Santa Monica Coast Festival

September 15, 2019, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

City of Santa Monica produced event
Ocean Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to Tongva Park and  Main Street to Marine Street, as well as Colorado Esplanade to 5th Street
Santa Monica, Calif. 90405
Free admission, smgov.net

There's a performance stage  plus activities throughout the open streets (closed to traffic).

2019 Entertainment

• Art, sustainability, and mobility projects
• Farmers Market
• Street Performers: California Feet Warmers | Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas | Puppet Parade & Cunao | Sol E Mar | John Steven Morgan | Mobile Dance Brigade
• Two miles of streets closed to car traffic
• Interactive art exhibits, live performances, local food and businesses
• Pop Up Roller Rink
• Skate Park
• Kids Bicycle Rodeo bike and scooter safety skills lessons
• Santa Monica Community Garden tours, arts and crafts, planting tips, and a how-to instruction for home-grown vegetables
• Cycle Track Demos
• Active Santa Monica dance and sports
• Decorate helmets

COAST will be held on two miles of streets closed to street traffic, including To attend COAST, visitors can ride the Expo Line, Big Blue Bus, or take advantage of Santa Monica's 110 miles of bikeways. Attendees are encouraged to ride their bikes and walk along the route. Bike rentals will be available at multiple locations along the route as well as 85 Breeze stations located throughout Santa Monica. Free bike valets will be available to make it easy to check-in your bike to grab lunch and enjoy the entertainment.

More than 50,000 visitors are expected in Downtown Santa Monica.

Past coverage:

The public is invited to -- CONNECT, CREATE, AND CELEBRATE -- at the fabulous, free Annual Santa Monica Festival. Showcasing sustainable living and culture through family-friendly activities and performances, residents and visitors celebrate the quintessential beach town, Santa Monica, through live music, dance performances, art workshops, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, and other activities that reflect the culture and diversity of this Los Angeles County coastal city known for its scenic beauty.

The festival is presented by the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division and the Office of Sustainability and the Environment (OSE). It is produced by Community Arts Resources (CARS).

ABOUT CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

The Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division brings the City's art scene to life for thousands of residents and millions of visitors each year by supporting engaging and accessible cultural events for all ages. Cultural Affairs nurtures local arts organizations, promotes artist involvement in the community, and presents and produces its own innovative programs at the Annenberg Community Beach House, the Civic Auditorium and the historic Miles Playhouse, enriching Santa Monica's reputation as an international cultural destination. 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.