# Event Details - **Event Name**: State of the City 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: From Realignment to Renaissance: Giveaways, activities, entertainment, local partners, and more!About this EventState of the City 2026 is a free community event, taking place on Main Street between Hollister Avenue and Ocean Park Boulevard. The annual event highlights community achievements in 2026, including the expansion of full-service hours at the Santa Monica Public Library, and focus on what’s ahead for 2027 with Mayor Caroline Torosis. Admission is free and the event is open to all ages.This year’s theme of “Realignment to Renaissance” celebrates Santa Monica’s ongoing renaissance and Realignment Plan successes related to activating public spaces, encouraging local commerce and leveraging the global spotlight created by major events like the FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl LXI and the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.Street Closures & TransportationLimited metered street parking is available, and preferential parking rules will be enforced. Paid public parking is available at the following parking lots:Main Street Parking Lot 9, 110 Hill St.Main Street Parking Lot 10, 111 Hill St.Main Street Parking Lot 26, 150 Strand St.Parking Lot 5 South, 2701 Barnard WayAttendees are encouraged to carpool, rideshare, bike or take public transit.Rides on Big Blue Bus will be free for those traveling to and from the event on Thursday, July 23, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. — just mention “State of the City” to the bus driver. Big Blue Bus Routes 1, 3, 8 and 18 all have stops within a 10-minute walk of Main Street. Plan your trip at bigbluebus.com.Arrive by bike and take advantage of the free Santa Monica Spoke bike valet for secure bike parking. Access the bike valet, located off Main Street on Norman Place, from southbound Second Street to Norman Place or from Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard.Community members using a rideshare service or dropping off friends or family are encouraged to use the parking lot between Neilson Way and Main Street, accessible from Hollister Avenue.Note: Main Street will be closed from Ocean Park Boulevard to Hollister Avenue from noon to 10 p.m. on the day of the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-monica/state-of-the-city-2026/100001991414932671 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Ocean Park Branch Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Monica - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Ocean Park Branch Library - **lat**: 34.0028054 - **long**: -118.4835619 - **full address**: Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main Street, Santa Monica, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: State of the City 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/705a10ed5584d095ccf59826d9ca419a662f35d826d5bed5b5bd1344289f6124-rimg-w1200-h820-dc5f90c2-gmir.jpg?v=1781076367 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is State of the City 2026 being held? - **A:** State of the City 2026 takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main Street, Santa Monica, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing State of the City 2026? - **A:** State of the City 2026 is organized by City of Santa Monica. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** State of the City 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Monica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top \"10 Beach Cities in the World\" and by TIME as one of the \"Best Places to Live\", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually.The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms.The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community.The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour.The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050.The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system.Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating.Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. 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