A PIERfect Benefit

All aboard our 2nd annual Santa Monica Pier fundraiser

Step back into the 1930s for an evening of live jazz, casino tables, a silent auction, craft cocktails, and indulgent bites — all set inside the Pier's historic Merry Go-Round building, reimagined as the legendary S.S. Rex.

Dust off your best Art Deco glamour and come dressed for the era. Your ticket includes a night of gambling, music, and revelry in service of a cause worth betting on. Funds raised support the Santa Monica Pier Corporation's free community programming as a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Grab your gambling tickets now and walk in ready to win with 50% off gambling chips. Purchase day-of and you'll pay full price.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

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Entertainment

♥ Live Jazz by Art Deco Jazz Orchestra

♠ Gambling Tables (Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, and Uno)

♣ Silent Auction

A Night at PIER PLAY, presented by RASA

Front-of-line access to the immersive party that’s turned our own Pier into one of L.A.’s most talked-about nights out.

A Stay at Calamigos Guest Ranch, Malibu

Trade the city for a canyon - a private escape at the storied ranch where Hollywood has unwound for decades.

Santa Monica Hotel Stays

A rotating slate of stays at some of our city’s finest properties; perfect for out-of-town guests or the staycation you’ve been promising yourself.

None of it can be bought outright. All of it can be won but only by the guests who make the crossing.

♦ Carousel Horse Races and more!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Parking

You can park in the northeast area of Lot 4 South on Saturday, September 19 starting at 3pm. Since it’s a bit further from the Pier, Green Goddess Pedicabs will chauffeur you down to the Merry Go-Round for $10, so you can make your entrance in style.

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Rideshare/Drop-Off

Rolling up in a car of your own, courtesy of a driver? Get dropped at this location, the closest spot to the Merry-Go-Round, and step right into the action. This drop-off point also offers the easiest access for guests with disabilities.

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Gambling

Fortune favors the early wager: gambling chips purchased in advance are 50% off. Latecomers can still buy in at the door, but the smart money arrives ahead of the deal. Cash in winning chips for raffle tickets to prizes fit for high rollers only, redeemable in person, no exceptions.

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Dress the Part

Trade your everyday look for something with a little glamour. Think 1930s speakeasy: dapper suits, fedoras, flapper-inspired dresses, feathers, pearls, and anything that says high roller. Costumes and vintage-inspired pieces are welcome, the more dazzle the better.

Need a look? Adele's of Hollywood, L.A.'s legendary costume house since 1945, is offering A PIERfect Benefit guests 15% off rentals and purchases. Enter code PIER at checkout to recreate the glamour of the SS Rex.

Meet Our Host: Olivia Hill

Olivia Hill has been making audiences laugh for over a decade. Named one of the New York Comedy Festival’s “Comics to Watch”, she brings her sharp wit and playful energy to stages across the country. Here in Los Angeles, you can catch her at The Hollywood Improv, The Westside Comedy Theatre, and The Crow, when she’s not on the road.

A true Southern California native, Olivia has long been inspired by the ocean and the magic of the Santa Monica Pier. Between her stand-up, emcee work, and even a few surprise commercial appearances, Olivia shines wherever there’s a microphone. She’s honored to host A PIERfect Benefit and help celebrate the Pier she grew up loving.