OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival
October 11, 2026, 12:00 AM
Celebrate National Seafood Month at the 8th annual OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival on the iconic Santa Monica Pier! This seafood lover’s dream showcases the city’s best chefs and restaurants and their favorite underwater ingredients. This year, OFF THE HOOK will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66, the legendary highway that begins—or ends—at the beloved Santa Monica Pier.
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