Santa Monica, CA | Annenberg Community Beach House Is Set To Open!

This is one incredible piece of Santa Monica Real Estate!

It's been the buzz in Santa Monica for the past few years since construction has been underway, only after more than a decade of community input and planning. And now we are probably less than a month away from it's grand opening! The Annenberg Community Beach House, aka 415 Pacific Coast Highway, is scheduled to open mid to late April.

Rumors are that it may be the first of it's kind - a public beach club being born from a fully restored magnificently tiled pool and guest house, and once the site of a grand 110-room mansion designed by Julia Morgan. The original estate was built by William Randolph Hearst for his companion, actress Marion Davies.And back in the Golden Era, the property was a "hot spot" for Hollywood celebs who would come to enjoy the fabulous parties and enjoy the sun & sea. Davies was known to be the pre-eminent Hollywood hostess, hosting film luminaries to heads of state.

The redevelopment includes a playground, splash pad, event space (various types), and a pool house with a second floor viewing deck. Locals are excited about the re-opening of Back on the Beach Cafe, which was closed down and refurbished as part of the project. Locals and non-locals alike will be able to enjoy the Beach House all summer long. It can also be available for rent for private events all year round.

One hour tours will be offered by docents organized by the Santa Monica Conservancy.

The Annenberg Foundation provided a massive grant to the City of Santa Monica and California State Parks some years ago. The US Department of Housing & Urban Development as well as the Federal Preserve America grant program have also provided additional funding.

The re-opening is highly anticipated, and is expected to generate alot of interest. So if you plan to go, ride your bike...PCH will be a bear!

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