Beach Walk & Sketch 2026

Love the beach? Have an eye for detail?

For a peaceful morning, bring your sense of wonder and take to the sands to sketch nature’s offerings on our beautiful coastline. We’ll provide the binoculars, drawing boards, pencils and newsprint, or bring your own easy-to-carry sketching tools. Comfortable clothing and sun protection recommended.

The event wraps with a mini gallery walk where you can share your sketches with your newfound friends.

Beach Walk & Sketch is a free event with Nature Nexus Institute. Registration is requested. In-person registration will be available.

Meet at Guest Services. Comfortable clothing and sun protection recommended. Geared to adults though all are welcome. Two beach wheelchairs are available at Guest Services.

Beach House Parking

Beach House parking is available year-round on a first come, first served basis.

Upon arrival, guests must pay for parking at Pay & Display machines located in each section of the lot and display your receipt on the dashboard. Rates are $4 per hour or $10 per day. Exact change cash and credit cards are accepted.

Guests displaying a valid Disabled Person placard or license plate may park in the Beach House lot for 50% the posted rate. Senior Beach Parking permits issued by the City of Santa Monica are valid in the Beach House lot. City of Santa Monica Day Beach Permits and California State Parks Vehicle Day Use Annual Passes are NOT accepted at the Beach House.

Additional Parking

If the lot is full, additional parking Lots 8 & 9 (south of the Beach House) and Will Rogers State Beach (North of the Beach House) are within walking distance along the beach footpath. The footpath of the Marvin Braude bike trail connects to the Beach House. Check Santa Monica's city-wide Parking Map for updated information about the Beach House parking lot and other beach lots.

Access

The Annenberg Community Beach House is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Two beach wheelchairs will be available for this activity. To reserve, call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904 or email [email protected]. For disability related accommodations, please call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904.

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