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Santa Monica Beach Hotel Announces Curated Spring Programming

by Mary Melnick

Mar 17, 2025

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Take your family travels to Regent Santa Monica Beach this spring for a new collection of family-friendly programming. Families prioritize meaningful and immersive experiences when they travel, and this luxury resort is helping them do just that. Children and adults alike can expect hands-on educational activities, Easter fun and immersive experiences.

 

Here’s an inside look on the new packages and programming:

 

Spring by the Sea (March 13–April 19)

  • Golden Hour with the Beekeeper: Learn more about honeybees during an intimate sunset session with expert beekeepers every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
  • Hawk Talk: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 a.m., the resort’s wildlife experts bring hawks for guests to engage with during an educational poolside session.
  • Heal the Bay Aquarium Partnership: Explore the wonders of marine life with new hands-on programming at Heal the Bay, an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the waters safe, healthy and clean.
  • Kite Flying: Families are invited to create and fly their own kites on the beach daily from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m.
  • Wave Rider Academy Surf Lessons: Hang 10 with expert-led surf sessions tailored for all experience levels.

 

Easter Eggstravaganza

On Easter Sunday (April 20), take part in Easter Extravaganza & Brunch. Afterwards, kids can participate in an Easter egg hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny himself, while parents enjoy live music from the on-site DJ with a delicious cocktail or mocktail.

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