South Beach Park
3400 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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About this place
A universally accessible playground steps from the sand at the Venice border, with picnic tables and grass for spreading out.
- Monday
- 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Thursday
- 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Friday
- 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Saturday
- 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Sunday
- 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
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