The following information was provided by the City of Santa Monica about the increased hours at the Santa Monica Swim Center.
Fall 2024 Lap Swim Hours
lap Swim Availability for the week of AUGUST 26TH ClICK HERE
Times Subject to Change
Click Here for Fall 2024 Lap and Recreational Hours
Entry: Admission into the facility ends 30 minutes prior to facility closing times.
Swim Center Holidays and Events
Click Here for Holidays and Special Events
Annenberg Community Beach House Pool Hours
Click here to visit annenbergbeachhouse.com for pool fees, hours and rules
Pool Specifics:
- Lap swimming is 25-yard short course in both Splash and Fitness Pool.
- Fitness Pool lane #1 is specifically reserved for ADA/Aqua jogging and will accommodate up to 6 swimmers.
When are Reservations required for lap swimming?
- Required – Afternoon through Evening Swimming , Mondays – Fridays, 3:00pm – Close.
On Mondays through Fridays at 3:00pm until close, lap swimming STARTS on top of the hour and runs for 55 minutes.
With youth focus programming using multiple lanes between 3:00pm – 6:00pm, reservations are strongly encouraged to guarantee a lane. - Not Required – Morning Swim, Monday through Fridays, 5:30am – 3:00pm on, and Saturdays and Sundays all day!
On these days and during these hours, there is OPEN swim, so swimmers can come at any time and stay as long as they want. No reservations required.
Guidelines for reserved lanes:
- Sign-up and Time Slots: Lap swimmers are required to sign up for a 55-minute time slot, beginning at the top of the hour Monday through Friday 3:00pm – Close.
- Timeliness: Reserved spaces will be forfeited if the reserved party is not present within 10 minutes past the hour. Please ensure you arrive on time for your reservation to guarantee your lane.
- Forfeiture and Fees: Lap swimmers not checked in by 10 minutes after the start of their reservation will forfeit their lane and be charged the entrance fee.
- Availability for Drop-In Swimmers: Available spaces will be released to drop-in swimmers 10 minutes after the start of all reservations.
- Additional Swim: If you wish to swim for an additional hour outside of your designated 55-minute reservation, you can be accommodated based on availability. This will be considered a stand-by arrangement. Notify the front desk staff and they will debit your swim pass or charge you appropriately.
Due to the large amount of swimmers wanting to make reservations, the following modifications have been made to give priority to Santa Monica residents:
How soon in advance can reservations be made?
- Santa Monica residents may book lap lane reservations 4 days in advance, starting at 8:00 pm.
- Non Santa Monica Residents can make reservations 3 days in advance, starting at 8:00 pm.
- Online reservation must be made at least one day in advance & cannot be made on the same day.
- Same day call in reservations are available between the hours of 8:15 am-10:00 am Monday-Friday. Please call 310-458-8700 for same day reservations.
Phone reservation payments must be made at time of entrance, swim pass is not required. - The Swim Center will continue to hold a maximum of 2 lanes in each pool, which are available for same day, phone in reservations, for both residents and non-resident swimmers.
Lane Reservation Guidelines:
- Lane reservations can be made online at smgov.net/reserve or by phone at 310-458-8700
- Valid Swim Center memberships are required for swimmers to make an online reservation. The following passes are accepted for reservations: Adult 20 Swim Pass, Senior 20 Swim Pass, Student 20 Swim Pass.
- Youth under the age of 18 with a “Splash Pass” (youth 20 swim pass) looking to make reservations must first pass a swim test of 25 yards of front crawl stroke.
Please call 310-458-8700 or email aquatics.mailbox@santamonica.gov to schedule a Swim Test and your first lane reservation.
Cancellations: · All no shows will be charged a swim on your pass – no exceptions.
- If you no longer plan to visit the Swim Center at the time of your reservation, please cancel via email or phone prior to your reservation so your space may be released to another swimmer.
- Cancellations must be received by the Swim Center before the close of the previous business day. Late cancellations or no shows will result in your membership being charged for that swim. Send an email to aquatics.mailbox@santamonica.gov, and include “Cancellation” in the subject line.
- Cancellations by phone must be received during the business hours posted above to cancel the following day.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we strive to provide the best swimming experience for all our visitors. For any further inquiries, please contact us through the provided contact information.
Santa Monica Swim Center Pool Rules
Private Instruction/Lessons & Private Groups
Not allowed without City of Santa Monica Approval.
Submit a permit request to one of our aquatics staff.
Santa Monica Swim Center Fees:
Everyone pays an entrance fee
Santa Monica Resident Rate: Address verification required (i.e. current utility bill).
Senior & Student Rate: Valid photo ID required.
Adults
Single Entry: $4.50 SM Resident / $9 Non Resident
20 Swim Pass: $68.25 SM Resident / $137 Non Resident
Children *
Single Entry: $2.00 SM Resident / $4.00 Non Resident
20 Swim Pass: $25 SM Resident / $50 Non Resident
* Under 2 years of age are free
City of Santa Monica newly adopted Credit Card Fee Update and E-Check Option
Family Weekend
Good for up to 2 adults & 2 children on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
- Day Pass: $10.25 SM Residents / $20.50 Non Residents
Seniors & Students
Seniors: 60 years & up. Valid photo ID required.
20 Swim Pass: $37.50 SM Resident / $75 Non Resident
Single Entry: $2.25 SM Resident / $4.50 Non Resident
