Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica

Name: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Address: 1855 Main St, Santa Monica, 90401-3209, United States
Telephone: +1 310-393-9961

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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is a multi-purpose convention center at 1855 Main Street in Santa Monica, California, owned by the City of Santa Monica. It was built in 1958 and designed by Welton Becket and as a concert venue, it has a seating capacity of 3,000. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1958 (66 years ago)Coordinates: 34°0'33"N, 118°29'20"W

Address

1855 Main StSilicon Beach (Downtown Santa Monica)Santa Monica 90401-3209 United States

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+1 310-393-9961

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Santa Monica Civic Auditorium open?

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Monica Civic Auditorium?

Nearby attractions include Chain Reaction, Santa Monica (2 min walk), Tongva Park, Santa Monica (7 min walk), Muscle Beach, Santa Monica (9 min walk), Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome, Santa Monica (10 min walk).

How to get to Santa Monica Civic Auditorium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Monica Civic Auditorium:

Bus

Main & Pico • Lines: 2, 5, 9 (2 min walk)
Pico & Main • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Downtown Santa Monica • Lines: E (10 min walk)
17th Street/Santa Monica College • Lines: E (28 min walk)