Annenberg Community Beach House Reopening In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA — Annenberg Community Beach House reopens next week for beachgoers, paddle boarding and even more community beach house accommodations, the city of Santa Monica announced Monday.

Reopening starts June 15 and community members are invited to return to the courtyard, splash pad, standup paddleboard rentals and swim class beginning mid-July.

The Beach House pool is scheduled to reopen in July, according to the City Manager’s Proposed FY 2021-23 Biennial Budget.

"Next week we continue our re-opening of City facilities and community amenities with the first set of reopenings at the Annenberg Community Beach House," said Acting Assistant City Manager Susan Cline. "Summer is more fun at the beach and the Beach House is a beloved place of respite and safe, family fun."

Here is what community members can expect at the Beach House beginning June 15:

• Courtyard reopens June 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Splash pad reopens June 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Stand up paddleboard rentals are available June 15 (during office hours)
• Complimentary beach wheelchair checkouts available June 15 (during office hours)
• Beach House Guest Services are onsite and assisting customers. Learn more at annenbergbeachhouse.com.
• Beach House Event Services are now providing tours, by appointment only, for private events. To learn more, visit annenbergbeachhouse.com/events.

Face masks and physical distancing are still required at the facility.

"Members of the public should not come to the Beach House if experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or under a quarantine or isolation order," city officials said. "Public spaces will provide instructions for safe distancing, but the public’s support in being mindful of COVID-19 best practices, including frequently washing hands and using hand sanitizer, is appreciated."

The Annenberg Community Beach House is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Anyone with disability-related accommodations or questions can call guest services at 310-458-4904.

The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is operated by the City of Santa Monica. The 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.

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