IN Person tour of Marion Davies House in Santa Monica

Sponsored by the UCLA Retirees Association.

"The Beach House" was designed by Julia Morgan, renowned California architect who designed San Simeon for Wm. Randolph Hearst.  Hearst asked Morgan to design and build a home (deemed the "Versailles of the West") for his paramour, Marion Davies-film starlet, while San Simeon was in construction.  The only part of this 110 room mansion that remains is the "guest house" (shown above) and is the location of our tour.

Read more about "The Beach House" at

Hollywood History - The Marion Davies Beach House - Cinema Scholars

NOTE- We will be following the UCLA recommendations for all in-person events. In view of the changing pandemic situation, kindly DO NOT join this program if you are not vaccinated and boosted. Masks are required for indoor locations on the tour-so make sure to bring one with you.  It is also recommended that you fill out the Symptom Monitoring Survey provided by campus on the day of the program.

Location:

Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Highway *
Santa Monica, CA, 90402 

Please assemble at the main entrance to sign in and be assigned to tour groups.

Parking and Directions:

Parking is just off PCH and costs $3 per hour or $12 per day.  Additional directions will be given in a supplementary email to those who register.

There is a nearby restaurant "Back to the Beach" and at the Santa Monica Pier for refreshments or lunch following the tour. Food and drink are on your own.

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