7:30am – 4:30pm

Tracing its roots back to the 1930’s Santa Monica Pier paddleboard races – some of the first in the world – this iconic event offers epic competition and family friendly entertainment. Courses start and finish on the sand immediately south of the Pier and there are many ways to compete – Fun Paddle, Long Course, Elite Race, SUP / Paddleboard Knockout and ocean swimming events. On the Pier Deck and beach, participants and spectators will enjoy the Ocean Festival featuring live music, Polynesian dancing, food, drinks and a one of-a-kind surf history museum.

Celebrating and honoring the birthplace of Southern California’s iconic beach culture through competition, awareness and entertainment.

Not ready to compete? Join in on the festivities and enjoy front row seats to this incredible athletic performance! Thanks to our beautiful city and awesome sponsors, it’s FREE.

Lick off the summer of 2017 with the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race and Ocean Festival, featuring paddleboard races, dory competitions, outrigger canoes, live music and a surfing, lifeguard and paddleboard “museum for the day.”

KIDS BEACH FESTIVAL (9AM – NOON)
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Kids of all ages are invited to play on the sand at our free Beach Festival with active events including short sand runs, an obstacle course, yoga, beach flags, limbo and other non-competitive activities that will keep children entertained and moving throughout the morning. Come for all the activities or just drop in for an hour.

Registered participants who complete at least 5 of the Kids Beach Event games and activities are eligible to win a Day Pass for Pacific Park (while supplies last).
Youth Activities are FREE for children 3 to 17.
Check in on the sand below the Pier.
Children must be supervised by a parent at all times.

KIDS BEACH FESTIVAL Schedule
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8:15 am – Kids Beach Events registration opens (on the sand)
9:00 am – Kids Beach Events begin
10:00 am – Kids Sand Run (1/2 mile on the soft sand)
10:30 am – Youth Beach Flags (must be 8-17 to participate)
11:15 am – Kids Yoga
12:00 am – Kids Beach Events close

OCEAN FESTIVAL —
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POP-UP MUSEUM – Historic surfboards, paddleboards, photography & artifacts
SPECIAL APPEARANCES of Surf Culture Legends
HEAL THE BAY OCEAN TRIVIA CONTESTS
BOARD MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS
LIVE BANDS & HULA DANCE TROUPES
BEER GARDEN & RUM BAR
AAU VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT AND PRO CLINIC