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Get Swimming! Santa Monica’s Pool Options

The City of Santa Monica is promoting its swim options for summer: the Annenberg Community Beach House, the Santa Monica Swim Center and the Lincoln Middle School Pool, “in addition to public aquatics events for everyone to enjoy”.

Annenberg Community Beach House Pool

Operated by the City of Santa Monica located just off the Pacific Coast Highway, the Beach House Pool is one of the remaining elements from the historic Marion Davies Estate. The pool opens seasonally to the public and hosts recreational swim in addition to aquatics events and swim lessons. 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Drop In: First come, first served. Day-of passes available from 9 a.m. and must be picked up by 11 a.m. Guests must be present at the window when purchasing drop-in passes.

Online Reservations: A limited number of reservations will be available starting at 7 a.m. 1-3 days in advance online via smgov.net/reserve. Account login required. Click ACTIVITIES, search keyword “ACBH POOL” and select an available date. Limit six pool passes and one parking reservation. Reservations must be picked up at 11 a.m.

Summer Pool Hours:

Pool Opening Weekend: May 26-28 and June 2-3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pool Opens Daily Beginning June 9 – September 3, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Fee: $10 Adult, $4 Youth (ages 1-17), $5 Seniors (60+)

For more information on the pool, parking and more, visit annenbergbeachhouse.com or call 310-458-4904.

Santa Monica Swim Center

Operated by the City of Santa Monica and located on the Santa Monica College campus, the Santa Monica Swim Center boasts two heated pools – the Olympic-sized fitness pool and the splash pool with a maximum depth of 4.5 feet. Newly renovated locker rooms and showers are available at this facility. 2225 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Summer Pool Hours

June 9, 2018 – August 26, 2018

Recreational Swim: Monday – Sunday10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

For swim enthusiast who enjoy diving boards and 25 yard and 50 meter long course swims, check santamonicaswimcenter.org/drop-in for hours of availability.

Fees: Santa Monica residents with valid photo ID and/or current utility bill pay half of the non-resident rate

Santa Monica Residents*:

Child (ages 2–17) Drop-in: $1.50

Adult Drop-in: $3.50

Senior 60+ / Student Drop-in: $1.75

Drop In Family One-Day Weekend: $8 Includes two children and two adults

Full listing of fees available at santamonicaswimcenter.org/drop-in

Lincoln Middle School

Operated by the City of Santa Monica, the Lincoln Middle School Pool is heated with approximately 25 yards with six lanes. Locker rooms are available. 1501 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403.

Hours:

Lap Swim Only

TuesdayThursdaySaturday:  5:30 a.m. – 7 a.m.

SaturdaySunday6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Fees: Same fees as the Santa Monica Swim Center. Santa Monica residents with valid photo ID and/or current utility bill pay half of the non-resident rate:

Santa Monica Residents:

Child (ages 2–17) Drop-in: $1.50,

Adult Drop-in: $3.50,

Senior 60+ / Student Drop-in: $1.75

Drop In Family One-Day Weekend: $8 Includes two children and two adults

 

Full listing of fees available at santamonicaswimcenter.org/drop-in

Special Public Aquatics Events at Santa Monica Pools this Summer:

July 13August 10, September 14 and October 12, 7 – 10 p.m.

Sunset Swim at the Annenberg Community Beach House

Adults can feel like kids again. Enjoy treats like s’mores or frozen fruit bars, and big pool floaties as the sun sets at this 18+ event. Same fees and rules for recreational swimming apply. No RSVP required.

June 21: Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson at Santa Monica Swim Center (1 – 2 p.m.) and Annenberg Community Beach House (7 – 8 p.m.). Partnering with TEAM WLSL™ Santa Monica Community Aquatics hosts a large group swim for Santa Monica residents to build awareness about the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning.  Open only to Santa Monica residents ages 1-14 on a first come, first served basis. RSVP required via santamonicaswimcenter.org/learn-to-swim.

June 15July 14 and August 106:30 – 10 p.m.

Teen Night at the Santa Monica Swim Center

Teens rule the pool! Bring your friends and drop by for adult-free fun, with music, food, and games. No pre-registration needed. Same rules and fees for recreational swimming apply. Open to ages 12 – 19 years. No RSVP required.

June 16, July 14 and August 11, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Family Splash Days at the Santa Monica Swim Center

Join an afternoon of exciting fun-filled family activities. Picnics encouraged. Same fees and rules for recreational swimming apply. No RSVP required.

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