The 8th annual OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival splashes onto the iconic Santa Monica Pier for National Seafood Month on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing together top chefs, restaurants, and ocean advocates for a celebration of seafood, sustainability, and community.

This year’s festival will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and raise funds and awareness for Heal the Bay, supporting its mission to protect the coastline, restore local waterways, and keep Santa Monica Bay clean. The event will also support the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, helping fund free community programming on the iconic Pier.