Event Brief
Ocean Avenue goes car-free for Art on Ocean
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue becomes car-free for Art on Ocean on Aug. 8, 11am–6pm, featuring 100+ artists, music, food, and family fun.
WHO: Art on Ocean organizers; 100+ participating artists; attendees and families
WHAT: Ocean Avenue is closed to cars for a free, car-free arts festival with live music, food, and family activities.
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
WHERE: Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica
WHY: The street closure is part of the scheduled Art on Ocean festival.
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