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Charter Bus Rentals in Santa Monica, California
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You get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and online pricing in under 30 seconds. Whether you're planning a beach wedding shuttle, a corporate transfer to LAX, or a bachelorette night through Santa Monica and Venice, there's a bus in the network that fits YOUR trip. No account needed.
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Our Charter Bus Options in Santa Monica
You can find and compare minibuses, party buses, full-size charter buses, sprinter vans, and school buses through Santamonicacharterbus.com, all from a large network of independent bus companies serving Santa Monica. Whatever your group size or travel style, there's a vehicle in the network that fits YOUR trip perfectly.
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 747-737-0740 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Available Santa Monica Bus Amenities
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Reclining Seats
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Individual Climate Control
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Onboard Wi-Fi
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Power Outlets
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Overhead Storage
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Under-Bus Luggage Storage
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TV Monitors
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PA System
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 747-737-0740 before booking.
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Santa Monica Charter Bus Rental Pricing & Rates
Every quote starts with just a few trip details: your pickup date, your passenger count, and where you're headed. From there, you can instantly compare bus prices from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Santa Monica, all in one place, in under 30 seconds. No waiting.
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Pricing depends on the bus type, your group size, how long you need the bus, and the time of year. A sprinter van for a small executive group runs differently than a 56-passenger motorcoach for a multi-day school trip. The fastest way to get a quote for your specific date and itinerary is to use the online quote tool right on this page, or call 747-737-0740 any time and a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact needs.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 747-737-0740. | ||||
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Group Transportation Services in Santa Monica
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Santa Monica Airport Transfer Shuttle Bus Services
Whatever your flight schedule looks like, a Santa Monica airport shuttle bus makes group airport transfers completely painless. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045) sits just 6 miles south of Santa Monica, a quick shot down Lincoln Boulevard or Sepulveda, but a completely different story when you're coordinating a dozen or more passengers with luggage during morning rush hour on the 405. A private bus rental gives your group one ride together for the airport trip.
Flying into Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505)? The airport’s parking-lot, off-airport, door-to-door, and courtesy shuttle pickups use ground transportation islands in front of the terminal. Hollywood Burbank Airport’s shuttle pickup locations give your group a clear meeting point for airport shuttle service.
And if your group is heading out on a cruise, a private shuttle from Santa Monica to the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro keeps everyone together and on schedule. Through Santamonicacharterbus.com, you can find and compare airport shuttle buses from a network of providers serving Santa Monica and all of greater Los Angeles, no account needed!
Santa Monica Concert Bus Rentals
With Santamonicacharterbus.com, you can compare concert transportation options from a large network of independent providers serving Santa Monica and Los Angeles. The LA area is one of the most active live music markets in the country, and getting your group to and from the venue without the parking nightmare is where a private bus rental really shines.
The Wiltern (3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010) and the Greek Theatre (2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027) are perennial favorites. For stadium-level shows, Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015) and SoFi Stadium (1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301) draw massive crowds, and the traffic on Century Boulevard and the 405 after a show is legendary. At SoFi Stadium, buses drop off on the northbound curb lane on Kareem Court and pick up at Kareem Court and Manchester Boulevard.
At Crypto.com Arena, oversized-vehicle parking is limited, must be arranged 10 days before the event, and requires a prepaid pass; buses are not accepted in Lot 1. These designated arrival and parking rules give your group a specific place to meet and help avoid a last-minute parking hunt. Compare concert bus rentals from a network of Santa Monica providers right here, and get pricing in under 30 seconds!
Corporate Event Bus Rentals in Santa Monica
On the Westside, corporate transportation needs to be seamless. Whether you're arranging a bus rental between Santa Monica's tech corridor and LAX, moving a team to a conference at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel (1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401), or coordinating group transfers for a company retreat in Malibu, Santamonicacharterbus.com helps you compare bus options for each leg of the trip without coordinating rental cars or surge-priced rideshares.
