The Santa Monica Pier's weekly "Wellness & Waves" fitness program continues each Saturday through Oct. 11, offering free group runs and yoga classes with ocean views from 8 to 10 a.m.
The community fitness series begins with group runs from 8 to 9 a.m. beneath the iconic Santa Monica Pier Arch sign, welcoming runners of all levels. Yoga and Yoga-Pilates Fusion classes follow from 9 to 10 a.m. at the pier's west end, led by instructors from local wellness studios.
Special events complement the regular programming. On Saturday, participants can receive free Kreation juice at Google Store Santa Monica on Third Street Promenade while supplies last with a validation card.
A separate ticketed event, "MOVE by CITY SHRED," takes place Sunday featuring somatic movement, dance and high-intensity interval training in a two-hour choreographed experience. The event includes swag bags, wellness demonstrations, cold plunges, recovery zones, studio class passes and pier-side challenges. Tickets are available at https://www.sweatpals.com/event/move-santa-monica.
The Santa Monica Pier Corporation, which operates the program, encourages participants to arrive by rideshare, Metro, bus or bicycle. Attendees should bring yoga mats, towels and water.
Program updates and instructor announcements are shared on Santa Monica Pier's Instagram account @santamonicapier and other social media channels.
Partners for "Wellness & Waves" include Google Store Santa Monica, Good Body Pilates, shefayoga Venice, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Lifeway Kefir and Santa Monica Travel & Tourism.
The Santa Monica Pier Corporation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separate from city funding, and relies on community support to maintain programming and facilities.
Registration is encouraged at santamonicapier.org/wellness-and-waves. More information about pier events is available at santamonicapier.org or on the pier's social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads and TikTok.
The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Edited by SMDP Staff