Swiss Winter Village
A Swiss-style Christmas village on the Santa Monica Pier, modelled on Zurich's market: over 60 artisan chalets (gifts, crafts, contemporary design), some 30 food chalets (raclette, Swiss sweets, mulled wine), an ice rink by the ocean, a carousel, concerts and DJ sets. Vendors rotate weekly; the village is cashless.
- Dates
- 18 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
- Hours
- Timed entry from 5pm (entry slots 5pm–8:30pm; Average Socialite lists 5pm–10pm)
- Address
- Event Deck, Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Entry
- Tickets from $8.90: adults (13+) $12.90, children 4–12 $8.90, seniors/students/military/Metro riders/Santa Monica residents $10.90; under 3 free
Arrive at your ticket time or within 30 minutes after; average visit about 90 minutes. Santa portraits Nov 27–Dec 20, Thu–Sun 1–7pm. Instagram: @swisswintervillagemarket.
Directions · Official site · Tickets · Source: Time Out Los Angeles