season finale
third thursdays | may 21, 2026
Event Summary
Some nights on the Pier just feel like summer. This is one of them.
Locals' Night wraps up its spring season with a May finale that's got it all: the roar of classic engines, live music filling the ocean air, a Fleet Week run honoring Rick Crocker, and the voices of the Pico neighborhood sharing stories that have shaped Santa Monica for generations.
Thirsty? Locals' Night is proud to partner with NEFT Vodka to bring you a full bar experience right on the Pier. Grab a drink, enjoy the music, and toast to a great season.
Stay for the whole night. It's free, it's all ages, and there's nowhere better to be.
Locals' Night returns in September — see you then!
Event Schedule
Rick Crocker Run (PAL) - Fleet Week Celebration
Celebrating Fleet Week and honoring the legacy of Rick Crocker, this special activation features Navy and Marine Corps service members participating in the Crocker 5K as part of Locals’ Night. Includes bagpiper performance and race announcements.
Merry Go-Round Building
3:30 & 4:30 PM - Books & Cookies Musical Storytime
5:30 - 8:00 PM - The Soul of Santa Moncia: Voices of the Pico Neighborhood at the Pier
A community storytelling project created to preserve those memories before they fade. It is an effort to document the lived experiences, cultural history, and collective memory of the people who shaped the Pico neighborhood and carried its spirit forward.
Pier Parking Deck
4:00 - 7:00 PM - Classic Car DJ Set
Live DJ spinning alongside a classic car showcase
Classic Car Show
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Music Lineup
LGNDZ 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Raquel Rodriguez 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Lesley Kernochan 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Tom Nolan Band 8:30 - 10:00 PM
Location
Santa Monica Pier
Merry Go-Round & Parking Deck
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
TrANSPORTATION
Rideshare
If coming to the Pier, set your destination to 1550 Appian Way to be dropped off by the beach.
Metro
Walk to the Pier from the Downtown Santa Monica Expo Station, head west on Colorado Avenue and walk down the Pier bridge for amazing views and fun.
Bus
Public transportation like the bus is an important step in managing sustainability. Find up-to-date times and schedules at bigbluebus.com.
Bike
Take the Marvin Braude Bike Trail Bikes are allowed on the Pier.
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