SATURDAY – Annenberg Beach House
SAIL, ROW, PADDLE OR SINK YOUR WAY INTO SUMMER! Be a part of the 11th Annual Cardboard Yacht Regatta here at Annenberg Community Beach House this June 17!
Come join the excitement and witness the incredible ingenuity of the participants at the 11th Annual Cardboard Yacht Regatta, taking place at the picturesque Annenberg Community Beach House on June 17, 2023. This highly anticipated event promises a day filled with laughter, creativity, and thrilling cardboard boat races.
This thrilling competition invites you to build your own cardboard yacht and put it to the test in a race across the Beach House Pool. It’s time to unleash your creativity, gather some corrugated cardboard and duct tape, and embark on an adventure like no other.
During the race, teams of two will navigate their human-powered cardboard yachts, leaving no room for motors or external assistance. It’s a true test of strength, teamwork, and ingenuity as you paddle your way to victory. The goal is to reach the other side of the pool, so brace yourself for a fun and challenging competition.
While the race is undoubtedly the highlight of the event, the Cardboard Yacht Regatta also celebrates the imaginative designs and themes participants bring to their creations. Awards will be presented in various categories, including “Most Likely to Sink,” “Best Use of Theme,” and “Most Spirited.” So let your imagination run wild as you decorate your cardboard yacht, making it a reflection of your unique style and vision.
415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA, 90402
Year-round, enjoy a varied schedule of cultural programs, classes, and recreational amenities. The site is fully accessible, including a pool lift and beach wheelchair.
During the summer, explore amenities and programs including summer-inspired classes and the pool. Annual events include the Community Picnic and Cardboard Yacht Regatta. Reservations are available – though not required – for the canopies and beach courts. Beach courts reservations are available year-round.
Fall, winter, and spring offer more contemplative programming including Audubon Society Bird Walks, Happy Birthday Marion! and Julia Morgan Legacy Tours. This time of year also provides ample opportunity for businesses, organizations, and individuals to rent event spaces for meetings and special events. The site is also available for commercial film and photo shoots. Pop Up Pool Days may be scheduled around holiday weekends depending on weather and event bookings.
THINGS TO KNOW
- The Annenberg Community Beach House is a public site, open to all. No membership or reservations are required!
- The grounds including the playground, beach courts and fields, beach access, and the parking lot are open daily.
- The public spaces including the courtyard, splash pad, and sandy areas open daily excluding select holidays, and are first-come, first-served with no charge to access. Reservations are not available for these areas
- Tables, chairs, and umbrellas are available for use in the courtyard, splash pad, & view deck
- The pool is open daily during the summer, with select weekends in late spring and early fall. The pool is closed for the season from October through May. See pool schedule and admission fees.
- Reservable canopies in the sand are available during the summer through Reserve Santa Monica.
- Year-round, guests are welcome to bring their own canopy, tables, and chairs to set up in the sandy areas. Please refer to below Beach House Rules for prohibited items
- Beach volleyball courts and soccer fields are available to reserve year-round. First come, first served courts are also available.
- Free Santa Monica Wi-Fi is available
FREE AMENITIES
- Courtyard
- Splash Pad
- View Deck
- Playground
- Beach Wheelchairs
- First-come, first-served Beach Volleyball & Soccer Courts
- Beach Access
- City of Santa Monica
PAID AMENITIES
- Parking
- Pool
- Classes
- Reservable Canopies in the Sand
- Standup Paddleboard Rentals
- Reservable Beach Volleyball Courts
