About this Event
The Largest Charity Crawl on the West Coast Returns...
Join thousands of Santas, Elves, and Tipsy Reindeer at the 18th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl on Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 5pm-2am!
This beloved city-wide tradition features over 20 of the city’s best bars and restaurants and raises money for the Westside Food Bank to help those in need for the Holidays.
So throw on those Santa hats, shine those menorahs, grab your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues, and Crawl for a Cause!
Since 2008, the SANTA Monica Pub Crawl has raised enough for HALF A MILLION MEALS for the Westside Food Bank. Help us reach our goal of ONE MILLION MEALS! Every $5 raised feeds 20 people, so every little bit counts.
Can’t make it this year? Not to fret, you can still donate www.wsfb.org.
WHEN: Saturday, December 12 from 5pm-2am (check-in ends at 9pm)
WHERE: Various bars and restaurants on Main Street, Promenade and Ocean Ave (Downtown Santa Monica)
THE HIGHLIGHTS
🎟️ Priority entry to dozens of Santa Monica's best bars & restaurants with all cover charges included
🥂 Exclusive $6-$12 drink deals and discounted food items throughout the night
🎉 Three festive routes to choose from (MAIN ST, PROMENADE and OCEAN AVE)
👑 "All Route Access" Wristbands
🎅🏻 Access into Santa's exclusive after-party with dancing, DJs, photo booth
🏆 Prizes for best holiday spirit costume
🎲 Santa’s Interactive Scavenger Hunt Challenge
🎅🏻 Third Street Promenade Block Party with outdoor stage, DJs, & holiday pop-up bar
🚲 Free Pedicab Rides from Green Goddess Pedicabs all night
HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose your route and purchase tickets online (limited wristbands can be purchased and picked up at the official starting location along each route)
2. Dress in your favorite holiday attire (prizes will be awarded for best group holiday spirit, using hashtag #SMPCSpirit to enter) No costume? No problem! Santa Hats will be available for purchase on site (while supplies last)
3. Bring your ticket to collect your official wristband at your designated starting location (between 5 and 9pm)
4. Download the Official Map at check-in and Eat, Drink & Be Merry while Spreading Holiday Cheer!
CHECK-IN LOCATIONS (TBD)
Doors at 5pm // 21+ // Drink responsibly!
For more information, list of specials, to sign up for the scavenger hunt, and for the official crawl map, visit !
QUESTIONS:
Visit our FAQ page or contact us at [email protected]
SPONSORSHIPS:
ABOUT WESTSIDE FOOD BANK
For more than 40 years, Westside Food Bank (WSFB) has led the fight against hunger and food insecurity on Los Angeles’ Westside. WSFB was founded in 1981 by the Westside Ecumenical Council — a coalition of Westside social service agencies — to create a more efficient food security network. WSFB is among the founders of the Westside Coalition on Housing, Hunger, and Health and the California Association of Food Banks. WSFB is the primary bulk wholesale food supplier for 60+ nonprofit social service agencies that operate food assistance programs in West Los Angeles County. More than 90% of WSFB’s food gets into the kitchens of local residents via 38 food pantries that distribute free groceries, including the six direct-service mobile pantries operated by WSFB staff. Follow WSFB on various social media platforms @westsidefoodbank, or visit wsfb.org for more information.
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