The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation
Start your weekend with movement, mindfulness, and ocean views as Wellness & Waves returns to the Santa Monica Pier beginning Saturday, April 5 through October 11, 2025, from 8 to 10 a.m. every week. This popular Free fitness series invites the community to embrace self-care and coastal vibes with group runs, yoga, and fusion fitness—all in the most iconic outdoor setting in Los Angeles.
Held beneath the famed Santa Monica Yacht Harbor sign, Wellness & Waves kicks off with a breezy group run from 8 to 9 a.m., perfect for runners of all levels. From 9 to 10 a.m., the energy shifts to the west end of the Pier for Yoga and Yoga-Pilates Fusion classes, led by a rotating lineup of celebrated instructors from some of the Westside’s top wellness studios.
April-May Instructor Lineup
– April 5 – Beau Campbell
– April 12 – Leah Zaccaria
– April 19 & May 10 – Jackie Hinton
– April 26 – Britt Abundant
– May 3 – Kari Jaffe
– May 17 – Kyle Descher
The full season schedule and future instructor announcements will be shared on Santa Monica Pier’s Instagram (@santamonicapier) and other social media channels. Just bring a yoga mat, a towel, and a good attitude.
Come for the views, stay for the vibes—and make your Saturday mornings at the Pier your new weekly ritual. Yoga sessions are free and open to all fitness levels, but advance registration is encouraged at santamonicapier.org/wellness-and-waves.
“For over a century, the Santa Monica Pier has been a place where people come to feel better—whether through fresh air, a little exercise, or simply a moment of peace by the water,” said Jim Harris, Executive Director and Historian of the Santa Monica Pier. “Wellness & Waves continues that legacy by giving our community a meaningful way to recharge and reconnect in an iconic setting.”
Wellness & Waves is proudly presented in partnership with Good Body Pilates, shefayoga Venice, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Lifeway Kefir, and Santa Monica Travel & Tourism.
Arrive by Rideshare, Metro, Bus or Bike. The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite A, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
