locals alike.



Free before 6pm. Family-friendly during the day; after 6pm, the kids head home.

OCTOBER 10th & 11th, 2026 | 12PM-10PM
WINDWARD PLAZA, VENICE BEACH, CA

Free until 5:30 PM
$30 donation after 5:30 PM each day
18+ after 5:30 PM
NO Ins-Outs past 5:30 PM
LAST ENTRY 9PM

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A Celebration by the sea! ONE DAY · ONE BEACH · ONE COMMUNITY

Main Basketball Court at Muscle BeachVenice, CA

Monday, October 26 • 12 PM - 7:30 PM

The Venice Yoga Festival & Block Party is a free, family-friendly community celebration bringing together yoga, wellness, music, art, culture, and local businesses in the heart of Venice. The festival features yoga and wellness sessions, live music and kirtan, workshops and talks, and a community bazaar showcasing local vendors and artisans.

At the heart of the festival is a larger mission: to help bring life back to the Venice Recreation Center and Boardwalk and make this iconic part of Venice a vibrant, welcoming and family-friendly gathering place again. With the City investing in the area, including a new children's play space, we hope to contribute by bringing families, artists, musicians and the community back together — while preserving the creativity and character that make Venice unique.

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The Bay Foundation’s Blue Waters: Santa Monica Bay Boating Festival takes place on Saturday, 10/3/2026, at Marina del Rey’s Burton Chace Park! You’re invited to this day anchored in celebrating Santa Monica Bay and stewardship. At the festival, explore:

FREE clean boating resources and giveaways

An expert panel on innovative, eco-friendly boating solutions

Local community organizations making a difference in safeguarding the ocean

Ways you can help keep Santa Monica Bay healthy for current and future generations

Burton Chace ParkMarina del Rey, CA
Saturday, October 3
10 AM - 1 PM

Whether you’re a boating enthusiast, passionate about protecting the coastline, or just curious to learn more about local waters, this free in-person event offers something for everyone. Bring your friends and celebrate the ocean, connect with communities, and discover ways to help steward Santa Monica Bay while recreating on the waters we all enjoy! Thank you to the California State Coastal Conservancy for supporting this event.

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