Winterlit lights the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica through December, a free weekend holiday market ringed by the district's outdoor dining.
Dates and details checked August 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Santa Monica around 4 to 20 December 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Winterlit Holiday Market runs 4 to 20 December. 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 ...
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.
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
18 Oct
Main Street Block Party
Street vendors, beer and wine garden
