Wellness & Waves Returns to the Santa Monica Pier

(The following submission is from…you guessed it!…the Pier Commission)

The Santa Monica Pier Corporation invites the community to move, stretch, and recharge by the ocean as Wellness & Waves returns for its 2026 season. Taking place every Saturday from April 4 through October 17, 2026, from 8 to 10 a.m., this free, all-ages wellness series transforms the iconic Santa Monica Pier into an open-air fitness destination­ at the most iconic outdoor setting in Southern California.

With the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop, Wellness & Waves offers a welcoming, energizing way to start the weekend—no membership required.

Each Saturday morning begins at the top of the Santa Monica Pier at the intersection of Colorado and Ocean with an easygoing group run from 8 to 9 a.m., open to all levels. Guests can then head to the west end of the Pier for yoga and yoga-pilates fusion classes from 9 to 10 a.m., led by top local instructors.

Whether you’re looking to break a sweat or simply stretch and reset, participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, a towel, and a positive mindset. Wellness & Waves takes place weekly, excluding holiday weekends.

When in doubt, stretch it out—and make your Saturday mornings at the Pier your new fitness ritual. Participants can stay updated on weekly programming and instructor lineups by following the Santa Monica Pier on social media.

While many enjoy the magic of free programming at the Pier, it’s made possible through the efforts of the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on the support of donors, partners, and the community to help keep the Pier fun, free, and accessible to all. The Santa Monica Pier Corporation isa nonprofit that isn’t fully funded by the City of Santa Monica.

Where:           Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

When:             Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Time:               8-10 a.m.

Fee:                Yoga sessions are free and open to all fitness levels, but advance registration is encouraged at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-waves-tickets-1985756071866?keep_tld=true

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Damien Newton

Damien is the executive director of the Southern California Streets Initiative which publishes Santa Monica Next, Streetsblog Los Angeles, Streetsblog San Francisco, Streetsblog California and Longbeachize.

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