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Things to do in Westside & Beaches

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Westside & Beaches · FamilyFree pier entry · rides, food and parking extra

Santa Monica Pier

Ocean air, the Route 66 sign and the colorful Ferris wheel make a classic seaside walk.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · timed reservation required · parking extra

Getty Center

Art, architecture, gardens and sweeping views make a full afternoon above Brentwood.

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Westside & Beaches · FamilyFree admission · parking extra

Hammer Art Lab

Turn a gallery visit into a hands-on afternoon with art activities inspired by the exhibitions.

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Westside & Beaches · OutdoorsFree public walk · parking extra

Venice Canals Walk

Cross small bridges and trace quiet waterways a few blocks from the beach.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Mavis Pusey: Lunchtime Art Talk

Spend your lunch break looking closely at Mavis Pusey's art with curator Azul Silverio.

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Westside & Beaches · Arts$20 general admission · $10 Hammer members

Obsession at the Hammer

Bring a friend for Curry Barker's horror film in the Billy Wilder Theater.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

After the Vote: Hammer Forum

Political scientists and election-law specialists discuss the midterms and their implications for California.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Food and Film: Babette's Feast

Make a cinema date with a classic about generosity, food and the pleasure of a shared meal.

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Westside & Beaches · Arts$20 general admission · $10 Hammer members

All of a Sudden + Ryusuke Hamaguchi

A chance encounter in Paris unfolds on screen, followed by a conversation with Hamaguchi.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Archive Talks: Trans Cinema

Author Laura Horak introduces a film program exploring trans representation and community.

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Westside & Beaches · Arts$20 general admission · $10 Hammer members

Possible Love at the Hammer

Lee Chang-dong's drama follows the uneasy meeting of a filmmaker and her working-class subjects.

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Westside & Beaches · Arts$20 general admission · $10 Hammer members

The Invite at the Hammer

An uncomfortable dinner turns into an evening of sharp comedy in Olivia Wilde's film.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Tohoku Documentary Trilogy

Hamaguchi's oral-history project listens to communities affected by disaster in northeastern Japan.

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Westside & Beaches · Arts$20 general admission · $10 Hammer members

La bola negra at the Hammer

Los Javis explore Spanish history, family memory and lives shaped by repression.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Huguette Caland: Curator Lecture

Curator Hannah Feldman explores how line, the body and community meet in Caland's art.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Silent Cinema with Ichiro Kataoka

Two silent features meet live benshi narration in a distinctive evening at the Billy Wilder Theater.

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Westside & Beaches · Arts$20 general admission · $10 Hammer members

Once Upon a Time in Harlem

A documentary opens a window onto a 1972 gathering at Duke Ellington's home.

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Westside & Beaches · Arts$20 general admission · $10 Hammer members

Clarissa at the Hammer

Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway is reimagined in contemporary Lagos by Arie and Chuko Esiri.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Mavis Pusey: December Art Talk

Ramon Espinosa leads a close-looking lunchtime conversation about Pusey's work.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Carmen Jones on the Big Screen

Close the film series with Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte in the musical adaptation.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · timed reservation required · parking extra

Getty Villa

Step into a Roman-inspired villa with ancient Greek and Roman art and garden courtyards.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · parking extra

Hammer Museum

Find contemporary art and a thoughtful cultural pause in the heart of Westwood.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree admission · campus parking extra

Fowler Museum at UCLA

Explore arts and cultures from around the world on UCLA's walkable campus.

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Westside & Beaches · OutdoorsFree beach access · parking and rentals extra

Santa Monica Beach Walk

Stretch out the day with sand, sea air and a walk beside the Pacific.

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Westside & Beaches · OutdoorsFree park access · parking extra

Tongva Park

Sculptural overlooks and planted pathways create a pocket of calm close to the pier.

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Westside & Beaches · FamilyFree public grounds · pool, rentals and parking extra

Annenberg Community Beach House

Enjoy ocean views, beach access and a relaxed family stop on the Santa Monica coast.

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Westside & Beaches · ArtsFree exhibitions and public programs

Wende Museum

Discover Cold War art and everyday objects that make global history feel personal.

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