Sharks Swim Meet will take place on Sunday May 15th from 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Fitness Pool will have limited lap lanes during this times.
Read MoreATTENTION! WATER AEROBICS CANCELLED 05/16/22
Tonight’s water aerobics class has been cancelled for 05/16/22
Read MoreCommunity Aquatics Summer 2022 Swim Lesson Registration April 20th
Swim Lesson registrations for Santa Monica Residents begin Wednesday April 20th at 6:00am. Non Santa Monica residents begin Wednesday April 27th at 6:00am. Visit smgov.net/reserve to register.
Read MoreOur hours are changing April 18th!
Spring Break 2022 Is Here!!
Join us for our special Spring Break Recreational Hours Friday April 8th and Friday April 15th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm! Extended recreational hours for the two weeks Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Come join the fun with the family and enjoy sno cones and floatable toys!
Read MoreFitness Pool Lap Swim Limited Lanes, March 26th, and 27th from 9:00am – 5:00pm
The Santa Monica Swim Center Fitness Pool will have limited lanes on March 26th, and 27th from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Read MoreFitness Pool Closed Friday, April 1st 8am-3pm, Due to Santa Monica College Swim Meet.
Fitness Pool Closed Friday, April 1st 8am-3pm, Due to Santa Monica College Swim Meet.
Read MoreSplash Pool Closed: Sunday March 20th 9:00am-1:00pm
The Santa Monica Swim Center Splash Pool will be closed from 9:00am – 1:00pm on Sunday, March 20th due to Los Angeles County Junior Lifeguard tryouts. Limited lap lanes in Fitness Pool available.
Read MoreLifeguard Training Class (Ages 15+)
The City of Santa Monica is excited to bring you the American Red Cross blended learning lifeguard training class. This class is for participants 15 years and older who would like to become an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. We will combine in depth on line learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration and Title 22 (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel). In order to pass the course and receive certification, participants are required to attend all sessions of the course for the full times listed, no exceptions.
Dates & Times:
Friday March 11 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday March 19 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday March 20 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday March 26 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday March 27 9:00am-5:00pmFees: Residents $221 Non-Residents $259 Materials Fee $42
Please note that class prerequisites include being able to swim 300 yards non-stop (front crawl and breaststroke), being able to retrieve a 10lb weight from deep water and then swim 20 yards with the weight using only your legs.
Read MoreSWIM CENTER CLOSED - MONDAY FEBRUARY 21st
The Swim Center will be closed in observance of Presidents Holiday Monday, February 21st.
Read MoreWATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (AGES 16+)
This class is for participants 16 years and older who would like to become a Certified Water Safety Instructor. Students will receive in-depth online learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice. All participants should have access to the internet.
Class Prerequisites:
Complete 25 yards each of front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, elementary back stroke, sidestroke and 15 yards butterfly
Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water
Tread water for 1 minute
Requirements for Successful Completion
This is a blended learning course; all participants must have access to the internet
Attend all classes (no exceptions)
Complete all on-line segments and turn in weekly progress reports
Pass all skills tests and score 80% or higher on written exams
Dates & Times:
Friday February 11 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday February 19 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday February 20 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday February 26 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday February 27 9:00am - 5:00pmFees: Residents $275 Non-Residents $313 Materials Fee $42
Community Aquatics Spring 2022 Swim Lesson Registration
Swim Lesson registrations for Santa Monica Residents begin Wednesday January 26th at 6:00am. Non Santa Monica residents begin Wednesday February 2nd at 6:00am.
Read MoreSWIM CENTER CLOSED - MONDAY JANUARY 17TH
The Swim Center will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday, January 17th.
Read MoreSwim Center Closed - Friday January 14th
The Swim Center will perform routine maintenance of the surge pits and auto fill systems for the pools and locker room floors on Friday, January 14th. This will cause a shut down of the entire facility between the hours of 6:00 am – 3:00 pm on this day.
Read MoreATTENTION! WATER AEROBICS CANCELLED 01/03/22
Tonight’s water aerobics class has been cancelled for 01/03/22
Read MoreSwim Center - Winter/Spring Schedule Starting Monday January 3rd
SMSC Winter/ Spring
Monday
Fitness 8:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00am & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 9:00am & 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Fitness 8:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00am & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 9:00am & 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
Fitness 9:00am - 5:00pm
Splash 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
Fitness 9:00am - 5:00pm
Splash 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thanksgiving Hours At Swim Center
Facility will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday November 27th at our scheduled time.
Read MoreFitness Pool Lap Swim Limited Lanes, Sunday November 21st
Sharks Swim Meet will take place on Sunday November 21st from 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Fitness Pool will have limited lap lanes during this times.
Read MoreSwim Center Closed - Friday November 12th
The Swim Center will perform routine maintenance of the deck drains and locker room main lines on Friday, November 12th. This will cause a shut down of the entire facility between the hours of 6:00 am – 3:00 pm on this day.
Read MoreFitness Pool Closed: Friday October 22nd 6:00am-8:00pm
The Santa Monica Swim Center Fitness Pool will be closed from 6:00am – 8:00pm on Friday, October 22nd due to Santa Monica College Water Polo Tournament. Limited lap lanes in Splash Pool, check website for hours. Come cheer the team on!
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