The Santa Monica Pier Corporation will launch the 2026 season of Wellness & Waves on Saturday, April 4, offering free weekly fitness programming at the Santa Monica Pier through Oct. 17.
The series runs every Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m., with the exception of holiday weekends. Each session begins with a group run from 8 to 9 a.m. starting at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and Ocean Avenue at the top of the pier, open to all fitness levels. Yoga and yoga-pilates fusion classes follow from 9 to 10 a.m. at the west end of the pier, led by local instructors.
Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, a towel and a positive mindset. Advance registration for yoga sessions is encouraged at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-waves-tickets-1985756071866?keep_tld=true.
“Wellness & Waves is about making health and movement accessible to everyone in one of the most inspiring settings in the world,” said Jim Harris, executive director and historian of the Santa Monica Pier.
The 2026 season is presented in partnership with UCLA Health, Lifeway Kefir, Essentia Water, Good Body Pilates, shefayoga Venice, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Travel & Tourism.
The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401. The pier is accessible by rideshare, Metro, bus or bike.
Edited by SMDP Staff
