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ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE 5th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

On Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, the City of
Santa Monica will celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Annenberg Community
Beach House, a 5-acre public beach facility nestled along the Santa Monica
coastline, with spectacular ocean views, a children's playground, art gallery,
historic pool, and the original Marion Davies Guest House. This weekend-long
community open house will feature a variety of free family-friendly programs
including beach activities and games; fitness and ballroom-style dance classes;
music and dance performances; tours of the historic Guest House and grounds;
and more.



This two-day celebration invites visitors to stop by and
enjoy one of the City’s community treasures. With free programs and activities
happening throughout the weekend, guests are encouraged to drop in and check
out the fun. From a morning yoga class, to an interactive bubble making show,
or a sunset picnic and screening of silent comedy Show People starring Marion
Davies, the celebration offers an exciting array of activities with something
for everyone to enjoy.  Guests are
encouraged to bike or walk to the Beach House, since parking is extremely
limited. Free bike valet will be provided. Additional public parking lots are
located to the north and south of the Beach House.



WHEN:                                               

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Saturday, April 26 // 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.*



Sunday, April 27 // 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*

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SCHEDULE:



Saturday, April 26 – A Salute to Marion Davies



9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.



Sunday, April 27 – A Day at the Beach House



9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.



PARKING:      



An extremely limited number of parking spaces are available
at the Beach House for $3/hour or $12/day on a first come, first served basis.
Parking at other City lots south of the Beach House is $10/day.



BIKE OR WALK:



The Beach House is easily accessible by foot or by bike from
the Pacific Coast Bike Trail, which winds along the western edge of the
facility.  Free bike valet will be
available.



BUS:   



The Big Blue Bus stops at the intersection of Entrada
Dr./Channel Rd. and Pacific Coast Highway, about 1/4 mile north of the Beach



House. To plan your route, visit http://bigbluebus.com.



COST: 



The event is free and open to all, no reservations required,
with the exception of paddleboard lessons, which cost $15 per person and



require advance registration. Visit
http://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com to reserve a spot. 



FOOD:



Back on the Beach Cafe will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. and will be serving a full menu for dine-in or takeaway, and will offer beach equipment rentals including sand chairs, umbrellas,
and more. 



INFO:



For more information about the Beach House, its 5th
anniversary weekend, and how to get there, please visit  http://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com, or
contact guest services at 310-458-4904.



The Annenberg Community Beach House 5th Anniversary Weekend
is presented by the City of Santa Monica, produced by Community Arts Resources
(CARS), and is made possible by the generous support of the Annenberg
Foundation, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.



 

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