Event Information

The 8th annual OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival returns to the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, 2026, for a one-day celebration of seafood, sustainability, and Southern California coastal culture.


Santa Monica’s premier food festival is an all-inclusive food and drink experience featuring more than 25 of the city’s best restaurants and chefs. In addition to celebrating National Seafood Month, this year’s festival will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and Santa Monica’s iconic “End of the Trail,” all while raising funds for Heal the Bay to help protect our coastline and keep Santa Monica Bay clean.


Guests can feast their way through the Pier with seafood tastings, craft beer, boutique wines, spirits and cocktails while enjoying a live ’70s and ’80s Yacht Rock party, games, artisan vendors, photo ops, and the festival’s crowd-favorite oyster shucking and slurping competitions.


OFF THE HOOK is also committed to protecting the ocean it celebrates. The festival is 100% free of single-use plastics and incorporates sustainability, education, and ocean conservation initiatives throughout the event.


Enjoy tastings from Santa Monica Seafood, Westside Oyster Club, Water Grill, The Lobster, Rustic Canyon, Sushi Roku, BOA, MEAT on Ocean, FITOOR, Fogo de Chão, Pacific Catch, Mastro’s Ocean Club, Michael’s Santa Monica, The Penthouse at The Huntley, Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel, The Albright, Vibe Caviar, Shuck Brothers, Levain Bakery, Sweet Rose Creamery, and many more.


General Admission tickets start at $110. VIP tickets start at $175 and include one-hour early entry at 3 p.m., access to the Santa Monica Seafood Sustainable Seafood VIP Lounge, exclusive tastings from additional premium restaurants, curated cocktails, an unlimited ride wristband for Pacific Park, a gift bag courtesy of Santa Monica Seafood, and prime main-stage viewing.


Captain’s hats, boat shoes, and ascots are highly encouraged!