Your Map to Staying Active in Santa Monica
January 29, 2019 3:18 PM
by Erin Taylor
This article originally appeared in the January edition of Seascape.
From the multiple park locations, to history-rich libraries and regular farmers markets, Santa Monica has so much to offer to keep everyone physically and mentally healthy.
Parks
P1: ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE
415 Pacific Coast Highway
Reserve a sand volleyball court, take a yoga class, or play on the playground at this beachside oasis.
P2: CLOVER PARK
2600 Ocean Park Boulevard
Take a brisk walk or jog or stop by the exercise equipment by the looping path for a quick and easy workout around Santa Monica’s second largest park.
P3: DOUGLAS PARK
2439 Wilshire Boulevard
One of the City’s three original parks, reserve a tennis court, or enjoy a moment of relaxation by the pond.
P4: EUCLID PARK
1525 Euclid Street
A sweet backyard to the neighborhood, explore what’s growing in the community garden or gather together by reserving the community room.
P5: JOSLYN PARK
633 Kensington Road
Enjoy the day playing with your four-legged friend at the Herb Katz Dog Park in Joslyn Park.
P6: MARINE PARK
1406 Marine Street
Enroll in fun and educational community classes held in the auditorium and fields.
P7: REED PARK
1133 7th Street
Work out outdoors on Reed Park’s exercise equipment or basketball courts.
P8: VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK
2200 Virginia Avenue
Try out Virginia Avenue Park’s refurbished walking path – recent improvements to the path’s surface and drainage make it even easier to start walking toward a healthier you.
P9: CAMERA OBSCURA ART LAB
1450 Ocean Avenue
Find your inner beat and upgrade your wellbeing with other participants in Camera Obscura Studio Resident DaEun Jung’s Kitchenware Percussion Group, meeting 1/12 and 1/19 at the Camera Obscura Art Lab.
P10: MEMORIAL PARK
1401 Olympic Boulevard
Come take advantage of an easy-going gym experience, with top-notch equipment at the Memorial Park Fitness Room.
Farmers Market
M1: ARIZONA AVENUE (between 4th & Ocean)
Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The largest grower-only Certified Farmers Market in Southern California and a favorite for local chefs.
M2: ARIZONA AVENUE (between 4th and 2nd Streets)
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The quintessential California Farmers Market.
M3: 2200 VIRGINIA AVENUE (in Virginia Avenue Park)
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m.
The hidden jewel of the Santa Monica food scene.
M4: 2640 MAIN STREET (in Heritage Square)
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The community living room of Santa Monica part weekly farmers market, part food fair and all the great community vibes with music, children’s activities and much more.
Library
L1: MAIN LIBRARY
601 Santa Monica Boulevard
A vibrant learning center that offers quality customer service, helps visitors access information and resources, and cultivates wellbeing and lifelong learning through innovative programs.
L2: FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
2101 Ocean Park Boulevard
An enduring neighborhood community hub that serves a user base made up of longtime baby boomer residents and new residents represented by young families.
L3: MONTANA BRANCH LIBRARY
1704 Montana Avenue
Opened in 1952 and located alongside the many boutique shops and eateries on walkable Montana Avenue.
L4: OCEAN PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
2601 Main Street
Located in a designated historic district, the branch celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2018 and it is one of the last standing Carnegie Libraries in Southern California.
L5: PICO BRANCH LIBRARY
2201 Pico Boulevard
The second busiest library after the Main Library and a Platinum LEED rated library located in Virginia Avenue Park.
Authored By
Erin Taylor
Senior Marketing Manager