The Beach at Santa Monica is a spacious open-air venue on the Pacific Ocean, distinguished by its broad sandy shoreline and uninterrupted views across the water. Unlike a conventional arena, the beach has no permanent seating capacity or fixed grandstands, allowing the layout, attendance limits and infrastructure to be adapted for each concert, festival, sporting programme or other event.
The experience is shaped by the ocean horizon, coastal sunsets and the natural sound of the waves. Stages, sound systems, audience areas, food and beverage points and restroom facilities are generally installed temporarily according to the organiser’s plans. Visitors should expect sandy surfaces and outdoor conditions, while the expansive setting can provide clear sightlines when an event is appropriately configured.
The venue is located at Santa Monica Beach, Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, United States. Public beach parking areas are available along Pacific Coast Highway, with pedestrian access routes leading toward the shoreline and event area. Broader information about travelling from other parts of the city and surrounding region is provided in the transport overview below.