By city ordinance, a Beach/Water Activity Permit is required for groups that include 20 children or more (17 years and younger) who will be entering the ocean in Santa Monica.  Permits are for Monday through Friday only and are site- and time-specific.  Permits are not valid on weekends and holidays. 

Permits are required as a way to assist the Los Angeles County lifeguards in determining proper staffing levels for each of the lifeguard towers so that they can maximize water safety.  Lifeguards are authorized to relocate groups, if necessary.

To obtain a Beach/Water Activity Permit application, please contact:

 Open Space Management
(310) 458-8573

This page was last modified on 04/07/2008