Santa Monica is home to dozens of major corporate campuses, from Snap Inc. to Lionsgate to Hulu, and the city's proximity to Silicon Beach means corporate group transportation is in constant demand. Through Santamonicacharterbus.com, you can compare corporate charter buses, sprinter vans, and full-size motorcoaches from a large network of independent providers serving the area. One quick form.
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Santa Monica Employee Transportation Services
With so many companies headquartered along the Santa Monica and Venice stretch of Silicon Beach, employee shuttle programs have become a defining perk for top talent in the region. Commuting on the 10 or the 405 every day is a grind, and an employee shuttle bus gives your team one shared ride instead of separate commutes. Your team can use the ride together to catch up or get ready for the workday.
Through Santamonicacharterbus.com, you can compare employee shuttle bus rentals from a large network of independent providers serving Santa Monica and the surrounding LA metro. Custom routes, recurring schedules, and amenities like onboard WiFi and power outlets are all on the table. Metro’s E Line runs between East Los Angeles and Santa Monica, giving an employee shuttle a transit connection for commutes that continue beyond rail stations.
Whether you need a daily shuttle between a Culver City Metro station and your Santa Monica office, or a recurring loop from employee parking in Playa Vista to your campus on Olympic Boulevard, a live support team is available at 747-737-0740 every single day of the year to put a custom package together. Fill out one quick form to get started!
Government & Military Transportation Service in Santa Monica
This type of transportation calls for careful trip planning, and Santamonicacharterbus.com connects government agencies and military groups in the Santa Monica area with independent transportation companies offering group bus options. Whether you need motorcoach rentals for agency travel, group transportation for a government conference at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90401), or recurring shuttle service for a federal agency with offices on Wilshire Boulevard, the network has options for your specific requirements.
The greater Los Angeles area is home to several significant military installations, including the Los Angeles Air Force Base (483 N Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245) and the National Guard Armory in West Los Angeles. Bus rentals for deployments, training movements, ceremonies, and base-to-base transfers can all be arranged through Santamonicacharterbus.com. Compare government and military bus rentals from a network of providers serving Santa Monica, and call 747-737-0740 any time to discuss your group's specific needs. No account needed!
Santa Monica Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals
For long-distance travel from Santa Monica, a full-size charter bus gives your group one vehicle for the trip. Reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage storage are features to compare when choosing a bus for a multi-hour trip. Whether you're heading north to San Francisco, east to Las Vegas, or south to San Diego, a motorcoach keeps your entire group together for the ride, with no connections, no layovers, and no luggage fees.
Santa Monica sits at the western terminus of Route 66 and the I-10 freeway, making it a natural launching point for long-distance group travel across Southern California and beyond. A round trip to Las Vegas is roughly 280 miles each way, a very comfortable overnight or same-day charter bus journey. Heading to Disneyland in Anaheim?
That's about 35 miles down the 405. Compare long-distance charter bus rentals from a network of Santa Monica providers right here, or call 747-737-0740 to build a custom multi-day itinerary for your group!
Event Transportation Services in Santa Monica
Forget the parking drama on Ocean Avenue. Forget the surge-priced rideshares after midnight on the Third Street Promenade. Forget the headache of coordinating a dozen cars across Santa Monica, Venice, and Malibu for a private group event.
A private party bus or charter bus rental in Santa Monica lets your group travel together in one vehicle from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
Whether you're planning a milestone birthday crawl through Abbot Kinney, a family reunion dinner at Gladstone's in Pacific Palisades, a private gallery opening in Bergamot Station, or a sunset celebration along the Pacific Coast Highway, Santamonicacharterbus.com makes it easy to find and compare private event bus rentals from a network of independent providers serving Santa Monica. Fill out one quick form, compare your options, and book the bus that works for YOUR event. Live support is available every single day at 747-737-0740!
Prom & Homecoming Transportation Services in Santa Monica
In Santa Monica and the surrounding beach cities, prom season fills up the party bus calendar faster than almost any other event on the calendar. Schools like Santa Monica High School (Samohi) (601 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405) and Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences (1714 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404) draw big groups of students looking to arrive in style, and bus options are booked months in advance.
