Few know about Annenberg Community Beach House - I've booked two groups into the Space and gone to enjoy it with friends - so have experienced both ways to enjoy this unique locale. The Miriam Davis-beach cottage is a cool remnant of Hollywood history -- if you've been to Hearst Castle, you need to see this place. The new, sleek... More

The Annenberg is an amazing place. It has extraordinary history to it, is right on the beach and is basically free. William Randolph Hearst and his famous actress mistress Marion Davies called this strand their home. The original guest/servants quarters survived as did the pool which have been lovingly restored. There is a modern building standing in the place where... More

Historic. Julia Morgan designed building and Historic pool. Great place for food at back at the beach!

on th site of one of Santa Monica's former Gold Coast beach clubs Wallis Annenberg has made yet another wonderful contribution to her city by transforming the space into a public beach club which suits all generations. There is a good casual restaurant on the sand, many climb-able structures for the kids a pool and lots of fun for all.... More

Beachfront party room, with terrace overlooking ocean. Easy free parking. Pleasant ambiance. Our room had four round tables, each seating 10, with lots of room to move around. Buffet in separate space.

Loved the place! Great pool, that tends to get very busy no matter what tie of day Staff can be a little upppity in not allowing sun-beds to be moved to follow the sun - they must stay put!! Beach house is wonderful, However it closes shortly after Labor day - No good for the traveller who comes in Mid... More

It's really awesome to finally have such a great beach facility in Santa Monica, open to the public. The pool is great and families seem to really enjoy switching back and forth between the beach and the pool. Vey clean and nicely designed interior. It's also available for private events.

This is a fascinating place. The docents love working there and want to tell you everything about the history of the house and it is fascinating. The pictures and the giant ipad thingy can keep you there forever. This is a really cool place to visit.

A great resource -- everything in one spot and a real walkway across the lengthy beach