Off the Hook Seafood Festival

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Off the Hook Seafood Festival Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watershed of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean.

🦞Join us for OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Fest on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th and taste your way through 25+ of LA’s top restaurants & chefs - enjoy unlimited seafood tastings, craft cocktails, live Yacht Rock, oyster shucking, games & more!🪝🌊 This fundraising, tasting event celebrates National Seafood Month, and showcases the city's best restaurants and chefs with dishes featuring their favorite underwater ingredients. Enjoy incredible seafood, beer gardens, live music, games and other fun activities with the beautiful ocean background, all while benefiting the Heal the Bay Foundation. To fulfill their mission they used science, education, community action, and advocacy. Tickets are $85 for GA in advance, and $165 for VIP in advance, which includes all you can eat and drink from our amazing food and beverage vendors. For more information, visit www.offthehookseafoodfest.com.

10/12/2026

Our first ever OFF THE HOOK tiebreaker shuck-off was one SHELL of a competition! Job Carder (The Penthouse) faced off against Chef Jesse Migchelbrink (Shuck Brothers) to showcase their skills as oyster shucking a-FISH-ionados, and Shuck Brothers took home the trophy, a 2-night staycation at Sandbourne Santa Monica Hotel, and 100 market dollars for City of Santa Monica Farmers Markets 🏆

🦪 Freshly shucked oysters are coming to the Pier, courtesy of The Albright! 🌊This Santa Monica Pier staple is bringing o...
10/10/2026

🦪 Freshly shucked oysters are coming to the Pier, courtesy of The Albright! 🌊

This Santa Monica Pier staple is bringing ocean-fresh oysters straight to your shell at OFF THE HOOK. 🐚

A beloved seafood spot right on the Pier, The Albright has been serving up coastal favorites and laid-back vibes for years. 🦞
Come slurp a few this Sunday! 🪝

🍽️ A legacy on the Pier, and a favorite at OFF THE HOOK. 🐟We’re thrilled to have Michael's Santa Monica back in the Sant...
10/10/2026

🍽️ A legacy on the Pier, and a favorite at OFF THE HOOK. 🐟

We’re thrilled to have Michael's Santa Monica back in the Santa Monica Seafood VIP Lounge this year! A true Santa Monica icon since 1979, Michael’s helped define California cuisine and continues to be one of the Westside’s most beloved fine dining destinations. 🦪

This year they’re serving up a Tuna Tartare Taco with avocado and cilantro crème fraîche in a crispy wonton shell. Upgrade to Big Fish VIP to taste it yourself. ⚓
🎟 Tickets at the link in bio!

10/10/2026

🍷 This is what you’re drinking at OFF THE HOOK this year! 🥂

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Cheers to a boatload of craft b**r, w**e, and spirits! 🦞

🪝 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! 🪝OFF THE HOOK is almost here, and we want you ready to make the most of your day on the Pier this ...
10/09/2026

🪝 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! 🪝

OFF THE HOOK is almost here, and we want you ready to make the most of your day on the Pier this Sunday, October 11! 🌊

📍 GETTING HERE
We’re located on the Santa Monica Pier, before Pacific Park on the left side, with the entrance next to The Albright. Parking is limited, so rideshare or public transit (Big Blue Bus or Metro) is strongly encouraged. Heads up: the original Pier Bridge is closed for construction, but the Pier is still accessible via the temporary pedestrian bridge or ground-level beach paths, so allow extra time to arrive. 🚗

⏰ THE DETAILS
VIP entry 3 PM | GA entry 4 PM | Festival ends 7:30 PM
21+ event, valid photo ID required
Rain or shine, umbrellas welcome ☔

👒 PRO TIPS
Come early, wear comfortable shoes, and throw on your best nautical attire, captain’s hats and boat shoes strongly encouraged! ⚓
SEA you on the Pier! 🐟

A huge thank you to Fresh Wata and FWR Rental Haus for DECKING out this year’s VIP Lounge with their incredible rentals,...
10/09/2026

A huge thank you to Fresh Wata and FWR Rental Haus for DECKING out this year’s VIP Lounge with their incredible rentals, decor and designs! 🪝🎨

Fresh Wata is an experiential production company specializing in creative event production, custom fabrication, and scenic environments for major brands nationwide. FWR Rental Haus brings the vision to life with curated furniture, décor, and prop rentals plus in-house fabrication for one-of-a-kind event spaces. 🛋️✨

We’re so excited to have their creativity design the Santa Monica Seafood VIP Lounge at OFF THE HOOK this year! From custom builds to stunning décor, they’re bringing next-level style to the Pier for this monumental Route 66 centennial celebration. 🌊

Thank you for helping us make this year’s fest o-FISH-ally unforgettable! 💙

Cheers to SALT POINT | CANNED COCKTAILS! 🌊🍻We’re excited to have Salt Point at OFF THE HOOK this year, bringing their yu...
10/09/2026

Cheers to SALT POINT | CANNED COCKTAILS! 🌊🍻

We’re excited to have Salt Point at OFF THE HOOK this year, bringing their yummy craft canned cocktails to the Pier!

They will be quenching our thirst with:
🍸 Greyhounds
🥃 Long Drinks
🍹 Margaritas

Cheers to a FIN-tastic afternoon! 🦞

🎡 Ride the waves, then ride the Ferris wheel! 🌊Upgrade to Big Fish VIP and score a FREE Pacific Park ride voucher, good ...
10/08/2026

🎡 Ride the waves, then ride the Ferris wheel! 🌊

Upgrade to Big Fish VIP and score a FREE Pacific Park ride voucher, good through the end of the year! Take a spin on the iconic Pacific Wheel right where the historic Route 66 comes to an end. 🎢🛣️

Thanks to our friends at Pacific Park On The Santa Monica Pier for keeping the fun going all day long. 🪝
CRAB your friends and grab your VIP tickets before they’re gone! 🦀🎟️

📅 Sunday, October 11th
📍 Santa Monica Pier

We’re thrilled to have Kings Seafood bringing THREE of their incredible concepts to OFF THE HOOK this year! 🌊Here’s what...
10/07/2026

We’re thrilled to have Kings Seafood bringing THREE of their incredible concepts to OFF THE HOOK this year! 🌊

Here’s what they’re serving up on the Pier:
🦪 Water Grill — Farm Raised Peruvian Scallops
🥩 Meat On Ocean — Chorizo Soria & Manchego, El Trigal Cheese on a Water Cracker
🍫 Pier Burger — House-Made Chocolate Custard

A SoCal seafood institution known for the freshest catch and quality dining, Kings Seafood is serving up something for everyone. Come hungry, come ready to taste it all. 🦞

📅 Sunday, October 11
📍 Santa Monica Pier

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Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA
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