Through Santamonicacharterbus.com, you can compare prom party bus rentals from a large network of independent providers serving Santa Monica, with photos, amenity details, and instant online pricing. Party buses with LED lighting, premium sound systems, and a built-in bar area are popular picks for prom groups. Book early, and we mean it.
Waiting until spring means paying peak prices for whatever's left. A live support team is available every day of the year at 747-737-0740 to help you choose the right bus for YOUR prom night before the good ones are gone!
Religious Group Transportation Services in Santa Monica
Santamonicacharterbus.com makes it easy for faith communities and religious organizations in the Santa Monica area to find and book group transportation for services, retreats, mission trips, and special events. Whether your congregation is traveling together to a regional conference, a youth group retreat in the San Bernardino Mountains, or a weekly shuttle between your church campus and a nearby parking facility, a charter bus or minibus rental keeps your group together for the trip.
Santa Monica is home to a rich variety of faith communities, from Calvary Chapel Santa Monica to St. Monica Catholic Community (725 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403), one of the largest Catholic parishes on the Westside. Through Santamonicacharterbus.com, you can compare religious group bus rentals from a network of independent providers serving the area. Fill out one quick form, share your trip details once, and instantly see options that fit your group size and schedule.
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Santa Monica Bus Rentals For School Field Trips
Choosing the right bus for a Santa Monica school field trip means more than just finding a vehicle: it means finding the right size and amenities for your group. Through Santamonicacharterbus.com, school administrators and teachers can compare school field trip bus rentals from a large network of independent providers, with photos and online pricing available in under 30 seconds. No account needed.
Santa Monica's proximity to world-class cultural institutions makes it one of the best cities in California for educational field trips. The California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037) is a perennial favorite, with designated charter bus drop-off on Figueroa Street and nearby bus parking in Exposition Park. The Science Center also lists group or bus parking as available, giving classes a shared arrival and parking option.
The Getty Center (1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049) requires advance parking reservations for buses, call ahead. ADA-accessible bus rentals are available through the network too; just mention it when you fill out your quote. A live support team is at 747-737-0740 every day to help you plan the perfect trip!
Santa Monica Sports Team Bus Rentals
You don't have to deal with I-405 game-day gridlock when you rent a charter bus or party bus in Santa Monica for sporting events. Whether your group has tickets to see the LA Rams or Chargers at SoFi Stadium, the Lakers or Clippers at Crypto.com Arena, or the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park (18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746), a private bus rental gives your group one shared ride to the event.
For sports teams traveling to tournaments and competitions, a full-size charter bus with undercarriage storage offers space for equipment and gear. Through Santamonicacharterbus.com, you can compare sports team bus rentals from a network of independent providers serving Santa Monica and the greater LA area. Fill out one quick form, compare your options, and choose the bus that works for YOUR game day.
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Charter Bus Rentals For Santa Monica Weddings
Ready to rent a Santa Monica wedding shuttle bus? Santamonicacharterbus.com makes it incredibly easy to compare vehicles, packages, and pricing from a large network of independent providers serving the area. Whether you're arranging guest transportation between the Hotel Casa del Mar (1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405) and a ceremony at Shutters on the Beach (1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405), or planning a multi-stop loop between Malibu, Venice, and downtown Santa Monica venues all weekend long, you can compare bus options for your wedding timeline.
A private wedding shuttle bus means your out-of-town guests can travel together instead of finding separate parking on Ocean Avenue or navigating the Pacific Coast Highway after a sunset ceremony in Malibu. You can book a bus for the entire weekend, from rehearsal dinner transportation to post-reception drop-offs, and customize the itinerary to match every detail of your big day. Fill out one quick form to compare wedding buses from a network of Santa Monica providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Monica Bus Rentals
Santamonicacharterbus.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Santamonicacharterbus.com is a website that helps you rent buses online for group transportation in Santa Monica. Instead of calling company after company and waiting around on callbacks, you can compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, sprinter vans, and more from a large network of independent transportation companies, all in one place. Share your trip details once, browse your options, and book through a national booking platform.
