City of Santa Monica Aquatics - National Water Safety Month

Sat, May 2, 2026 1:00 PM
to Sun, May 31, 2026 3:00 PM



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Santa Monica Swim Center

CPR LAB– Free & Open to the Public | Saturday, May 16 from 2 PM – 3 PM
Stop by for free Hands-Only CPR training on the SMSC Sun Deck! 

πŸ“ Santa Monica Public Library (Main Branch) - Study Break with City of Santa Monica Lifeguards
Check out books and other materials about Lifeguarding and Water Safety and discuss with a water safety professional.  Learn about Careers in Aquatics, Junior Lifeguard Courses, learning to swim and much more.

Tues., May 19 from 1 PM – 4 PM
Wed., May 20 from 10 AM – 1 PM
Thurs., May 21 from 2 PM – 5 PM

πŸ“ Santa Monica State Beach, Lifeguard Tower 4 - Inaugural Sandcastle Competition & Ocean Safety | Sunday, May 31 from 1 PM – 3 PM

Bring your pails and shovels and we’ll provide the sun and sand at Santa Monica State Beach Lifeguard Tower 4. Join Los Angeles County Lifeguards for hands-on water safety tips, including how to do the Stingray Shuffle and recognize and safely swim in a rip current. Plus, meet a real-life mermaid for a fun, family-friendly experience!