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Annenberg Community Beach House Announces Summer of Fun Events for All Ages

Cardboard Yacht Regatta, Pride Celebrations, and Special Swims in Summer Events

The traditional cardboard yacht regatta, Pride events, summer solstice moments, special adults-only swims, with a variety of sand and beach recreation is set for a summer of fun for all ages at the Annenberg Community Beach House.

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

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