Name: Paint Nite: Santa Monica Pier
Start: 2026-09-30T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-30T21:00:00-07:00
Location: El Torito in Woodland Hills
Rating: 4.7

Question 1

Is Santa Monica Pier good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Santa Monica Pier is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Elizabeth breaks every step down clearly. Most of our guests have never picked up a brush before, and they leave with something they're genuinely proud of. Worth knowing: Paint Nite events happen at real bars and restaurants, not studios — it's a night out that happens to involve painting.

Question 2

How is Paint Nite different from a painting class?

Accepted Answer

A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Elizabeth is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at El Torito in Woodland Hills, a real local spot, not a studio. Paint Nite invented this format in 2012 and has sold more than 10 million tickets. The trade-off is honest: lighting varies, it can get loud, and the person at the next easel is a stranger. That's the point. It's more of a night out than a class.

Question 3

Is this a good date night in Woodland Hills?

Accepted Answer

Santa Monica Pier is one of our most popular date night paintings in Woodland Hills. You each paint your own canvas — same painting, different results — which always makes for a fun comparison at the end of the night.

Question 4

What's Elizabeth like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth is a real local artist based in Woodland Hills — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. Paint Nite artists complete our certification program before their first event. Across all Paint Nite events, 93% of guests say their instructor was amazing. Hari I. said: 'The artist made the painting simple and encouraged our creativity. It was a relaxing and fun evening.'

Question 5

What's El Torito in Woodland Hills like?

Accepted Answer

El Torito in Woodland Hills is a local venue in Woodland Hills — a real local spot, not a dedicated painting studio. Paint Nite events happen at places like this by design — venues with character, regulars, and a bar. It can get lively. That's what makes it a night out rather than a class.

Question 6

Are there more Paint Nite events in Woodland Hills?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we have 18 upcoming events in Woodland Hills this month.

Question 7

Is Santa Monica Pier a seasonal painting?

Accepted Answer

Santa Monica Pier is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.

Question 8

Whatever happened to Yaymaker?

Accepted Answer

Yaymaker is Paint Nite. We brought both brands together under the Paint Nite name — same artists, same events, same format we invented in 2012. More than 10 million tickets have been sold across both brands combined. If you used to attend Yaymaker events in Woodland Hills, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Question 9

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Santa Monica Pier includes the canvas, all the paint you'll need, the use of brushes and an apron during the event, and step-by-step instruction from Elizabeth. Drinks and food are ordered separately from El Torito in Woodland Hills — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 10

How long is Santa Monica Pier?

Accepted Answer

El Torito in Woodland Hills's doors open at 11:00 AM, the event starts at 7:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 6:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Elizabeth starts the painting.

Question 11

What's the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

You can reschedule your ticket to any other Paint Nite event up to 24 hours before this one starts. After that, tickets are locked — no refunds or changes. If Paint Nite cancels this event for any reason, you'll receive a full automatic refund.