Back for its second year, Santa Monica's COAST Open Streets Festival marries the open streets event concept with a robust cultural festival. This year, the City of Santa Monica is programming even more live music, interactive art, and local food for the public's pleasure. The route is two-miles long, making it easy to walk, bike, or skate throughout Santa Monica with great views of the Pacific along the way.
COAST is free and open to everyone. We encourage you to come out for a lively Sunday in Santa Monica.
Five Things You Shouldn't Miss
*All-string female Mariachi band Las Collbrí (Main St 10-12:30; Ocean 1:30-4) *Hip-hop dance group Antics (COAST Stage, 1) *Samba Reggae and Afro-Brazilian Dance (Ocean & Santa Monica, 11, 12)
*Kiel Johnson and reDiscover Center build Dream Tree from repurposed materials (Sustainability Zone, 10-4)
*Twenty Minute Treks, guided tours from poets and historians (Ocean & Broadway, 11-4)
The route is Ocean Ave from Wilshire south past City Hall, as well as all of Main Street to Pier Avenue.
Ocean Avenue highlights: Camera Obscura Art Zone; temporary parklets; free bike valet, strolling performers; live music; Public Works vehicle showcase
Colorado Esplanade highlights: Public art; community booths; Bike Center rentals and repairs; free bike valet; easy access to Expo Line, Santa Monica Place, and Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica Pier highlights: COAST specials (deals and discounts) along the Pier
Santa Monica City Hall highlights: Sustainability Zone featuring artist Kiel Johnson's cardboard architecture and workshop; environmental booths; elected officials meet and greet; live music; food trucks
Civic Center highlights: Mobility Zone with free bike valet and bike repair; Bike Rodeo for kids; live music
Main Street highlights: Temporary parklets; free bike valet; strolling performers; live music; community garden workshops; Sunday Farmers Market with extended hours; Ocean Park Library games on the lawn; Santa Monica Conservancy tours of Norman Place and Shotgun House