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.
Dates and details checked August 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Santa Monica around 18 October 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Main Street Block Party runs in October. These are the food tours and tastings in Santa Monica to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Step into the glamor of old Hollywood as you dine at historic restaurants once graced by silver screen legends. Explore top-rated contemporary fare and diverse immigra...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Experience the energy of the iconic Original Farmers Market, a Los Angeles landmark since 1934, and discover why the market and its the surrounding neighborhood remain...
Guided tour · 6 hours
Spend a day surfing in Los Angeles with local experts. Visit two iconic surf breaks in Southern California, learn about the history of the beaches, and enjoy a picnic ...
Address: Main Street, from Strand Street to Pier Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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.
4-20 Dec
Winterlit Holiday Market
Holiday market amid downtown dining
23 Jan to 6 Feb 2027
Dine LA Restaurant Week
Prix fixe menus at Santa Monica restaurants
19 Jun 2027
Main Street Summer SOULstice
Local restaurants and beer gardens
26-27 Jun 2027
Pier 360 Beach Festival
Beer garden and food vendors
