Team Building Events Near Los Angeles with Oceanfront Views

Bring your team together at Seaside on the Pier, a Los Angeles-area venue for team building events, group dining, and company outings in Santa Monica. With ocean views, flexible event spaces, and a relaxed beachfront atmosphere near Ocean Ave, it is an easy setting for teams to connect outside the office.

Whether you are planning a department lunch, company happy hour, leadership outing, or post-activity group meal, our team can help you create the right setup for your group.

Inquire below to start planning. We would love to host you.

Spacious dining room with blue accents, wood tables, and “Surfside” mural at Seaside on the Pier.

A Coastal Setting for Team Building Events

Team building works best when the setting feels different from the everyday routine. Seaside on the Pier gives teams a relaxed place to gather, share a meal, have a drink, and spend time together near the water.

Located on the Santa Monica Pier near Ocean Ave, the restaurant offers a change of scenery without taking your group far from Los Angeles. It is a strong fit for teams that want something more memorable than a conference room, hotel ballroom, or standard restaurant reservation.

Ideal for:

  • Department lunches and dinners
  • Company happy hours
  • Leadership and manager outings
  • Team celebrations and milestone meals
  • Post-activity meals after beach outings or local experiences

Private and Semi-Private Event Spaces for Teams

Seaside on the Pier offers flexible event spaces for team building events of different sizes and formats. Your group can choose a setting that fits the tone of the event, from casual and social to more structured and hosted.

Event spaces include:

  • Main Dining Room: a lively option for larger team gatherings, company meals, and full buyouts
  • Second Floor Dining Room & Balcony: a private upstairs setting with ocean and pier views
  • Private Rooftop: a standout option for happy hours, casual receptions, and sunset team events

Layouts can be arranged for seated dining, standing receptions, or a mix of food, drinks, and conversation. The goal is to give your team room to connect without making the event feel overly formal.

Sunlit upstairs dining area with ocean views through large windows at Seaside on the Pier.
Outdoor patio with blue chairs and yellow-framed doors overlooking the pier at Seaside on the Pier.

Why Teams Choose Seaside on the Pier for Team Building Events

A strong team event should be easy to attend, comfortable to move through, and memorable without feeling forced. Seaside on the Pier gives companies a beachfront setting where teams can gather naturally and enjoy the experience together.

What makes the venue a strong fit:

  • Santa Monica Pier location near Ocean Ave
  • Ocean views and a relaxed coastal atmosphere
  • Private and semi-private event spaces for groups
  • Flexible layouts for meals, happy hours, and hosted moments
  • Group dining options designed for sharing and conversation
  • A setting that feels social, approachable, and different from the office

Seaside on the Pier works well for team lunches, department dinners, company happy hours, manager outings, employee appreciation events, and casual corporate gatherings near Los Angeles.

Plan a Team Building Event Near Los Angeles

Host your next team building event at Seaside on the Pier, a Santa Monica restaurant with flexible event spaces, group dining, drinks, and ocean views near Ocean Ave and the coast.

Share your date, guest count, and event goals, and our team will help you find the right setup for your group.

Start planning your private event today.