Food festivals in Santa Monica worth planning a trip around, by month.
Food festivals in Santa Monica worth planning a trip around, by month.
The Main Street Block Party with Day of the Dog closes Santa Monica's Main Street on Sunday 18 October 2026, noon to 6 pm, with live music, local businesses, food and drink and a beer and wine garden.
TipIt pairs with Day of the Dog, so expect half the crowd on four legs; the beer garden wristband line moves fastest early.
Winterlit lights the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica through December, a free weekend holiday market ringed by the district's outdoor dining.
TipMarkets run Friday afternoons and full weekend days on three December weekends; pair it with the seasonal ice rink on Arizona Avenue.
Dine LA Restaurant Week brings set menus from 15 to 65 dollars to Santa Monica twice a year, in late January and mid-August, with rooms like Water Grill and The Lobster taking part.
TipThe Aug 14 to 28, 2026 edition includes Santa Monica seafood houses; book the 65 dollar dinner tiers early on OpenTable.
Summer SOULstice closes Santa Monica's Main Street each June for a free festival of local food, beer gardens and two live-music stages by the beach.
TipThe 2026 edition ran June 20 with Santa Monica Brew Works pouring; arrive before noon to park anywhere useful.
Pier 360 fills the Santa Monica Pier each June with beach-sports finals, a beer garden and food vendors from Hot Dog on a Stick to local stands.
TipAdmission is free; the Saturday session runs to 19:00 and the beer garden needs ID even for the queue.
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