OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival

Celebrate National Seafood Month at the 8th annual OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival on the iconic Santa Monica Pier! This seafood lover's dream showcases the city’s best chefs and restaurants and their favorite underwater ingredients. This year, OFF THE HOOK will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66, the legendary highway that begins—or ends—at the beloved Santa Monica Pier.

Enjoy seafood tastings from 20+ of your favorite chefs and restaurants, a live yacht rock band, amusement park rides at Pacific Park, fun photo opportunities, oyster shucking (and slurping!) competitions sponsored by West Side Oyster Club, and the Santa Monica Seafood Sustainable Seafood VIP Lounge. Attendees will also have the chance to vote for their favorite restaurant to win the coveted People’s Choice Award.

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