Sunset Picnic

The Annenberg Community Beach House is a public beach site, open to all with no membership required.For more information on all the Beach House has to offer, visit annenbergbeachhouse.com.The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is owned by the State of California and operated by the City of Santa Monica. The Annenberg Community Beach House is made possible by a generous gift from the Annenberg Foundation, at the direction of Wallis Annenberg, and in partnership with the City of Santa Monica and California State Parks. Additional funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

Annenberg Community Beach House

Come enjoy an easy, beautiful evening out with live music and great community company at the Beach House!

Sunset Picnic 2026

Sunset Picnics are back at the Beach House for 2026!  Grab your picnic basket, your favorite people or come solo and join a communal table, and enjoy a sunset evening at the Beach House.

Looking for the perfect way to unwind this summer? Grab your picnic basket, your favorite people or come solo and join a communal table, and enjoy a sunset evening at the Beach House. Vibe to musical duos and take in the summer glow of sunset. Complimentary s'mores while they last. Join us!This free event is for all ages. RSVPs encouraged.

Communication ConsentBy signing up for this event, you agree to receive emails from the Annenberg Community Beach House on upcoming events and monthly hours.Beach House ParkingBeach House parking is available year-round on a first come, first served basis. Upon arrival, guests must pay for parking at Pay &amp; Display machines located in each section of the lot and display your receipt on the dashboard. Rates are $4 per hour or $15 per day. Exact change cash and credit cards are accepted. Guests displaying a valid Disabled Person placard or license plate may park in the Beach House lot for 50% the posted rate. Senior Beach Parking permits issued by the City of Santa Monica are valid in the Beach House lot. For more information, please visit <a href="https://santamonica.gov/process-explainers/how-to-obtain-a-senior-beach-parking-permit" title="https://santamonica.gov/process-explainers/how-to-obtain-a-senior-beach-parking-permit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">How to Obtain a Senior Beach Parking Permit.</a> City of Santa Monica Day Beach Permits and California State Parks Vehicle Day Use Annual Passes are NOT accepted at the Beach House.Additional ParkingIf the lot is full, additional parking Lots 8 &amp; 9 (south of the Beach House) and Will Rogers State Beach (North of the Beach House) are within walking distance along the beach footpath. The footpath of the Marvin Braude bike trail connects to the Beach House. Check Santa Monica's city-wide<a href="https://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/PCD/Transportation/Motorists-Parking/City-Parking-Map-Web.pdf" title="https://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/PCD/Transportation/Motorists-Parking/City-Parking-Map-Web.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Parking Map</a> for updated information about the Beach House parking lot and other beach lots.AccessThe Annenberg Community Beach House is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Two beach wheelchairs will be available for this activity. To reserve, call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904 or email <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beach-walk-sketch-at-annenberg-community-beach-house-2025-tickets-1279726689979?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beach-walk-sketch-at-annenberg-community-beach-house-2025-tickets-1279726689979?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">beach.house@santamonica.gov</a>. For disability related accommodations, please call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904.

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