OFF THE HOOK SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025

About
The 7th Annual OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival is making a splash on the iconic Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the sea AND the City of Santa Monica’s 150th Anniversary! A (sea) foodie’s dream, this beloved fundraising festival features the city’s best chefs and restaurants showcasing their favorite under-water ingredients.

Mission
Our mission is to raise funds and awareness for our charity partner, Heal the Bay, and support their efforts in keeping our local ocean and coastline clean, all while bringing seafood lovers together for a day of eating, drinking, and community with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. The best part: OFF THE HOOK is 100% free of single-use plastics to help preserve our local beaches for future generations.

What to Expect
Throw on your boat shoes and sailor hats and enjoy unlimited seafood tastings from top chefs and restaurants, live yacht rock band, beer and wine tastings, oyster shucking and eating competitions, photo ops, games, the Santa Monica Seafood Sustainable Seafood VIP Lounge with curated cocktails, premier seating, and more ocean-inspired fun in the sun!
THE CAUSE
About Heal the Bay
Heal the Bay is the leading ocean protection group in greater Los Angeles. The grassroots nonprofit uses science, advocacy and community action to keep Santa Monica Bay and the surrounding watershed healthy, safe and clean. In 2011 it helped establish several Marine Protected Areas off the Southern California coast – no-extraction zones that allow threatened fish species and marine mammal populations to recover and thrive. To learn more about its monthly beach cleanups and other volunteer opportunities, please visit https://healthebay.org.
ENTERTAINMENT

COMPETITIONS
Who's ready to get Shuckin'?
Step up, seafood lovers! It's time to show off your skills (or your appetite) at the OFF THE HOOK oyster competitions!
"Best in Shuck" Oyster Shucking Showdown
Think you can shuck faster and cleaner than anyone else? You'll have 5 minutes to shuck and present as many oysters as possible. Speed is important, but presentation is everything, so make those beauties look irresistible!
Oyster Slurping Smackdown
This one's for the oyster-obsessed. The challenge? Down as many oysters as you can in 3 minutes, no shucking required.
Hosted by Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete!
Whether you're competing or cheering from the sidelines, this is one shell of a good time you won't want to miss.
Registration Open Now! Secure your spot and claim your oyster glory!