A European-style Christmas market with an oceanfront ice rink will take over the Santa Monica Pier's Event Deck starting Nov. 18.
Swiss Winter Village, a new holiday attraction with more than 60 wooden chalets, will run through Jan. 3, 2027, as reported by Patch. Santa Monica Travel and Tourism also lists the event among the city's upcoming holiday attractions.
The village will feature artisan shops selling handcrafted gifts, jewelry and holiday decorations. About 30 of the chalets will serve food, including Swiss raclette, international street food, seasonal sweets and mulled wine. Vegan and gluten-free options will be available, according to the event's official website.
An outdoor ice rink overlooking the Pacific is the centerpiece. Skating is sold separately: standard entrance-and-skating bundles start at $20.90 per person, with discounted family packages starting at $18.90. Higher-priced packages include rides at Pacific Park, according to Patch.
Santa Claus will appear at an Alpine-style chalet for professional holiday portraits Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 7 p.m., between Nov. 27 and Dec. 20.
Beyond shopping and skating, organizers plan storytelling, face painting, creative workshops, live music and a children's area.
What it costs
General admission is $12.90 for adults 13 and older. Children ages 4 to 12 pay $8.90. Kids 3 and younger get in free.
Santa Monica residents qualify for a discounted $10.90 ticket, along with seniors 65 and older, students, military personnel, Metro riders and groups of eight or more.
This is a cashless event. Tickets are available through the Fever app or the Swiss Winter Village website, where visitors select a date and entry time. A box office will operate on-site, but organizers recommend booking in advance.
Hours and getting there
Opening-night festivities run 5 to 11 p.m. on Nov. 18. After that, regular hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The village closes at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and stays open until 1 a.m. on New Year's Eve.
The address is 200 Santa Monica Pier. The Pier's own parking deck is not available, according to event organizers. Nearby options include the Civic Center Garage at 333 Civic Center Drive and Lot 1N at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway. The Metro E Line stops at 4th Street and Colorado Avenue, about a 10-minute walk to the Pier.
The attraction is wheelchair accessible. Guests needing a personal assistant can apply for a free carer ticket through the organizers. The event operates rain or shine, though severe weather could affect some activities.
