Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Beach and its world-famous pier will host Olympic triathlon and marathon swimming, placing endurance athletes against one of California's most iconic backdrops. The triathlon—swimming, cycling, and running—will use the beach for its ocean swim leg, while the pier and Third Street Promenade area buzz with Olympic energy. Marathon swimming's grueling 10km race may also utilize these Pacific waters. With the Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel and coastline as visual anchors, these events will produce indelible Olympic images broadcast worldwide.
Sports Hosted
Getting There
Address
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
34.0095, -118.4977
Public Transit
Metro E Line terminates at Downtown Santa Monica station, a 10-minute walk to the pier. Big Blue Bus routes throughout Santa Monica.
Driving
From I-10, it terminates at Pacific Coast Highway near the pier. From I-405, exit at Santa Monica Blvd and head west. Parking is limited and expensive.
Parking
Public parking structures on 2nd Street and 4th Street downtown. Beach lot parking fills early. During Olympics, use Metro or remote parking.
Rideshare
Drop-off zones near Ocean Ave and Colorado Ave. Expect high demand and congestion.
Accessibility
Beach areas can be challenging for mobility. Paved areas along Ocean Ave and the pier are accessible. Beach wheelchairs may be available. Much viewing will be from public areas along the race course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about visiting Santa Monica Beach during LA 2028.
Venue Info
- Zone
- Santa Monica Zone
- Capacity
- Public viewing areas
- Sports Count
- 2 sports
Data Sources
- •LA28 Official Venue Plan 2024