Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market 2026
Official name: Swiss Winter Village
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
| Dates | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Hours |
Opening night, Wednesday Nov 18, runs 5 pm to 11 pm. Closes at 6 pm on Christmas Eve; open until 1 am on New Year's Eve. |
| Where | The Event Deck on the Santa Monica Pier 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Directions |
| Admission | Tickets bundle entrance with the ice rink, from $20.90 (family rate from $18.90) (2026) |
| Organizer | Swiss Winter Village (organizers of Wienachtsdorf Zurich and Christmas at Geneva Quay). Official website |
| Plan Your Trip | Hotels for November 21 Map affiliate |
Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market: Quick Answers
When does Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market open in 2026?
It opens on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
When does Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market close for the season?
The last day is Sunday, January 3, 2027.
What are Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market's hours?
Monday to Wednesday 11 am to 9 pm; Thursday to Sunday 11 am to 10 pm. Opening night, Wednesday Nov 18, runs 5 pm to 11 pm. Closes at 6 pm on Christmas Eve; open until 1 am on New Year's Eve.
Is Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market open every day?
Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Nov 18 and Jan 3.
Is Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving?
Yes, Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.
Is Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.
Where is Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market?
The Event Deck on the Santa Monica Pier, in Santa Monica, California. The address is 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Is Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?
You need a ticket. Tickets bundle entrance with the ice rink, from $20.90 (family rate from $18.90) (2026).
About Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market
A new Swiss-style Christmas village on the Santa Monica Pier, run by the team behind markets in Zurich and Geneva, with more than 60 wooden chalets selling crafts and food, raclette and mulled wine, an ice rink by the ocean and a carousel. 2026 is its first year.
Where Is Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market?
The Event Deck on the Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401. The other dots are nearby markets.
Loading the map…
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenFreeMap.
Hotels Near Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market
Staying the night? See hotels near Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market for Saturday, November 21 affiliate link, or browse them on the map.
Map by Stay22. It loads only when you press the button. affiliateHave You Been to Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market?
Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed.
Other Christmas Markets Nearby
Enchanted Forest of Light Holiday Market
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Dec 2 to 6, 2026
21 miles away
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair Old Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Nov 14 to 15, 2026
22 miles away
Huntington Holiday Market
San Marino, California
Nov 21, 2026
23 miles away
Los Angeles Holiday Market
Los Angeles, California
Nov 14 to 15, 2026
24 miles away
Holidays in the Village - A European Marketplace
Thousand Oaks, California
Dec 5 to 6, 2026
25 miles away
Orange County Christmas Market
Huntington Beach, California
Nov 15, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Open days within these dates not yet published
34 miles away
Christmas Markets Near Los Angeles More Christmas Markets in California