Welcome!

The City of Santa Monica Community Aquatics is an award-winning, community-serving program that serves the City of Santa Monica across three different sites. We offer learn-to-swim classes, training programs, water aerobics classes, lap swim, and fun events for community members of all ages.

🚨 Important Update! 🚨

Our front gate at the Santa Monica Swim Center is currently out of order. Please enter through the Splash Pool side and follow the signs when you arrive. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

See you soon! 🏊‍♂️💦

ONLINE LAP RESERVATIONS HAVE CHANGED! Click the link below for a step by step instructional guide.

Click here to reserve a lane Click here to learn how to reserve a lane

Click here to create an account

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Join the Santa Monica Aquatics Team!
Join the Santa Monica Aquatics Team!

Are you passionate about water safety and teaching others to swim? Want to be part of something big? Join the City of Santa Monica Community Aquatics team! We're currently seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to fill roles as Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Apply today and become part of our mission to promote water safety and lifelong enjoyment of swimming! Apply today! Swim Instructor/Pool Lifeguard (As-Needed) | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Santa Monica Swim Center Spring Hours Begin Tuesday February 18th!
Santa Monica Swim Center Spring Hours Begin Tuesday February 18th!

Santa Monica Swim Center Summer Hours Begin Saturday June 15th.
Click Here for Spring 2025 Hours!

Spring 2025 Swim Classes Registration

Mark your calendars! Priority resident registration: Online Wednesday January 22 (6am) through Tuesday January 28 Non-resident registration: Beginning Wednesday January 29 (6am). Registration continues throughout the season. Visit smgov.net/reserve to register.