Because Santamonicacharterbus.com isn't a bus company, you can compare vehicle options from a large network. You get more options, more packages, and quick online pricing in under 30 seconds!
Santa Monica traffic is notoriously congested during weekday morning rush (7–10am) and evening rush (4–7pm), particularly on the I-10 westbound, Lincoln Boulevard, and the PCH approaching Malibu. For group trips, we strongly recommend scheduling departures before 7am or after 7pm on weekdays when possible. Weekend mornings before 10am are generally the smoothest window for beach-area travel.
Build buffer time into your itinerary, especially for airport transfers, in the LA metro.
Santa Monica has strict parking regulations for oversized vehicles, and street parking for charter buses is limited. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main St) has a dedicated oversized vehicle lot accessible from Pico Boulevard. For beach events near the Pier, buses typically drop off on Colorado Avenue or Ocean Avenue and stage at the Civic Center Parking Structure (333 Civic Center Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90401).
For events at the Barker Hangar or Santa Monica Airport area, the on-site lot accommodates motorcoaches with advance coordination. Your group can keep the trip organized around its event pickup and drop-off locations.
Absolutely. The Santa Monica to Las Vegas run is one of the most popular long-distance charter bus trips in Southern California. The route follows I-10 east to I-15 north through the Cajon Pass and into Nevada, roughly 270 to 290 miles depending on your exact pickup location, with a drive time of approximately 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.
A full-size 56-passenger motorcoach offers one vehicle for your group’s trip. Fill out one quick form to compare long-distance bus options for your group, or call 747-737-0740 for a custom quote!
Yes! Santamonicacharterbus.com connects you with independent bus companies serving Santa Monica and all surrounding communities, including Venice, Malibu, Culver City, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, El Segundo, and throughout greater Los Angeles. The network includes providers serving pickup and drop-off locations across the region. Check the full list of cities we serve or call 747-737-0740 to discuss your pickup location and date!
Group size and trip type both factor into the right vehicle choice. A sprinter van works well for small executive groups of 8 to 14 passengers. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is ideal for mid-size groups, wedding shuttles, or field trips around the Westside.
A party bus (15 to 50 passengers) is a great pick for bachelorette nights, prom, and birthday celebrations. And a full-size 56-passenger charter bus handles large groups, long-distance trips, and events that require gear storage. Not sure which fits your group?
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Yes. ADA-accessible charter bus and minibus rentals are available through the network serving Santa Monica. When you fill out your quote or call 747-737-0740, mention any accessibility requirements, such as wheelchair lifts, widened aisles, wheelchair securement positions, or other features, and a live agent can help you compare options for your group.
Accessibility details help the support team find bus options to consider for YOUR trip.
For most Santa Monica events, booking two to three months in advance gives you time to compare vehicle options and pricing. Stretch that to four to six months out for high-demand dates, prom season (April–May), summer weekends, major LA sports playoff runs, and holiday periods all see elevated demand across the network. The Rose Bowl, Coachella weekends, and major concerts at SoFi Stadium are dates when demand is high.
Waiting until the last minute in a market as busy as Los Angeles can leave fewer options. Call 747-737-0740 right now to get started!
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Group Charter Bus Destinations in Santa Monica
Get online pricing in seconds and book a charter bus to any of these iconic Santa Monica destinations through Santamonicacharterbus.com! Whether you're planning a group outing, a school field trip, a corporate team-building day, or a private event, a large network of independent bus companies serves trips to Santa Monica. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles, photos, and prices from a network of providers serving Santa Monica!
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Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier (200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401) is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Southern California, and the official western end of Historic Route 66. Home to Pacific Park amusement park, the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, and sweeping views of the Pacific, the Pier draws millions of visitors annually. Charter buses typically drop off on Colorado Avenue at the Pier entrance, with oversized vehicle staging available at the nearby Civic Center parking structure.
