Underwater listening sessions, a cardboard yacht regatta, pride events, summer solstice moments, special adults-only swims, along with a variety of sand and beach recreation is set for a summer of fun for all ages at the Annenberg Community Beach House.
On Sunday, June 2, dublab sets the tone for a chill summer with Ocean of Sound, (age 18+), a curated evening of artists providing restorative listening – above and below the water.
For a more raucous kick-off to a Beach House summer the 12th annual all-ages Cardboard Yacht Regatta on Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. makes waves as two-person teams race themed cardboard and duct tape yachts across the historic pool while spectators cheer them on. Teams must pre-register, and the fee is $20 per team.
The pool will open for daily recreation swimming on Sunday, June 16, through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Pool hours will be Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 4 and September 2, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Special events celebrating June’s SaMo PRIDE will include Family PRIDE, free with RSVPs encouraged, on Friday, June 14 and PRIDE Sunset Swim (age 18+) on Friday, June 21.
New this year, Summer Solstice: Big Talk Sunset Picnic on June 20 offers a communal way to connect and revel in solstice energy. This free event is for all ages. RSVPs encouraged.
July and August events include Sunset Swim (age 18+) on Fridays July 12, & 26 and August 9 & 23.
Free events open to all ages include Sunset Picnics on Thursdays July 18 and August 15, and Santa Monica Public Library on August 9. RSVPs are encouraged.
Summer-inspired recreation classes include stand-up paddleboard, Floating Fitness Workout, yoga, and volleyball for youth and adults, and for youth there is Bounce and semi-private swim lessons and Bounce summer camp.
For more information, visit annenbergbeachhouse.com.
Submitted by Tati Simonian