City of Santa Monica - Click here to go home
City of Santa Monica - Click here to go home Click here to skip the main navigation
Click here to skip the main navigation  
Spacer graphic
   Home / City Hall / Departments / Community & Cultural Service / Aquatics / Recreational & Lap Swimming
Activities

Home

Recreation & Lap Swim

Swim Lessons

Adult Fitness Swim Class

Wet Water Workout

  Specialty Classes:

   
Diving

  Sharks Swim Team

  Water Polo

  Synchronized Swim

Entry Fees*


Training

Lifeguard

Water Safety Instructor

Guard Start

Employment Opportunity


Forms

Registration

Financial Assistance

Refund

Transfer

Pool Allocation Guidelines

Permit Application

Birthday Permit Application

 


Related Info

Related Links

Local Pools Info

Water Safety

Camp Information


Summer 2010
June 19th - September 7th
Recreational and Lap Swimming Hours 

 

Child Recreational Swimming

No pre-registration necessary.  An adult over 18 years of age must accompany children under 8 years of age in the water.

 
  Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
Saturday & Sunday

10:30 am - 7:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)

Recreational Diving 

Children under 18 must pass a swim test to use the diving boards.

  Monday - Friday

Diving Boards Closed as of 9/7/10

Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday

11:30 am - 7:00 pm

*Diving board hours subject to change

Lap Swimming

The Santa Monica Swim Center offers two heated outdoor pools – the Splash Pool, a
25-yard, 10-lane all-shallow pool with depths ranging from 2 to 4 feet; and the
Fitness Pool, a 25-yard by 50-meter pool with depths ranging from 6½ to 13 feet. The water temperature for the Splash Pool averages 85 degrees; the water temperature for the Fitness Pool averages 79 degrees. 

Groups or individuals desiring to provide coaching or instruction at the Santa Monica Swim Center must obtain a permit. Private instruction (one-on-one) is not permissible. Permit guidelines and applications can be obtained at the Santa Monica Swim Center.

Adult Lap Swim Short Course (25 yards)
 

 

Monday & Wednesday

5:30 am - 9:30 am (Splash Pool)
9:30 am - 10:30 am (Fitness & Splash Pool)

10:30 pm - 6:30:pm (Fitness Pool)
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm (Splash Pool)
 

 

Tuesday & Thursday

5:30 am - 9:45 am (Splash Pool)

9:45 am - 10:30 pm (Fitness Pool & Splash Pool)
10:30pm - 6:30pm (Fitness Pool)
6:30pm - 8:30pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
 

Friday

5:30 am - 8:30 am (Splash Pool)
10:30 am - 6:30 pm (Fitness Pool)
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
 

Saturday

7:00 am - 10:30 am (Splash Pool)
11:15 am - 6:00 pm (Fitness Pool)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
 
Sunday 8:00 am - 10:30 am (Fitness & Splash Pool)
10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Fitness Pool)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Fitness & Splash Pool)
 

 

Lap Lane Availability Fall 2010 effective September 8, 2010.

When looking at lane availability keep in mind availability is subject to change due to special events and classes.

Adult Lap Swim Long Course (50 meters)

Monday & Wednesday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 am - 8:00 am
Saturday 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Click Here For Lap Swimming Etiquette

 

Recreational & Lap Swim Fees

 

Children

Adult

Senior*/
Student

Family
Weekends**

Resident***

$ 1.00

$ 2.50

$ 1.25

$ 5.00 per day

Resident Pass***

$10.00

$40.00

$20.00

NA

Non-Resident

$ 2.00

$ 5.00

$ 2.50

$10.00 per day

Non-Resident Pass

$20.00

$80.00

$40.00

NA


Swim Pass is good for 20 swims.
Passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

  * Senior:  60 years and older

** Family weekends: rate is good for up to two (2) adults and two (2) children 
     per day; additional children admitted at the daily entrance rate.  Must have 
     children to receive this rate.  Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

*** All Santa Monica residents must show current ID to receive resident rate.

Note: All guest must exit the facility 15 minutes after the pool closing time.

 For further inquiries, please call 310.458.8700

 

 

Back to the top.

 

City of Santa Monica · 1685 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 · (310) 458-8411 · TTY (310) 917-6626
Copyright © 2009 City of Santa Monica. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Policy | Contact Us