Gather your group at the agreed pickup point, especially during summer weekends when Ocean Avenue congestion can be significant.
The Getty Center
The Getty Center sits perched above Brentwood just minutes from Santa Monica and offers one of the most architecturally stunning museum experiences in the country. The permanent collection includes European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning centuries, alongside rotating special exhibitions. Groups of 15 or more can reserve oversized-vehicle parking or an onsite drop-off, and drop-offs are not allowed on Sepulveda Boulevard.
Parking costs $80 for a mini-coach with up to 30 seats or $185 for a motorcoach with 30 or more seats, which isn't included in your free price quote. For a group bus trip, one reservation sets the arrival plan and parking details in advance.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
The Venice Beach Boardwalk (1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291) is just two miles south of Santa Monica and delivers one of the most eclectic, vibrant street scenes in the country. Bodybuilders at Muscle Beach, street performers, murals, and the famous skate park make this an unforgettable stop for any group tour of the LA coast. Charter bus drop-off typically happens along Washington Boulevard near the beach entrance, with oversized vehicle staging available in nearby lots.
Organize the group's pickup and drop-off together, as parking regulations apply in the Venice area.
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Bergamot Station Arts Center (2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404) is one of the most significant contemporary art complexes on the West Coast, housing over 30 galleries, the Santa Monica Museum of Art, and artist studios in a sprawling former trolley depot. The site is particularly popular for corporate group outings, gallery opening receptions, and private art tours. Charter buses can access the site directly off Michigan Avenue, with ample surface parking for oversized vehicles in the Bergamot lot.
The Metro E Line's 26th St/Bergamot Station stop is directly adjacent, making this one of the most transit-accessible arts destinations in Santa Monica.
Third Street Promenade
The Third Street Promenade (Third Street between Broadway and Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401) is one of the most popular open-air shopping and dining destinations in Southern California, lined with national retailers, local boutiques, restaurants, and live street performers. For group outings, the Promenade is an easy drop-off, charter buses unload on Broadway or Wilshire Boulevard at the Promenade's northern or southern ends, with staging available in the Civic Center Parking Structure at 333 Civic Center Drive. Evening visits pair well with dinner reservations at nearby restaurants along Ocean Avenue or Main Street in Santa Monica.
Annenberg Community Beach House
The Annenberg Community Beach House (415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402) is a stunning public beach facility built on the site of the former Marion Davies estate, offering a historic pool, beach access, event spaces, and rotating art exhibitions. The venue is particularly popular for corporate retreats, nonprofit events, and community group outings. Charter bus drop-off is on Pacific Coast Highway, with advance coordination required for oversized vehicle parking given the PCH's limited shoulder space.
The facility is managed by the City of Santa Monica, contact them at (310) 458-4904 to discuss group logistics before your visit date.
Santa Monica State Beach
Santa Monica State Beach stretches nearly three miles along the Pacific, from the Pier south toward Venice, and is one of the most visited beaches in the United States. For large group beach days, corporate picnics, family reunions, school outings, or team-building events, a charter bus gives your group one shared ride. The Beach Parking Lot 2N at the northern end of the beach (near Pico Boulevard) accommodates oversized vehicles with advance coordination through the City of Santa Monica's beach services.
Summer weekends fill the lots fast, so plan your group's arrival before 10am for the smoothest experience.
Malibu Lagoon State Beach & Surfrider Beach
Malibu Lagoon State Beach (23200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265) combines a pristine coastal lagoon, the historic Adamson House, and the famous Surfrider Beach, one of the most celebrated surf spots in the world, into a single destination that's spectacular for group visits. Just 12 miles north of Santa Monica along the PCH, the site is easily accessible by charter bus. Oversized vehicles should plan drop-off in the main Malibu Lagoon parking lot, which charges day-use fees and has limited space for motorcoaches on busy summer days.
Call the park at (818) 880-0350 to discuss bus access before your visit.