The Santa Monica Meditation Center is a serene oasis where you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Here’s what makes it an appealing destination:

Weekly Meditation Classes: Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced meditator, our classes cater to all levels. Led by seasoned instructors, these sessions focus on various meditation techniques including mindfulness, loving-kindness, and transcendental meditation. Each class provides a unique opportunity to learn new methods, deepen your practice, and connect with your inner self.

Daylong Retreats: Immerse yourself in a full day of peace and tranquility. Our daylong retreats are designed to offer a deeper dive into meditation, with sessions that might include guided meditations, silent sitting, walking meditations, and insightful dharma talks. These retreats are perfect for those looking to refresh their mind, body, and spirit, offering a chance to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature and community.

Community Events: Beyond meditation, our center fosters a vibrant community. We host various events like book clubs focusing on spiritual texts, community pot-lucks, guest speaker events, and social gatherings. These activities not only enhance your meditation practice but also build a supportive network of individuals who share your journey towards mindfulness and wellbeing.

Whether you’re seeking to start your meditation journey, looking to deepen your practice, or simply wanting to find community in mindfulness, the Santa Monica Meditation Center offers a nurturing environment to explore, grow, and connect. Come and experience the tranquility and community spirit that awaits you.

1430 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Map It)

Parking: Parking is metered every day except Sunday. Limited non-metered parking is found on 14th Street south of Olympic Blvd.

Wi-Fi: There is free wi-fi available.

Accessibility:  This location is wheelchair accessible.  There is a wheelchair lift in the back entrance.  Ring the bell and someone will come down to assist you.

Available for Event Rental
If you are interested in renting the Santa Monica Meditation Center for your event, please see more details about the space and rates here.

To view dates available for rental and to submit a rental inquiry, click here.


Date
Programs and Classes

Teachers

Length

Experience Levels

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
May 27, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together

Sunday
May 31, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online

Sunday
May 31, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Affinity Groups (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
June 3, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together

Sunday
June 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online

Sunday
June 7, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Affinity Groups (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
June 10, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together

Sunday
June 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online

Sunday
June 14, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Affinity Groups (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
June 17, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together

Sunday
June 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online

Sunday
June 21, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Affinity Groups (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
June 24, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Sundays Together

Sunday
June 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group – Santa Monica/Online

Sunday
June 28, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Affinity Groups (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
July 1, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
July 8, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
July 15, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
July 22, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Hybrid Santa Monica Community Dharma Nights

Wednesday
July 29, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Weekly Classes (Single Class)

Thanks for stopping by!

Sign up for our newsletter to hear about new events and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT “Guided Meditations to Steady the Heart” by Trudy Goodman and Jack Kornfield

Sign-Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe