The following submission and above photo is from the Pier Corporation.
Start your weekend with movement, mindfulness, and ocean views as Wellness & Waves continues on the Santa Monica Pier each Saturday through October 11, 2025, from 8 to 10 a.m. each 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 Pier Arch 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.
Bonus Pier Perks
– Saturday, August 9 – Free Kreation Juice, Google Store Santa Monica,Participants in Wellness & Waves at the Santa Monica Pier can swing by the Google Store Santa Monica on Third Street Promenade and score a complimentary Kreation juice, while supplies last. Must show validation card.
– Sunday, August 17 – Somatic movement, high-energy dance, and HIIT, MOVE byCITY SHRED features a 2-hour choreographed experience blending breathwork, yoga and pilates — all set in a music-driven day that will leave guests with an immense feeling of gratitude and pure joy. Tickets include 500 swag bags up for grabs, free samples, wellness demos, cold plunges, plus complimentary recovery zone, free studio class passes, Pier-side challenges to win epic prizes, photos from the event that capture the magic, and more. Tickets required and available at https://www.sweatpals.com/event/move-santa-monica
The full Wellness & Waves 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. Arrive by Rideshare, Metro, Bus or Bike.
Wellness & Waves is proudly presented in partnership with Google Store Santa Monica, Good Body Pilates, shefayoga Venice, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Lifeway Kefir and Santa Monica Travel & Tourism.
Despite popular misconception, the Santa Monica Pier Corporation is not fully funded by the City of Santa Monica, but rather operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Community support is essential to maintain the Pier’s charm, programming, and cultural legacy.